www.NewtonHighlands.com
257 Lake Avenue
Newton Highlands, MA 02461

257 Lake Avenue, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts

The James H. Hutchinson House - Built in 1888
Gorgeous Queen Anne Victorian Home in Newton Highlands
Sold!
MLS #30749374

To set up a showing or to be invited to the first open house, please call (617) 916-1717 or
email your name, phone number, and contact information to info@newtonhighlands.com. Brokers welcome.

  

DESCRIPTIONS

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Exterior
First Floor
Second Floor
Third Floor
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HANDOUTS

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

info@newtonhighlands.com
(617) 388-7766

 

 

 

House Showings and Open Houses

Showings are being held by appointment only. If you are interested in viewing the property, please call (617) 916-1717 or email your name, phone number, and contact information to info@newtonhighlands.com.

Brokers: If you have clients who may be interested in this property, please send your contact information to info@newtonhighlands.com or call (617) 916-1717 to set up an appointment. A 2.5% co-broker fee is available.

257 Lake Avenue Key Features:

  • 5/6 Bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
  • Approx. 3200 sq. ft.*
  • 12,132 sq. ft. lot / 0.28 acre lot*
  • First floor family room, dining room, formal parlor and entry hall with original hardwood floors and architectural detail
  • Newly renovated granite & stainless steel kitchen with breakfast nook opening to back deck
  • Large master bedroom with hardwood floors, two large closets and updated en suite master bath with two sinks.
  • Three additional large bedrooms on second floor with large bathroom & laundry room
  • Third floor perfect for teens, au pair, or home office with 1+ bedrooms (two rooms, one with a closet and one without), large sitting area, and full bath.
  • Situated on Lake Avenue, premier street in Newton Highlands
  • Steps to Crystal Lake beach.
  • Steps to Newton Highlands T (but not TOO close!)
  • Easy walk to shops and restaurants in Newton Highlands and Newton Centre.
  • New Appliances throughout, including Thermador dual-fuel range and Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator in kitchen, Maytag Neptune washer and dryer on 2nd floor.
  • Brand new high-efficiency furnace and central air conditioning.
  • Brand new top-of-the-line roof of Certainteed Grand Manor shingles, rated #1 by Consumer Reports Magazine (Aug. 2003).
  • Beautiful rocking-chair front porch and large back deck.
  • Manicured yard with mature plantings, flowers, trees, and privacy.
  • Detatched one-car garage with new roof, also in Grand Manor shingles.

    *as reported by City of Newton

Detailed Description of the House:

Exterior:

  • Distinctive architectural features, including a garlanded balustrade on front of house
  • Large front porch -- perfect for sipping lemonade on a summer day
  • Mature plantings, including rhododendrum, wisteria and white lilacs
  • Back deck -- great for barbecues
  • Detached one-car garage with working refrigerator / freezer for extra food storage.
  • Deluxe treehouse
  • Completely new roof, stripped and re-shingled, with beautiful slate appearance. Shingles are Certainteed Grand Manor shingles, which were rated #1 by Consumer Reports Magazine (Aug. 2003).

First Floor:

  • Eat-in kitchen with sliding doors to deck
  • Dining room with fireplace
  • Living room / Family Room
  • Formal Parlor with fireplace
  • Entry Hall with closet
  • Half bathroom

Second Floor:

  • Large master bedroom with hardwood floors, two closets and bay window
  • En suite master bathroom with two sinks
  • Three additional bedrooms, all with at least one closet
  • Full bathroom with two sinks
  • Washer and dryer located in second bathroom

Third Floor:

  • Large bedroom with closet
  • Large office / guest room (no closet)
  • Sitting room at top of stairs
  • Full bathroom with combination bathtub / shower
  • Unfinished storage space

Basement:

  • Finished basement room perfect for kids playroom
  • Wall to wall carpeting
  • Lots of built-in bookshelves
  • Separate unfinished storage and utility space

 

Schools

Newton has some of the best schools in Massachusetts. This house is uniquely situated so that the owner can choose from two different elementary schools. Depending which elementary school the children attend, they will go to one of two different middle schools.

Mason-Rice students go on to Brown Middle School, while Bowen students go to Oak Hill.


  
 

House Showings and Open Houses

Showings are being held by appointment only. If you are interested in viewing the property, please call (617) 916-1717 or email your name, phone number, and contact information to info@newtonhighlands.com.

Brokers: If you have clients who may be interested in this property, please send your contact information to info@newtonhighlands.com or call (617) 916-1717 to set up an appointment. A 2.5% co-broker fee is available.

This information has been prepared by the owner and is believed to be accurate and truthful, although we are unable to guarantee the accuracy of these statements. Please send us an email for clarification or with questions.

 

 


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