Harriet Pattison, the noted landscape architect, supplied the design for the extraordinary plantings that surround the house, while local architect, William McDowell, took full advantage of this unique setting to build the ideal small house. From the living room one looks out across the yard and sees only horse fences and fields that are conserved and co-owned with the immediate neighbors. The immediate lot is just over a half-acre; the shared grounds include nearly 2 1/2 additional acres.
Modified to provide accessibility, this choice home features on the first level: a spacious master bedroom and bath, large living/dining room with gas fireplace, small study, laundry, powder room, and modern kitchen outfitted with granite countertops and custom-built cabinets. Upstairs there are two additional bedrooms and a second bath. There is a large unfinished basement and an oversized one-car attached garage.
Built five years ago, the home offers a low maintenance and tax-advantaged alternative to many of the larger, older homes that characterize Chestnut Hill. For the buyer looking to downsize, this property is a superb solution.
