9 Desirable Homes Available in Massachusetts

With expansive views of the Essex County Country Club, this home has been thoughtfully expanded and renovated with imagination and skill by its current residents. The open concept first floor has a modern kitchen/dining / living space and welcoming entry area. The third floor has been made into a lovely master suite. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, ample closet space and a full, updated bathroom.

Listing details: In addition to the spatial transformation this house has many improvements adding style, comfort and improved function – many new windows, insulation, much replacement siding, air conditioning. It offers beautiful pastoral views year-round and mature trees create a private back yard with a chicken coop (or storage shed). It offers easy access to Rte. 128 and is very close to the highly rated public schools and a short distance from sandy beaches, the train station and Manchester’s trendy restaurants & shops. This is a very special home in a very desirable seaside community!

Step inside this exquisite, recently constructed Victorian style home, seamlessly blending modern convenience with timeless elegance, and offering a prime location on one of the most historic sites in Lexington only steps to the town center. Whether hosting a grand soiree or an intimate family gathering, this home will elevate your entertaining endeavors.

Listing details: The stunning chef’s kitchen is equipped with granite counters, a center island, a breakfast bar topped with custom glass, informal dining and professional grade SS appliances including the True refrigerator and Wolf 60” gas range. Venture through the magnificent gazebo to the backyard, a private resort with an expansive blue stone patio, pergola, outdoor kitchen, and heated saltwater lap pool. The luxurious primary suite has a huge walk-in closet, balcony, fireplace and spa bathroom with glass-topped dual sink vanity, fireplace, tiled shower, and spa tub. No need to leave home with an office, a movie theater, gym, and wine cellar.

Presenting a truly extraordinary opportunity to acquire a distinct, tastefully renovated & discreet oasis hidden within Harvard Square. The unassuming home is perched on 2 parcels of verdant land. Lavish amenities throughout the home encompass hand-painted murals, custom millwork & stonework, a dumbwaiter, catering area, 28’ music room, 24’ sunroom, offices, radiant heat, guest quarters, electric car charging, and much more.

Listing details: The resort-like primary suite showcases 2 walk- in closets, separate bathrooms connected by a marble double-steam shower, and bifold doors to the 30’ deck with a descending spiral staircase. The meticulously maintained & artfully landscaped grounds boast a flourishing greenhouse, koi pond, heated pool, cabanas, and patios. Living here offers premier access to Harvard, MIT, biotech labs, world-class hospitals, boat clubs, fine dining, performing arts, and private schools such as Cambridge Friends, BB&N, Shady Hill, Belmont Day and Belmont Hill.

Sited on one of the most prestigious streets in the city, this estate-like home showcases impeccably designed spaces inside & out. The 1st floor features a grand foyer and formal dining & living rooms. The gourmet chef’s kitchen has custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a 6-burner gas stove with a griddle, tile backsplash, island, and outfitted pantries. Also on this floor is a library, study, and family room.

Listing details: The 2nd floor houses the primary bedroom suite complete with a fireplace, stylish office, custom dressing room, and 4-piece bathroom with a double vanity and soaking tub. There are 3 additional bedrooms and 2 more baths on this floor, plus a laundry room. The top level houses the expansive guest apartment, which offers a 20’ living room, eat-in kitchen with an island, 3 bedrooms, a bath, and laundry. There is a full, untapped basement with cedar closet storage and access to the garage. Outdoor entertaining spaces include a deck, patio, fenced-in yard, portico, and more.

Presenting the stately and elegant Colonel Joseph Gleason House, a Holden treasure in the most desirable of locations. Impressive & gracious, with generous spaces, comfortable ambiance & marvelous flow. Exquisitely updated to honor & preserve its rich history and character, this home features 5-6 bedrooms, elegant living room with wall of built-ins; connecting dining and sitting rooms with shared fireplace; three-season sleeping porch; three working fireplaces; European- inspired bath with Victoria Albert soaking tub; two-story barn; three garage bays, and so much more.

Listing details: Enjoy a backyard oasis with in- ground saltwater pool, pergola with vintage Concord grapevines & arborist-maintained mini-orchard. Main-level office with exterior entry is ideal for in-home occupation such as attorney, accountant, therapist, or any professional in need of an impressive environment in which to receive clients. Prominent center-of-town location, mere steps to Library, Bandstand, shops and everything Holden offers. Adjacent to Worcester, Holden is a vibrant community of 20,000, with easy access to major routes, renowned colleges & universities, UMass-Chan Medical School, superior medical facilities and numerous cultural and sporting venues.

Compelling, masterful, exquisite…This home is a masterpiece of contemporary architecture, both in function and form. A wonderful floor plan with soaring ceiling height, oversized windows with tons of light and space to breathe in each room. This home is custom designed with spaces flowing into each other…from your three car garage, oversized mudroom with cubbies and closet. The kitchen is contemporary in design with tons of storage, a separate breakfast area with an entrance to the private backyard and large deck.

Listing details: My favorite- the walk-in pantry. Great room opens to breakfast area and kitchen, with gas fireplace and sliders to backyard. Formal living area with fireplace, formal dining room and guest bedroom or office on first floor. Second floor, 4 bedrooms with walk-in closets and ensuite, the primary has an over the top bath. The lower level room for a playroom, gym and bedroom with bathroom. All of this plus convenience to downtown Lexington and the newest Hastings School.

Unparalleled Chappaquiddick waterfront estate complete with deepwater dock, 300±-foot private beach, private 3-bedroom guest house, and garage/barn, plus the unique added opportunity to acquire the private 17±-acre golf course adjacent, also suitable for horses or open space. Designed by award-winning Boston architects Albert-Righter-Tittmann and expertly crafted, this grand yet welcoming home is a refined modern take on traditional design.

Listing details: Harmonizing with the idyllic coastal scenery, the 5-bedroom main residence captures glorious wide-open views on Nantucket Sound taking in the sunset, legendary yachting regattas, and July 4th fireworks. Comfortably styled and beautifully furnished, the inviting light-filled living/entertaining spaces open their doors to the breezy waterside porch. Appointed with classic shiplap paneling, the home also features a gym, sauna, and high-efficiency systems. A worlds-away retreat, yet close to Edgartown village.

SAVE thousands of dollars per year on interest! This Seller has an assumable FHA loan under 3% on this property! Special Financing Opportunity for the lucky purchaser. This beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home was built to maximize the unobstructed views of the ocean! Located across from the private association beach, every day feels like a vacation. Four sets of sliders lead to an oversized deck that is perfect for gatherings or simply allowing the summer breezes to captivate each room.

Listing details: The original owner installed oversized windows, sky lights and angled windows to capture every bit of light available in the desirable beach community of Harbor Beach! And if that is not enough, you can relax on the roof deck with 270 degree views of the ocean! The wood burning stove is perfect for snuggling on those cold winter nights, while still enjoying the water views. You will fall in love with the stunning wide-planked pine floors and chunky wood beams throughout. Come live your best life!

Wonderful Village home in desirable location. Offering three (3) bedrooms, one full bath, eat-in-kitchen, delightful addition to house is a warm and inviting Family Room with Fireplace and views overlooking lovely back yard. Formal Living Room with Dining area. Full basement with interior access is walk out with full windows for additional living space if desired.

Listing details: Needs some freshening up, great bones and design. Family Room addition included adding an attached one car garage with breezeway. Steps to all amenities, Shalin Lui Concert Hall, shops, favorite restaurants, beaches, parks, town services and more. Spacious yard with plenty of room for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).