Newton Wow House: $6.9 Million Mansion With Indoor Basketball Court

NEWTON, MA — By some estimates a professional NBA/NCAA Basketball Court is about 4,700 square feet. By that measure, this home on Highland Street could fit at least two such courts at 12,655 square feet. What does one do with all of that space in a mansion (and although there are a number of ways to define a mansion, many use 5,000 square feet as a measure)? Build an indoor basketball court. And a climbing wall. And a room to practice your golf swing indoors. And perhaps throw in a movie theater, while you're at it. And then there is that kitchen.

Take a look at how Patch partner Realtor.com describes the $6.9 million home:

• Address: 235 Highland St, Newton, Massachusetts
• Price: $6,900,000
• Square Feet: 12655
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 7 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 2002
• Features: Majestic custom-built estate situated on beautifully manicured grounds in desirable West Newton Hill. Spectacular open floor plan with five bedrooms, seven full and two half bathrooms, and four fireplaces. Luxurious amenities including an elevator, a movie theater, a gym, a recreational room with a miniature basketball court and a rock climbing wall, a game room, a wine cellar, and an indoor putting green. Commanding master suite with his and her bathrooms and walk-in closets, a fireplace and a sitting area. Expansive, open dining room and family rooms, a custom bar, and an exceptional gourmet kitchen with butler's pantry. An outdoor patio with a fireplace overlooks gracefully landscaped grounds. Complete with a heated three car garage, an au-pair suite, two laundry rooms, and ample storage space on the top floor. This a truly extraordinary residence.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.