Home Showcase: Cambridge Victorian a chance to own a part of history

The grand properties lining West Cambridge’s portion of Brattle Street along Tory Row and surrounding side streets are imbued in the very fabric of New England. Discreet blue plaques tell passers-by snippets of history. These significant homes, often passed down for generations, are a rare find in Cambridge — an opportunity to become the next steward of an architectural beauty.

At 27 Fayerweather St., tucked between Brattle and Huron, we find not only a substantial property, but one that’s connected to beloved Massachusetts institutions.

Built in 1896, the ornate Victorian was designed by Timothy F. Walsh, known for his work on the buildings of Boston College, Holy Cross and multiple Massachusetts churches. As such, the home features an abundance of intricate details for the new owners to enjoy and restore over time.

Seven original fireplaces, delicately arched doorways, paned and stained glass windows and an impressive turned staircase are just a few of the home’s highlights. Families will appreciate the eight bedrooms and five baths, and ample room for hosting a crowd in elegant, formal spaces.

Outside, the home’s gardens and mature plantings bloom, and there are multiple decks and terraces to take in the tranquil surroundings. Although the home is minutes from Harvard Square, the Esplanade and Cambridge attractions, the property is a private refuge away from it all.

Open house hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. For more information about the property, contact Lorrie Gould with Lorrie Gould Real Estate, 781-953-4985.

Home Showcase:

Address: 27 Fayerweather St., Cambridge

Bedrooms: 8

List Price: $7,200,000

Square feet: 5,996

Price per square foot: $1,201

Annual taxes: $26,794.17 in 2021.

Location: Historic West Cambridge off Brattle Street.

Built in: 1896

 

The Appraisal:

Pros:

Historic, rare find

Location

Cons:

May want modern updates

from Boston Herald https://ift.tt/3dzYPUr