The Fair Oaks Estate perfectly blends historic elegance with refined modern luxury. The original home was built by renowned architect Willard Brown for the family of Massachusetts Governor George Briggs. You are welcomed by a dramatic foyer complete with a gas fireplace and impressive original millwork. The home showcases a state of the art Italian chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry and Miele appliances, oversized windows flooding the rooms with natural light and french doors opening to a covered porch that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living. The third floor is ideal for an office, kids play area, hangout room and guestrooms. A 3 car garage complete with an accessory 1 bedroom apartment with a full kitchen and in unit washer and dryer. The estate has been rebuilt from the foundation up as a new home including the structure, windows, doors and all systems. Ideally located minutes from Lexington Center, top rated public schools, town recreational amenities and major highways
- Heating System:
- Forced Air
- Cooling System:
- Central Air
- Basement:
- Bulkhead, Unfinished, Concrete
- Parking:
- Deeded, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved, Detached, Paved Drive, Insulated
- Appliances:
- Disposal, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater
- Construction:
- Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
- Exterior Unit Features:
- Screens, Et Irrigation Controller, Professional Landscaping, Porch, Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood, Barn/stable, Guest House, Covered Patio/deck, Rain Gutters
- Flooring:
- Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Style:
- Dutch Colonial
- Water:
- Public
- Disclosure:
- oil tanks not removed and not in use. 1st floor one-bed rented for $1800 tenant in place for 10 years. 4 bedroom unit rented for $2750 tenants in place for 5 years. Tenants pay utilites.
- Garage Parking:
- 3
- Interior Features:
- Internet Available - Unknown, Finish - Cement Plaster, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Closet, Bathroom, Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Bathroom - Half, Cable Hookup, Bathroom - Double Vanity/sink, Accessory Apt., Dining Area
- Lead Paint:
- Unknown
- Laundry Features:
- Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Cabinets - Upgraded, Window(s) - Picture
- Road Type:
- Paved
- Market Time:
- 4
- Parking Spaces:
- 7
- Tax Year:
- 2026
- Status:
- Active
- Price Per Sqft:
- $578
- Zoning:
- RS
- Orig Price:
- $3,985,000
- Fireplaces:
- 1
- Waterfront:
- No
- MlsStatus:
- Active
- City:
- Lexington
- State:
- MA
- County:
- Middlesex
- Postal Code:
- 02421
- Longitude:
- W72° 45' 37.2''
- Latitude:
- N42° 26' 20.2''
Residential
2 Effie Place, Lexington, Massachusetts
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Price :
- $3,985,000
- Bedrooms :
- 8
- Rooms :
- 16
- Total Bathrooms :
- 6.5
- Full Bathrooms :
- 6
- Half Bathrooms :
- 1
- Square Footage :
- 6,898 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1902
- Lot Area :
- 0.64 Acre
- Listing ID :
- 73481641
- Stephen E. Robb
- View website
- 617-212-0251
-
srobb@robbenterprises.com
