Luxury Homes

For $4.5m, a private oasis with a greenhouse in Needham

The property also boasts five bedroom suites, a hot tub, a gym, and a playhouse.

The home is 5,167 square feet. Jack Vatcher

December 13, 2022

If you’re eager to get started on spring’s planting, this Colonial at 52 Heather Lane in Needham comes with a great greenhouse.

The outside of this property offers just as much grandeur as the inside. The home sits on 4.63 acres ready for gardens, but a big selling point is the greenhouse, a setup sure to satisfy even the most ardent green-thumber.

52 Heather Lane Greenhouse on the property. — . – Jack Vatcher

The home — which has five bedrooms, five full baths, and two half baths — was built in 1929 and renovated in 2018. It measures 5,167 square feet and is on the market for $4,500,000.

52 Heather Lane birds eye view of property. — . – Jack Vatcher

The front gate leads guests to the round driveway and on to the detached three-car garage.

52 Heather Lane exterior standing from the gate looking towards the house. — . – Jack Vatcher

The home’s main floor boasts a grand white kitchen. This space features an island with seating, as well as high-end appliances, including a separate freezer. The ample cabinetry and farmhouse sink add to the functionality of the space, which also offers recessed lighting, pendant lights above the island, and two-over-two windows overlooking the backyard.

52 Heather Lane Kitchen with white cabinets, center island, and farmhouse sink. — . – Jack Vatcher

This level of the home also includes a dining room with a fireplace, a bedroom suite, a sunroom, a half bath, and a living room with a fireplace to dispel the chill of a New England winter. The home has six gas-burning fireplaces in total. A bank of windows floods the living room in natural light.

52 Heather Lane Living Room area with fireplace and large windows. — . – Jack Vatcher

52 Heather Lane Dining Room area in the home with a large central table. — . – Jack Vatcher

The remaining four bedrooms are on the second floor, and all come with baths that have radiant floor heating. The primary suite includes a fireplace, a balcony, and a marble bath with a double vanity, a tub, and a separate shower.