Luxury Homes

Luxury Home of the Week: A glass-walled Newton estate for $3.5 million

The home has five bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and 5,089 square feet of living space.

1201 Commonwealth Ave. in Newton offers 5,089 square feet of living space. Briggs Johnson Photographer/Virtual Stager

Sharp lines and tall windows give this Newton home a contemporary facade that invites natural light and lush garden views. Glass doors open to a deck that overlooks the fenced-in yard, serving as an outdoor extension of the living space.

The Annette Given Team of The Charles Realty has listed 1201 Commonwealth Ave. for $3,500,000. The home has five bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and 5,089 square feet of living space.

The two-car garage offers access to the ground floor via a mudroom with custom seating. On this level, you’ll find a family room, a home gym, and an efficiency kitchen.

The main floor houses a parlor with deck access, an office with an attached bath, and a dining area that’s open to a living room with a fireplace and an eat-in kitchen with an island and high-end appliances.

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The third floor hosts a corner bedroom with an en-suite bath, two bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill bath, as well as a master suite with a walk-in closet and a private balcony that overlooks the yard. 

The lot is 0.29 of an acre.

See more photos of the home below:

1201 Commonwealth Ave

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