Milton for Millions
This suburb offers big houses and large lots just a few minutes from downtown Boston.
$3,400,000
1451 BRUSH HILL ROAD, MILTON
SQUARE FOOTAGE 8,200
LOT SIZE 5.4 acres
BEDROOMS 7
BATHS 6 full, 1 half
2007 TAXES $18,057
LAST SOLD FOR $925,000 in 1997
PROS Stand outside this impeccably restored 1912 English Arts and Crafts-style house at the edge of the Blue Hills and it's easy to imagine you're in the British countryside. But the gorgeous gardens and bubbling brook are just minutes from Route 128. The owner has returned the estate to its sublime architectural glory while seamlessly adding the requisite gourmet kitchen, air conditioning, and high-tech wiring. CONS The garage in the restored carriage house is a hefty walk from the house. Contact Jay Boyle, Fieldstone Properties, Westwood, 617-733-6723, fieldstonere.com.
$2,250,000
324 ADAMS STREET, MILTON
SQUARE FOOTAGE 7,228
LOT SIZE 1.89 acres
BEDROOMS 5
BATHS 5 full, 3 half
2007 TAXES $21,875
LAST SOLD FOR Built by owner in 1994
PROS In an area known for its historic houses, this Georgian Colonial seems to fit right in. Though the house is just 13 years old, the owners recently installed a new country kitchen and a marble master bath that connects to an exercise room with spa tub and sauna. Living and dining rooms are formal, but the family room is cozy, even with its 19-foot cathedral ceiling. CONS The study is adjacent to the living room, so it may not always be a quiet retreat. Contact Sue Collins, Coldwell Banker, Milton, 617-504-5644, nemoves.com.
$1,499,000
414 CANTON AVENUE, MILTON
SQUARE FOOTAGE 6,000
LOT SIZE .96 acre
BEDROOMS 7
BATHS 4 full
2007 TAXES $10,839
LAST SOLD FOR $475,000 in 1987
PROS This Colonial Revival was built in 1882 by Dr. Matthew Pierce, a physician and member of the S.S. Pierce family, founders of the Boston gourmet food and liquor company. The doctor saw his patients in a first-floor office that is now a guest suite. The centerpiece of the house is the impressive carved staircase. A 25-by-18-foot room on the third floor is ideal for a home office. CONS Kitchen and bathrooms need updating. Contact Sherry Walker, William Raveis, Boston, 617-233-3355, raveis.com.
