Villa Owned By Mass. Royalty Selling For $1.5 Million

PRINCETON, MA — For the relatively low price of $1.5 million, you could own a large villa that was built for one of Massachusetts' founding fathers.

This sprawling estate north of Worcester was built for Ward Nicholas Boylston, a relative of John Adams (and John Quincy Adams), and a major Harvard University benefactor. He was such a towering figure in early America, the city of Boston named Boylston Street after him.

And even though this home is located some 45 miles west in Princeton, this home features views of downtown Boston due its location high on a bluff. Here are the details:

• Address: 73 Worcester Rd, Princeton, Massachusetts
• Price: $1,575,000
• Square Feet: 5761
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 3 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1818
• Features: Residing high on a ridge with sweeping views of Boston, the historically significant Ward Nicholas Boylston (WNB) Villa, built in 1818 awaits its next steward. The building oversight was done by acclaimed American architect and author, Asher Benjamin. It's Jeffersonian-style, original fabric, and craftsmanship are largely intact though $1.6M in upgrades and beautiful renovations have been made. Exquisite details, old and new, mark this home as a New England treasure. 6 acres, terraced lawns, a formal garden, maple-lined circular drive, abutting over 250 acres of protected land. The home boasts a stunning WoodMeister kitchen (2010) with AGA stove, Sub-Zero glass front refrigerator, island, and wet bar. Renovations include site forged all copper roof, complete rebuild of east facing portico, formal garden, baths, structural repairs and more. Please see major improvements attached. A one hour train ride from Boston. Mt Wachusett minutes away. Acclaimed Thomas Prince K-8 STEAM Prog.

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