Home Showcase: Carlisle contemporary wows

Every once in a while, we stumble across a “wow” home that is just a little more “wow” than others, and 83 McAllister Drive in Carlisle is wow to the nth degree.

While this may not be the most sophisticated or descriptive summation of the 1987 contemporary single-family, it’s apt given the home’s remarkable aesthetic and refined interior.

Beyond the scope and scale of the home, which sits on more than four private acres and encompasses more than 11,000 square feet, there’s a feeling of serenity in the grandeur. The design recalls a Zen-like simplicity, clean lines and otherworldly proportions. The natural setting imbues every room, as the home’s array of picture windows, skylights and clerestories fill the space with lush scenery and natural light.

With a 2007 renovation, the home’s three floors and five bedrooms have a striking character that doesn’t need much adornment — the understated luxury is all in the details. Among the most impressive, vaulted 18-foot ceilings in the great room tower over an open-sided floating gas fireplace, an architectural staircase wrapped in walls of windows, and a designer kitchen decked out in sleek custom Italian cabinetry.

The floor plan’s flow and inherent drama lends itself perfectly for formal entertaining but there are plenty of cozy family spaces for kicking back — including a home theater and recreation room on the lower level.

For more information about the property, contact Donna Marcantonio with The Petrowsky Jones Group at Compass, 617-784-7102.

Home Showcase:

Address: 83 McAllister Drive, Carlisle, MA 01741

Bedrooms: 5

List Price: $3,900,000

Square feet: 11,081

Price per square foot: $352

Annual taxes: $46,365 in 2021.

Location: Secluded nature lover’s dream.

Built in: 1987

The Appraisal:

Pros:

Striking architecture

Privacy

Cons:

If you hate windows, this is not the home for you!

from Boston Herald https://ift.tt/3t1NGVc