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$4,295,000
6 Beds 5 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
4874
42 Lawrence Rd
Newton, MA 02467
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Property Description

Step into timeless elegance at 42 Lawrence Road. This stately residence, set on an expansive 1/2+ acre lot in Olde Chestnut Hill, is a masterpiece with its award-winning garden—a tranquil haven of color and beauty. The sweeping staircase greets you in the gracious foyer. The 1st floor offers ideal spaces for entertaining or for quiet hours in front of a fireplace, featuring high ceilings, large windows, & well-proportioned rooms. The living room opens onto a conservatory for year-round gardening, & out to the patio with water feature for warm-weather gatherings. The dining room & study each have a FP. The kitchen has been updated with new wood flooring and stainless steel appliances. The 2d floor has a primary sanctuary with FP, en-suite bath, walk-in closet; 3 add'l BRs; laundry; & 2 add'l shared baths, both renovated 2023-24. You'll find 2 add'l BR, bath & attic space on the 3d floor. Located near the serene Houghton Garden and all that Chestnut Hill offers, this home is a rare find.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Conservation Area
  • House of Worship
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Closet, Dining Area, Flooring - Wood, Gas Stove, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Walk-in Storage
  • Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 4
  • Half Baths 1
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Wainscoting
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Closet - Walk-in, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Exterior Access, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
  • Family Room Level: First Floor
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
  • Laundry Room Features: Full, Sump Pump

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Forced Air, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 5

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 4874
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Security System
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1902
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Greenhouse, Patio, Porch, Professional Landscaping
  • Road Type: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73482790
  • Last Updated: 03/08/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Seller's Representative: Donahue Maley and Burns Team, 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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