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Home of the Week: 194 & 200 Pond Rd.

Prospective homebuyers will feel they have stepped into a residential sanctuary as they tour this magnificent Wellesley estate.


Just one short mile from bustling Wellesley Center is a private estate that offers the ultimate personal and private retreat. This exquisite Georgian colonial, created by Master Builder Richard Rigoli and decorated by nationally awarded, Boston-based Bierly-Drake, offers over 10,000 square feet of living space set within over 11 acres of flourishing grounds. It boasts luxurious accommodations and timeless architectural beauty unparalleled by anything on the Wellesley real estate market.

While its interior and exterior designs are grand in nature, this magnificent property is filled with impeccable decor, flawless details and unique features at every turn. As prospective homebuyers tour its 20 rooms, they will be inspired and aroused by both its large and small enhancements that range from the bridal staircase, to the hand-crafted wallpaper and paint finishes, the keystone arches on window and doorway moldings, layers of natural fibers, its hallmark piece, the trompe l'oeil ceiling on the majestic second floor landing.

While substantial in size, this prestigious manor has been creatively fabricated and decorated with intimate, warm and inviting spaces welcoming family use. The first level is introduced by a breathtaking two-story reception hall that guides guests to a variety of rooms for formal, casual and private occasions. Banquet-sized entertaining rooms include a fireplaced living with three arched entryways softly separating a charming music room and three-season sunroom and a dining area with a tray ceiling and a butler's pantry equipped with a bar fridge, icemaker and double sink. The cook's kitchen supplies top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances and premier accessories and contains an enchanting breakfast room. The fireplaced great room flaunts a cathedral ceiling and a wall of doors and windows luring occupants outdoors into the pool, putting green and tennis courts. This first-level tour ends with a media room and an intimate fireplaced library lined with rich mahogany paneling, custom cabinetry and a wet bar, both ideal and distinct destinations to end the day.

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The second level hosts deluxe lodging accommodations with a lavish fireplaced master suite with his-and-hers dressing rooms and a private balcony, four en-suite bedrooms and an au-pair/in law apartment. The finished lower level caters to recreational and leisure with a playroom, mirrored exercise room, half bath, an abundance of storage space and a mechanical room to access all the home's "smart" features.

This multifaceted property, while incredibly appealing as a private estate with 11+ acres of land, also includes a buildable 1.74 acre lot at 194 Pond Rd.

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Its amenities are clear with even this brief description, however, its true elegance and beauty is difficult to describe and articulate in one article. What can be expressed, however, is how the original design, construction, detailing and decor were thoughtfully executed to produce a majestic home with warm, welcoming and comfortable family and entertaining features.

 

Location: 194 & 200 Pond Rd.
Price: $8,950,000
Rooms: 20
Bedrooms: 7
Baths: 6 full, 3 half
Fireplaces: 5
Living Area: 10,258 sq. ft.
Lot Size: 485,205 sq. ft. (11.14 acres)
Listing Agent: Jill Boudreau, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Wellesley, 617-460-3787

 

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