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Uno's Pizzeria Former CEO To Sell Newton Mansion For $2 Million

The former owner and CEO of Unos Pizzeria is selling his Newton mansion. The home he bought in the 1970s with his wife.

NEWTON, MA β€”The former owner of Unos Pizzeria is selling his Newton mansion β€” the home where he and his family have lived since the 1970s. Arron Spencer, founded Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. was the CEO until he sold the company in 2011. He happens to also own a piece of undeveloped land in Newton. You might remember that in 1966, Spencer opened the first KFC restaurant in Boston, and then eventually opened more than 33 throughout the metro area. Part of his story is that after trying Uno Pizza in Chicago, in 1979 he brought deep-dish to the east coast, opening his first Pizzeria Uno at 731 Boylston Street in Boston. In 2010 the chain filed for Chapter 11 protection, But there are still some 200 Uno restaurants across the country and abroad. In 2016, BostonInno estimated his net worth at $50 million, making him one of the state's wealthiest restaurateurs.

Oh and about that house?

Check out what the realtor, Rachel Hillman Foy has to say about it:

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  • Address: 69 Farlow Rd, Newton, Massachusetts
  • Price: $1,950,000
  • Square Feet: 5420
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3 Full and 3 Half Baths
  • Built: 1928
  • Features: OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY December 17, 12-12pm. Get your perfect slice of Newton in Farlow Hill! Gorgeous Tudor with slate roof that has been meticulously renovated in the 1970s and loved by one family for almost 50 years. Enjoy over 5400 sq ft of living space with exceptional craftsmanship and design. Enter the home into an elegant foyer with stunning hardwood floors and grand staircase. The first floor showcases distinctive details in the many rooms: dining room, living room, sitting room, sun room, den and updated kitchen, which includes granite counters, dining area, beautiful custom cabinets and new fridge, washer and dryer. Additional features: 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 3 half baths, central air, new heating system, several fireplaces and many unique nooks of living space. 3rd floor bonus space. Huge finished lower level with billiard room, office, and family room with walk-out to terraced and private fenced back yard situated on almost 1/2 acre. Fabulous oversized 3 car garage.

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