Roomy with a view in Needham
Every once in a while, a home will come on the market that makes buyers actually swoon with its postcard good looks, and the magnificent Colonial at 30 Edgewater Lane in Needham is one you’ll fall in love with.
It’s no wonder that this grand family home is available now for the first time in 50 years.
Nestled on more than an acre of lush land against the banks of the Charles River (yes, you read that right) the home is that rare, private oasis that offers a true escape without giving up proximity to the city. Although you wouldn’t know it while standing in your incredible, tree-filled backyard, the property is just a hop to Interstate 95 and the Mass Pike. You’ll enjoy peace and tranquility on the patio, strolling down to the river, or fishing and canoeing. Some homes are just made for building new memories.
As you’d expect from such a stately home, the interior is expansive, topping 4,000 square feet, with four bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms — lots of space for the whole family and ideal for intergenerational living with a first-floor in-law suite.
The front-to-back living room is especially stunning, anchored by a commanding fieldstone fireplace and wood beams in the vaulted ceiling, windows galore, and window nooks overlooking the lush grounds and river. Summer greenery, fall foliage or blankets of snow, there’s not a bad time to look out the window.
A kitchen built for congregating sits in the center of the home’s main floor, with an island, a spacious breakfast area, leading to a one-ofa-kind sunroom with oversized windows on every side. There’s also a formal dining room that’s easily accessible for entertaining. Also on the main floor: an office that can also work as a family room or library, and the in-law or au-pair suite with full bathroom.
Three additional bedrooms, a bonus room, and an office space with built-ins overlooking the living room that would make a great hobby room or kids’ play area add flexibility for growing families. Even better, the finished basement includes an additional family room with fireplace, the perfect place for guests to stay.
To find out more about the home, priced at $1,550,000, contact Sandy Balzer Tobin at Coldwell Banker, 781-820-4720.