178 South St, Needham, MA 02492

$1,895,000
5
BD
4
BA
5,232
SqFt

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List Price
$1,895,000
Status
NEW
MLS#
73598884
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
2
Living Area
5,232
Lot Size (Acres)
1.25
Style
Colonial, Antique
Year Built
1776

Property Description

CHARLES RIVER WATERFRONT! Have you ever dreamed of living on the banks of the Charles River? Kayak, canoe, paddleboard or fish right from your own backyard! Set on 1.25 acres of picturesque, pastoral land, this historic residence offers a rare combination of waterfront living, architectural character and extraordinary potential. Rich in period detail, the home features wide-plank wood floors, original wainscoting and six wood-burning fireplaces. The gourmet kitchen includes a walk-in refrigerator and premium Viking and Fisher & Paykel appliances. Ideal for multigenerational living, the home offers four second-floor bedrooms, two staircases, second-floor laundry and an elevator serving the driveway, first and second floors. A flagstone terrace overlooks the expansive grounds and scenic Charles River. Additional amenities include a detached four-car garage and a separate, air-conditioned 840 SF artist's studio with kitchen and full bath. Convenient to St. Sebastian's School and Noble and Greenough School. HISTORIC DISTRICT: Located within the newly established 178 South Street Local Historic District, which protects the front and two side elevations of the original residence. Additions may be removed, and the interior may be completely renovated and modernized, subject to applicable approvals. A unique opportunity to reimagine an exceptional historic waterfront property while preserving its architectural legacy. PROPERTY IS VACANT. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE VIRTUALLY STAGED. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 11 AM–2 PM.

Additional Information

Area
Birds Hill
Taxes
$21,210
Interior Features
Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Country Kitchen, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Live-in Help Quarters, Sitting Room, Home Office, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator, Other
Parking Description
Detached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Lot Description
Cleared, Gentle Sloping
View
Scenic View(s)
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Elementary School
Broadmeadow
Middle School
Hrock/Pollard
High School
Needham High

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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Michael Niden from Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty.

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