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$4,485,000
6 Beds 6 Baths 73491482 MLS
This turnkey luxury historic residence, meticulously restored and ideally situated on Meriam Hill just three blocks from Lexington’s town center, offers a rare opportunity to experience the grandeur of a distinguished historic home with the ease and sophistication of modern living. Thoughtfully preserved architectural details are complemented by interiors conceived by an award-winning Boston designer, creating an elegant yet inviting environment where timeless character and contemporary amenities are seamlessly integrated.Bathed in natural light, the gracious interiors unfold from a grand foyer anchored by the original staircase, leading to formal living and dining rooms and a handsome study, each appointed with its own fireplace. A stately wraparound porch extends the living experience outdoors, providing an idyllic setting for entertaining or unwinding while taking in spectacular sunset views.A thoughtfully designed addition introduces a sophisticated chef’s kitchen with a butler’s pantry, casual dining area, and dedicated office nook, perfectly suited to both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The lower level further elevates the home’s lifestyle offering with a media room, game room, fitness center with direct backyard access, and an additional mudroom. An attached three-car garage and two mudrooms provide exceptional convenience and functionality.Set in one of Lexington’s most coveted neighborhoods, the residence places the town’s celebrated amenities, including its highly regarded schools, shops, restaurants, and community offerings, all within blocks. This exceptional property is a distinguished blend of historic provenance, architectural beauty, modern luxury, and an unparalleled in-town location.

4 Adams Street, Lexington

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Andrea Jackson from Listing Office: Barrett Sotheby's International Realty.

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Shingle Style Homes for Sale 

Casual elegance by the sea – Shingle style homes for sale are a hallmark of New England’s coastal charm. Emerging in the late 19th century, the Shingle Style was an American creation that took Victorian exuberance and toned it down into something more cohesive and rustic. These homes are characterized by wood shingle siding wrapping the entire structure, sweeping rooflines, and expansive porches that invite summer breezes. In Massachusetts, Shingle Style houses are often found in s...

A Distinctly New England Creation

Shingle Style architecture became popular in the 1880s and 1890s, especially in New England resort areas. Leading architects pioneered the style, moving away from fussy ornamentation toward a more unified, natural look. They borrowed the broad porches and shingled surfaces of Colonial American homes and combined them with the irregular, free-form shapes of Victorian design – the result was both grand and informal.

Many of the earliest and most famous Shingle Style houses were built as summer “cottages” (mansions, really) in places along Massachusetts’ North Shore and on Cape Cod. The idea was to harmonize with the coastal scenery: natural cedar shingles (often left to weather to a soft gray) and stone foundations helped these homes feel rooted to the shore. While the style originated among the wealthy, its influence spread to more modest homes as well. By 1900, the style began evolving into early modern...

Hallmarks of the Shingle Style

True to its name, a Shingle Style home’s exterior is typically clad in continuous wood shingles, sometimes curving around corners and forming decorative patterns. This creates a smooth, organic skin unifying the building’s shape. The roof is usually steeply pitched and complex – often a gambrel (barn-like) roof or multiple gables and dormers intersecting. Many have a tower or turret, but unlike Queen Anne houses, the ornamentation is more subdued.

A signature feature is the expansive porch, often wrapping around the front or side, providing outdoor living space and scenic views. Shingle Style homes tend to sprawl and ramble – they may stretch out horizontally, spill down a hillside, or nestle into a dune, conforming to the landscape. Inside, Shingle Style homes often featured flowing layouts, expansive living halls, and cozy built-in window seats or inglenook fireplaces – a blend of comfort and casual luxury that took advantage of ocean...

Shingle Style Living in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is blessed with many Shingle Style treasures. In affluent coastal towns like Manchester-by-the-Sea, Marblehead, and on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, you’ll find magnificent Shingle Style estates. Living in a Shingle Style home means enjoying the best of New England coastal living: a home that feels like a seaside retreat, with roomy porches for summer gatherings and cozy interiors for chilly evenings.

Buyers are drawn to these homes for their romantic yet relaxed character – the way the shingles age gracefully, the charming window seats and fireplaces inside, and the sense of history they carry. Whether you’re overlooking the Atlantic or nestled in a leafy neighborhood, a Shingle Style home offers a timeless elegance that’s hard to match.

If you’re searching for Shingle Style homes for sale, take a look at our Massachusetts listings or contact us to arrange a viewing. From grand oceanfront shingle mansions to storybook shingled cottages, we can help you find a home where classic New England style meets effortless comfort.

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