Real Estate
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Centre Street, this home is like a private oasis in the middle of Jamaica Plain.
The house at 45 Parley Avenue in Jamaica Plain has a “country feel” within the Boston city limits.
The six-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom home, which was built in 1899, is tucked on a quiet gravel road in a leafy neighborhood separated from the hustle and bustle of Centre Street. Currently listed at $3.95 million, the 6,440-square-foot, light-filled home is a unique treasure.
Set on a .19-acre lot, the home eschews a traditional front yard for lush plantings. A series of steps leads up to the front of the home, which welcomes you through double doors on the main floor. Extensively renovated in the early aughts, the space features hardwood floors and decorative molding throughout. The mahogany stairwell holds center court, while a built-in saltwater fish tank sits in the wall. Head into the eat-in kitchen, which features finishes in onyx and granite, and has stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry. The home’s one-car attached garage has an entrance to the kitchen, as well.
A spacious living room with two fireplaces and a window seat flows naturally into the dining room, which faces southwest. It has views of the backyard and a wall of windows that embraces the setting.
Upstairs, you’ll find the primary bedroom suite, which has hardwood floors and features a historic marble fireplace. A wall of windows and French doors open out to the covered terrace.
“Because you’re so elevated, you really have this private country feel,” said Stewart Young of LandVest, who has the listing with Amy Donovan.
There is also an attached primary bathroom and a walk-in closet.
A private guest suite on the third floor is ideal for visitors or a live-in guest. It features peaked, beamed ceilings, a kitchenette with an island, bar seating, and a dining area. It also has a small terrace to enjoy the outdoor space without going downstairs. Its bathroom features a deep, soaking tub and a shower.
The home’s garden-level living area is ideal for entertaining. With marble floors and French doors that open out to the backyard, the massive room that currently holds a pool table could easily function as a game room or playroom. A few steps down from there is pool and spa room where a waterfall serves as a unique focal point and a great spot to relax. Rows of skylights stream in natural light. There is also a sauna.
Outside on the back patio, take a moment to reflect alongside the koi pond that’s surrounded by lush plantings and rock formations.
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