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Introducing the Paine Estate, a grand Georgian Revival architectural treasure located in Brookline's highly coveted Chestnut Hill neighborhood. This outstanding property has been meticulously renovated, combining traditional style with modern amenities in a thoughtful floor plan ideal for family living and grand entertaining. Exceptional features include a grand entry hall, an elegant formal sunken living room overlooking the picturesque gardens, a fireplaced dining room, a gourmet chef's kitchen, a family room, a handsome wood-paneled library, and an expansive great room. Seven bedrooms include a luxurious primary suite complete with separate his and her bathrooms, a dressing room, and a private balcony. Additional features include a mudroom, exercise/club room, au-pair suite, and wine cellar. This majestic home is surrounded by over 2 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, featuring an outdoor kitchen and dining area, a formal parterre garden, and a plunge pool. Magnificent opportunity not to be missed.
This is a joint listing with Tracy Campion of Campion & Company.
History and Architecture
BUILT IN 1929, A PINNACLE YEAR FOR ARCHITECTURE, 1014 Boylston Street in Brookline is a sprawling, Georgian Revival estate designed by architects Little & Russell on behalf of Robert Treat Paine. Paine resided at 325 Heath Street and built 1014 Boylston for his daughter, Elizabeth (Paine) Metcalf, and her husband, Thomas Metcalf. The Metcalfs, well-known arts patrons, were the founders of the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, as well as supporters of the Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Now known as the Paine Estate, 1014 Boylston Street is an outstanding property combining gracious period architecture with stunning interiors, resulting in a wonderful family home in this most special setting.
Set back from the main road to ensure complete privacy, the restrained brick façade of Paine Estate is approached by a gated drive that leads to a circular courtyard, and is characterized by a symmetrical facade, classical detailing, hipped roofs, and multi-pane windows. The house was designed in a linear plan that allows the principal rooms to enjoy beautiful Southern exposures. It is reminiscent of other historic Georgian Revival examples, including Houghton Hall in the United Kingdom, Gunston Hall in Virginia, the Wren Building at the College of William and Mary, and Governor's Palace and the Capitol building in Williamsburg, Virginia.
The expansive layout encompasses four levels of living space, featuring formal and family entertaining areas, outdoor spaces, and seven bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with dual bathrooms and dressing rooms, as well as a private balcony. Additional features include an exercise and club room, as well as a wine cellar.
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The Paine Estate is located in Brookline's affluent Chestnut Hill enclave, approximately six miles (10 km) west of downtown Boston. Chestnut Hill, an unincorporated village that spans parts of Brookline, Boston, and Newton, Massachusetts, is best known for being home to Boston College and a section of the Boston Marathon route.
The Chestnut Hill name refers to several small hills that overlook the 135-acre Chestnut Hill Reservoir.
The town of Brookline, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County, and includes numerous distinct neighborhoods and areas. It's also known for upscale stores, village pubs, and numerous large estates.
It is home to The Country Club, one of the oldest country clubs in the United States. President John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline.
Deborah Gordon has been nationally recognized for her outstanding sales accomplishments. Gordon was ranked #136 among the top 250 real estate professionals in the U.S. by The Wall Street Journal/REAL Trends, based on sales volume, with more than $101 million in sales. She was also ranked No. 4 out of more than 3,800 affiliated sales agents at Co...
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Tracy Campion has been Boston's number-one selling residential real estate broker consecutively for the past twenty-one years. In fact, since forming Campion and Company in 2007, Tracy has personally overseen over $9.3 Billion in residential real estate sales. Named one of "the 50 most powerful women in Boston" by Boston Magazine, Tracy has also...
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