Massachusetts boasts some of the most highly regarded schools and colleges in the country. The greater Boston area is a wonderful blend of stylish sophistication with historic New England charm, and is better known as, “America’s College Town.” In Metro Boston there are so many students here that the city often feels like a campus offering some of the finest institutions of higher education in the world, including: Harvard, Tufts, Boston College, Boston University, Emerson College, Suffolk University, Berklee College of Music, Northeastern, and MIT.
Terrance Maitland’s listing, Back Bay Private Listing offers easy access to the surrounding schools. This marvel of Contemporary architecture and design, is located in one of Boston’s preeminent Back Bay mansions complete with direct elevator access and concierge services. This penthouse unit, a floor-through residence offers more than 5,000 square feet living space, four bedrooms, and a roof deck. The unit includes five parking spaces, four accessed by elevator to the building’s lower level garage and one outdoor parking space. Contact Terrence Maitland for further information.
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Boston’s North Shore offers many outstanding schools including: Phillips Andover Academy, Shore County Day School, Brookwood School, Manchester-Essex Schools, Landmark and Brooks School.
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Lanse Robb’s listing, Great Pond Lakefront Grand Estate, in North Andover, neighbors Brooks School . This family compound overlooks picturesque Lake Cochituate and includes a renovated and enlarged 6,000 sq. ft., early 19th century main house, guest house, and carriage house garage with a 1200 square foot two-bedroom loft above. The property is an easy commute to abutting Brooks School, and Downtown Boston, 25 miles away.
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The John Abbot House in Andover was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal . In “Lessons Learned About School”, LandVest’s Ruth Kennedy Sudduth (hotlink) notes that LandVest is currently offering a meticulously restored 18th century house in Andover, Mass., owned by a couple whose sons attended nearby Phillips Andover Academy. The house is also within easy reach of Andover public schools, and private institutions such as Brooks School and Pike School. Our clients felt that their boys “benefited from the stability of the home environment combined with the excellent education,” she says. “They especially enjoyed hosting gatherings at the house for students and faculty.” Please Contact Richard Church for more information on The John Abbott House listing in Andover.
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Boston’s South Shore offers many outstanding private and secondary schools within commuting distance of Downtown Boston. The same Wall Street Journal article cites Marion, Mass, home of Tabor Academy, “as an attractive destination for parents joining their children.”
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Terry Boyle’s listing, House of Two Captains in the heart of Marion village is less than a mile away from both Tabor Academy and Sippican School. It is an entirely renovated late 1700s residence and has a newly constructed guest house, which features sweeping views of Sippican harbor and Buzzards Bay and with direct access to a private dock.
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Western Massachusetts is home to the renowned “5 Colleges”: Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, Smith and UMass Amherst, as well as nearby Williams College. Keith Ross’s property, The Jonathan Woodbridge House, in Worthington is in close proximity to the Five College area.
The Jonathan Woodbridge House built in 1806, exhibits the classical hallmarks of Georgian design: geometric proportions, rigid symmetry and magnificent carved Palladian details. Few structures in the Berkshires possess such a degree of both architectural and historical significance. The eleven stately rooms retain exemplary original Georgian details, moldings and six fireplaces. The 4,146 square foot home sits on a large 2.3 acre lot in the center of Worthington Corners. There are four bedrooms, two baths, living room, parlor, dining room, study and a large family room with a modern kitchen. Additional information about the house and it historical context can be found at www.jonathanwoodbridgehouse.com.