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$4,500,000
6 Beds 6 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
6149
157 Centre St
Dover, MA 02030
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Property Description

The Nightingale Country Estate- Exquisite 5 bedroom residence with additional carriage house that offers a heated 4 car garage and charming one bedroom in-law/guest suite. This "landmark" property is composed of the main house along with the additional buildings on 5.84 acres of lush lawns, 2 spring fed ponds for skating and swimming, along with stunning perennial gardens. To add to the privacy, an additional 9 acre area of open fields, meadows and forest, wrap around the estate and border acres of conservation land and trails. A well known architect was involved with creating a new interior design to enhance and provide many updates to this unique residence. Two ensuite bedrooms on the first level with 3 additional bedrooms on the second floor along with a sitting room. Each room offers a special charm including the solarium with fireplace and radiant heated floors. The gated entrances and stonewalls highlight the beginning of the various hardscape enhancements to enjoy! A treasure!

Property Details

Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Conservation Area
  • Park
  • Stables
  • Tennis Court
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 20X16
  • Breakfast Bar / Nook, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Country Kitchen, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Gas Stove, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Second Dishwasher
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 20X14
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 5
  • Half Baths 1
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20X14
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Cable Hookup, Closet - Walk-in, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Dressing Room, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13X12
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 19X13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 13
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X27
  • Living Room Features: Cable Hookup, Ceiling - Beamed, Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Exterior Access, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Laundry Room Features: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Crawl, Interior Access, Partial, Unfinished Basement

Utilities

  • Heating: Oil, Radiant, Steam
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window AC
  • Water: Private Water
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Side Entry, Storage
  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 5

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 6149
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, French Doors, Security System, Wetbar
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1890
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Antique, Carriage House, Colonial
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Rubber, Wood Shingles
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Tile
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Cleared, Farmland, Gentle Slope, Level, Underground Storage Tank, Wooded
  • Exterior Features: Decorative Lighting, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Guest House, Horses Permitted, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
  • Road Type: Paved, Public, Publicly Maint.

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73425515
  • Last Updated: 09/07/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Seller's Representative: The Bohlin Group, Compass
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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