Home Showcase: Westwood manse offers a haven

Even though it was custom-built in the late 1980s, we’re getting Jane Austen English country manor vibes from 82 Thatcher St. in Westwood.

The brick facade, paned windows and elegant circular drive amidst a backdrop of thickly settled woods — let’s just say a horse-drawn carriage wouldn’t look terribly out of place here.

Although it’s convenient to Westwood schools and commuter routes, the property’s nearly four acres — which abut eight wooded acres — enjoy a sense of tranquility and ease. It’s the perfect home to retreat to after a busy day, and to relax in on the weekend.

With a traditional home on a grand scale, you’d expect the entrance to make an impression, and the foyer and curved staircase do just that. From there, formal entertaining and casual spaces abound in the almost 6,500-square-foot property. There’s a front-to-back living room, decked out with a handsome fireplace. A posh paneled library with its own wet bar and built-ins enjoys a fireplace of its own opposite a bank of picture windows overlooking the groomed landscaping.

Families in holiday hosting mode will love the formal dining room, as well as the expansive kitchen with an island, serving area, and sunny breakfast nook for everyday dining.

Done with Thanksgiving dinner? Head to the family room where a fireplace ensconced in brick will keep you toasty. A sunroom and a sun porch present even more opportunities to enjoy the home’s secluded setting.

Five bedrooms, a partially finished lower level and an in-law or au-pair suite make room for everyone in the family.

A huge deck, patio area and tree-lined backyard make the most of warmer months with an idyllic setting for outdoor living and entertaining — although we’re willing to bet it’s just as fun when it’s buried in snow.

For more information about the property, on the market for $3,400,000, contact Elena Price with Coldwell Banker Realty, 508-577-9128.

 

Home Showcase:

Address: 82 Thatcher St., Westwood

Bedrooms: 5

List Price: $3,400,000

Square feet: 6,499

Price per square foot: $523

Annual taxes: $31,537 in 2021

Location: Private acreage near schools

Built in: 1987

The Appraisal:

Pros:

Curb appeal

Outdoor living

Cons:

May want interior updates

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