Modern full of possibility
Sited in Lincoln’s Brown’s Wood neighborhood
Searching for mid-century modern architecture in the Greater Boston Area typically leads buyers to well-known modernist enclaves in Lexington or Lincoln but even there, it’s still a treasure hunt. These homes are as limited edition as it gets — the ultimate in “if you know, you know.”
Then there are the homes lucky enough to be grouped in idyllic communities, committed to preservation, built with all the wide-eyed hope of post-WWII America. Yes, we’re getting a little doeeyed over here, but 5 Laurel Drive located in the beloved Brown’s Wood neighborhood in Lincoln is just that good.
Built in 1956, the home is a time capsule rooted in simplicity and making the most of its rustic setting with large picture
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Find more pictures online at windows overlooking the 1.78 wooded acres. An open floor plan snakes from the sweet vintage kitchen through the dining area and ends in a living room with fireplace and a wall window feature. From there, the three-season porch reveals beamed, vaulted ceilings and walls of windows — the feeling of an inside-out terrarium.
There are three bedrooms, on the main floor, including the primary, but 5 Laurel Drive also benefits from a light-filled, walkout lower level containing a playroom, bedroom, office, and full bath.
Deeded rights and access to Valley Pond for swimming and recreation are included, one of the many perks of living in the Brown’s Wood community.
Open house hours are Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25 and 26, from 1p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information about the home, on the market for $925,000, contact Terry Perlmutter with Barrett Sotheby’s International
Realty. Home Showcase: Address: 5 Laurel Drive, Lincoln, MA 01773
Bedrooms: 4
List Price: $925,000 Square feet: 2,067 Price per square foot: $448
Annual taxes: $13,302 in 2023
Location: Brown’s Wood neighborhood.
Built in: 1956
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Pros: Architectural treasure Natural setting Cons:
Sold as-is, as shown