Julia Child Lived Here
Her former Victorian on Irving Street is one of the three most expensive homes for sale in Cambridge.
17 Lakeview Avenue, Cambridge
103 Irving Street, Cambridge
71 Appleton Street, Cambridge
$3,250,000
17 LAKEVIEW AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE
SQUARE FOOTAGE 6,182
LOT SIZE 9,705 square feet
BEDROOMS 9
BATHS 4 full, 2 half
2008 TAXES $21,683
LAST SOLD FOR $115,000 in 1970
PROS In addition to the five bedrooms in the main house, a second wing - added in 1923 to this 1903 Victorian with Tudor influences - is completely separate and could either be incorporated into the main house or sold as a four-bedroom condo. Many original elements remain, including rich wood molding, bay windows with built-in seating, several working fireplaces, and sparkling hardwood floors. CONS Some elements of the house need updating, and the dressing room off the master bedroom would be more practical as an en-suite bath. Contact Frank Interrante, Coldwell Banker, Lynnfield, 781-334-5700, coldwellbanker.com.
$4,350,000
103 IRVING STREET, CAMBRIDGE
SQUARE FOOTAGE 6,000
LOT SIZE 10,516 square feet
BEDROOMS 5
BATHS 4 full, 2 half
2008 TAXES $22,843
LAST SOLD FOR $3,755,000 in 2004
PROS Once home to both Harvard philosopher Josiah Royce and cooking icon Julia Child, this 1889 clapboard folk-Victorian has been grandly remodeled in a tasteful traditional style. The double parlor, large dining room, and custom kitchen with generous breakfast area make it perfect for entertaining, while the more private areas of the house offer cozy nooks. The huge master suite has a fabulous modern bathroom, a large walk-in closet, and a gas fireplace, while the expansive third floor includes a family room. CONS The finished basement is not heated. Contact Jeffrey Goldman, Premier Properties of Boston, 617-840-8332, homesboston.com.
$6,000,000
71 APPLETON STREET, CAMBRIDGE
SQUARE FOOTAGE 8,725
LOT SIZE 27,712 square feet
BEDROOMS 8
BATHS 4 full, 1 half
2008 TAXES $31,841
LAST SOLD FOR $1,650,000 in 1998
PROS This 1877 brick mansion, designed by William Pitt Preble Longfellow, is a spectacular example of the Victorian Gothic style, with graceful natural woodwork, pointed arches, inlaid hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplaces, details such as Eastlake-style built-ins, and an imposing stairwell crowned by a skylight on the third floor; there's also an adjacent caged elevator. A sprawling terrace wraps around three sides of the house, providing views of the very private landscaped yard. CONS The baths need updating. Contact John Petrowsky, Hammond Residential, Cambridge, 617-497-4400, hammondre.com.
