One of the most picturesque cul-de-sacs in Brookline is Edgehill Road. Laid out in 1871, it begins with a stone fence on the left designed by Frederick Law Olmsted for the Charles Storrow house and proceeds to a set of four Queen Anne houses, #17,19, 25, and 29 built by John Candler and nicknamed “Candler’s Jam” because of their proximity to each other. Other residences are in the styles of Regency, Mansard, and Medieval Revival.
The neighborhood originally called High Street Hill, and now known as Pill Hill, has good reason to be designated a local Historic District. The Victorians appreciated the benefits of gardens and landscaping and created miniature vistas to enhance a feeling of seclusion. The architecture with underlying harmony of size and scale as well as consistency of good design and workmanship adds to the beauty of the street.
Number 19, built in 1886, has enjoyed very recent renovations. With patterned shingles, clapboards with stick style and decorated trim, and turned columns, the home has retained its Queen Anne originality.
The interior offers the modern family space and charm for today’s living. A welcoming entry with lovely staircase opens to a double living room with fireplace and built-in bookshelves, a window seat, pocket doors, and leads to the spacious and bright dining room.
An amazing new kitchen with family room has a center island of gorgeous quartz top which seats six and a La Cornue stove is fitted in beautiful cabinetry with quartz counters. There are convenient side pantries and charming rear stairs to the second floor. A vaulted ceiling with three skylights gives light and space for the family gathering spot with an addition for a sitting area of tall windows and French doors to the patio. The attractive fenced garden space is sited for a mini-vista of great sky views.
The second and third floors, with charming six-over-five window panes, hold five bedrooms, an office, the laundry, four new baths and many delights to the eye. The primary bedroom with wonderful southern exposure has a walk-in closet, built-in bookcase, and new bath.
Newer HVAC system, electrical, plumbing, new or re-furbished hardwood floors, and other replacements complete the modernization of Number 19.
This location offers the best of neighborhood and village living while being adjacent to the historic Emerald Necklace and convenient to Longwood Medical area, universities, public transportation and downtown Boston. The popular Lincoln School is walking distance as is Brookline High School.
Offered at $3,895,000.
