Listing Agent
Andrew Dixon
(617) 816-3506
Perched on over half an acre of land in the desirable Munroe Hill neighborhood, this Colonial Revival masterpiece, crafted by renowned MIT architect Lois Lilly Howe, offers an exceptional blend of historic charm and modern convenience.
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This stately home is thoughtfully renovated to fit the needs of today’s lifestyle, masterfully merging elements from the Georgian and Federal periods with upscale touches of contemporary style. 10 Eliot Road offers a prime location within easy walking distance to Lexington’s town center, the Minuteman Bike Path, public transportation, and Tower Park.
The welcoming front porch and covered entry set the tone for the home’s overall character and curb appeal, drawing you inside to discover a layout that is perfect for comfortable living and effortless entertaining. The grand foyer provides a preview of the home’s sophisticated details, which include high ceilings, quartersawn oak floors, refined millwork, and four charming fireplaces, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The formal living room is perfect for greeting guests, accentuated by wainscoting, crown molding, and a large bay window.
Bathed in natural light, the family room is defined by built-in shelving and a central fireplace framed by museum-quality Grueby tiles. The large bay window presents delightful views of the private backyard landscape, while pocket doors allow for separation from the living room when desired.
Entertain with style in the elegant formal dining room, showcasing rich natural woodwork, arched china cabinets, wainscoting, crown molding, and a large bay window. A fireplace with Grueby tiles adds a touch of ambiance, the perfect backdrop for special dinner parties.
The beautifully renovated chef’s kitchen is everything you have dreamed of, featuring high-end stainless-steel appliances including a Wolf six-burner range, a large breakfast bar island, quartz countertops, stylish pendant lighting, recessed lighting, crown molding, and hardwood flooring. The open concept, informal dining area is surrounded by windows with a cozy built-in window seat. A well-appointed butler’s pantry further elevates the kitchen’s functionality with additional cabinetry, open shelving, a beverage refrigerator, and coordinating quartz counters that provide extra workspace.
French doors from the dining area open to the rear porch, patio, and private backyard beyond, creating an entertainment haven designed for unforgettable summer parties, al fresco dinners, and serene moments. The expansive yard, lined by stone walls and mature plantings, blends a suburban lifestyle with the peaceful feeling of a rural retreat, offering plenty of space for outdoor enjoyment or even a future swimming pool. The carriage house includes two parking bays and more space for storage, a workshop, or whatever you envision.
Sunlight floods the expansive windows of the centrally located staircase, illuminating the way to the second level where the primary suite awaits. This inviting, private sanctuary features a cozy fireplace, a large bay window, a walk-in closet, and a full bathroom with a granite-topped vanity and a tiled tub with a shower. Three more large family bedrooms on the second level deliver comfort and style, one with its own full bathroom and the others sharing a beautifully updated, Jack and Jill configured bathroom with a tiled tub and shower. A laundry area set conveniently on the bedroom level contributes to the ease of household tasks.
Plenty more living space awaits on the third level. Another bedroom suite, complete with a full bathroom and a sitting room, is perfect to use as a guest suite or for the family member that values their privacy. Two more versatile bedrooms are full of natural light, one offering a built-in desk with wall shelving, another has an en suite half bathroom. The third level provides a lot of versatility, as one of the bedrooms is currently being used as an exercise space. The office, with recessed lighting and built-in shelving, provides a quiet retreat for working comfortably from home.
Enjoy an unbeatable location in the heart of Lexington’s history and a home that effortlessly blends sophistication with warmth, perfect for a lifestyle built around family and togetherness. Set on a highly desirable street within Munroe Hill, this architecturally significant home is only a short walk to the neighborhood tennis courts and all the town center has to offer including shopping, dining, a movie theater, the library, the Hayden Recreation Center, and Minuteman Bike Path.