A fairy-tale home seeking next chapter
Homes built in 1886 are, by their very nature, special. Even in Boston, an 1886 Victorian with gambrel roof detail and a stone and shingle facade is unique. Add a fantastic West Roxbury location just steps from the commuter rail, shopping, and restaurants, and you have a storybook waiting to be discovered.
New on the market, 154 Temple St. sits on a large corner lot that afford tons of privacy, but is part of a tight-knit neighborhood that exudes warmth and charm.
From the sidewalk, you’ll think you’ve stumbled onto a movie set, especially as the colors of fall start to dot the trees orange, red, and yellow. The ivy creeping up the stone columns and porthole windows add character, but just wait until you enter through the front door and into the black and white marble foyer. A massive, front-to-back living room, as well as the dining room on the home’s first floor are teeming with period touches, including intricate, hand-carved woodwork, diamond-pane windows, and dramatic stone fireplaces. A vintage kitchen and half-bath complete the first level.
On the second floor, the home’s three large bedrooms feature tons of additional detail, like window seating, and builtin bookshelves. A bonus room on the second floor opens to the second floor balcony, perfect for a home office or hobby room. Unlike other Victorian-era homes, the bedrooms have closet space galore and room to spread out. And, with more than 3,100 square feet at your disposal, there’s room for a growing family. Up to the third floor, there’s a fourth bedroom and additional room with built-ins suitable for an office that can be converted into a play area or more storage space.
The home’s fairy-tale exterior is matched by the fenced-in and stonewalled yard. With its flagstone patio area and deck, the large, level 0.18-acre lot is perfect for entertaining, chasing a furry friend, or adding a swingset.
Open house hours are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday
To find out more about the home, priced at $1,199,000, contact Beverly Berman and Laura Molta Grant-Hunter at Unlimited Sotheby’s International Realty, 617-515-5744.