Newton Wow: John Souther Historic House On The Market

NEWTON, MA -- The John Souther House, a historic 1800's Queen Anne Victorian is up for sale in Newton. The 2-1/2 story wood frame house was built in the early 1800's and is made special by varied size and placement of gable dormers, projecting sections, a turret, and rounded wall sections. Decoratively cut shingles are used to add texture to wall surfaces, the porch is ornately decorated. The property includes a period carriage house, family room and gym. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Check out what else the realtor has to say about the place:

Address: 43 Fairmont Ave, Newton, Massachusetts

• Price: $4,200,000
• Square Feet: 6,485
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1881
• Features: Rare opportunity to own. Located high in the Newton Proper neighborhood & sited on acre of lush grounds. This gorgeous, extensively renovated home is truly something special. Combining period details with contemporary amenities, the first floor features a formal living & dining room, handsome library with custom built-ins, open kitchen with built-in banquet and island. A newly built mud room and cleverly designed powder room complete this floor. Master suite was redesigned to include a custom dressing room & spa like bath w/heated floors. 2 additional bedrooms with high end on-suite baths. A third floor offers 2 additional bedrooms, full bath and game room. Special features include five fireplaces with antique tiles from Italy, cathedral-like stained glass windows, new deck and patio, and must see gut-renovated Carriage house. Phenomenal location, minutes to Boston, Harvard, MIT & more

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