Glorious, bright and sunny shingle-style home in wonderful Wellesley Center neighborhood. Built for Katherine Lee Bates, author of America the Beautiful, who lived & wrote here, including in the 3rd-floor sanctuary she called “Bohemia.” Set back & framed by mature trees, the home blends historic character w/ gorgeous updates for modern family living & gracious entertaining. Stunning architectural details throughout, incl. wide open foyer, light-filled updated kitchen, rich fir flooring, oversized windows & charming porches at every turn. 4 corner BRs, including a beautiful primary suite with porch on 2nd floor. Breathtaking 3rd-floor retreat offers soaring ceilings, white shiplap paneling, a flood of natural light, along with a coffee bar, ensuite bath, dressing room, and laundry, ideal as a second primary suite, inspiring studio, home office, or game room. Finished playroom and extra storage in LL. Close walk to Wellesley Center shops, library, train, and Sprague School.
- Heating System:
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Ductless
- Cooling System:
- Central Air, Ductless
- Basement:
- Partial, Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
- Fireplace:
- Family Room, Living Room
- Parking:
- Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Detached, Paved Drive
- Appliances:
- Disposal, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Construction:
- Frame
- Exterior Unit Features:
- Porch, Patio - Enclosed, Sprinkler System, Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters
- Flooring:
- Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Style:
- Colonial, Antique
- Water:
- Public
- Disclosure:
- NOTED ABOVE: Building Description & Unit Description to be completed/not available at this time.
- Garage Parking:
- 2
- Interior Features:
- Game Room, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Foyer, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Lead Paint:
- Unknown
- Laundry Features:
- Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Bathroom - Full
- Grade School:
- Sprague
- High School:
- Wellesley
- Middle School:
- Wellesley
- Market Time:
- 15
- Parking Spaces:
- 4
- Tax Year:
- 2026
- Status:
- Closed
- Price Per Sqft:
- $622
- Zoning:
- SR10
- Orig Price:
- $2,500,000
- Fireplaces:
- 2
- Waterfront:
- No
- MlsStatus:
- Sold
- City:
- Wellesley
- State:
- MA
- County:
- Norfolk
- Postal Code:
- 02482
- Longitude:
- W72° 41' 55.5''
- Latitude:
- N42° 17' 56.4''
Residential
70 Curve St, Wellesley, Massachusetts
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Price :
- $2,500,000
- Bedrooms :
- 5
- Rooms :
- 11
- Total Bathrooms :
- 3.5
- Full Bathrooms :
- 3
- Half Bathrooms :
- 1
- Square Footage :
- 3,860 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1907
- Lot Area :
- 0.30 Acre
- Listing ID :
- 73507852
- Stephen E. Robb
- View website
- 617-212-0251
-
srobb@robbenterprises.com
