5 Elwell Road: Secret Gardens
Oasis in the Urban Wilds
2141* sqft | 3 beds | 1.5 baths | Garage Parking + 3 driveway spaces | 1/4 acre lot
asking $1,475,000
Off Allandale Street, on the way to Allandale Farm and Chestnut Hill, Elwell Road is an almost hidden cul-de-sac of only a handful of single family homes. Sited on the southern border of JP’s Moss Hill, a neighborhood surrounded by cherished green spaces, this exquisite Colonial has its own special secret garden.
Elevated off the road, tall conifers stand sentry, enhancing the private setting. This home’s tasteful delights begin in the entry foyer with an arched transom window, glass sidelights, and exquisite millwork alongside a blue curved bead board ceiling. The grand living room (currently showcasing a grand piano!) blends classic elements including crown moldings, wide archway, and sconce lights over the mantle with contemporary updates from the black brick fireplace surround to recessed lighting and in-ceiling speakers.
A captured cozy den with built-in bookcase, perfect for playspace or home office, extends off the living room, adding to the spacious flow. The formal dining room, with built-in china cabinet, wainscot walls, and classic ceiling medallion, connects to a covered outdoor patio, an inviting and private area ripe for al fresco dinners. The kitchen, which connects to both living room, dining room, as well as the rear patio and yard, has a center island, stainless steel appliances, and convenient ½ bath. The flow from each of the rooms on the main level and to the outdoor spaces make this house a winner for entertaining.
The second level has 3 bedrooms, a full tiled bath and a pull-down door from the hallway revealing a finished central head-height attic offering abundant storage, additional recreation space (If you’re creative - our seller uses it as a home gym!), or almost-definite expansion potential. With a little dormering, you can potentially* create a primary suite up here, by reconnecting the abandoned stairs from the third bedroom closet (*buyers to do due diligence).
Both the primary bedroom and 2nd bedroom have private decks offering peaceful escapes to the outdoors.
The basement, where you’ll find a bright and dry finished space, has laundry, utilities and systems, plenty of storage, and direct access to/from the garage. A full perimeter french drain, double sump pumps, reinforced and sealed foundation walls, full insulation, and updated copper plumbing, all lend to pure peace of mind that this property has been meticulously cared for by the current owner.
The real magic awaits behind the house where stone steps lead up from the rear patio to a terraced Japanese-garden-inspired yard. A beautifully manicured, lush, level lawn beckons the backyard party season. A curved path gently meanders further up among a variety of mature plantings, over a curved wooden footbridge, to a koi pond with fountain, and firepit area. Fully fenced and embraced by towering trees, this is a rare beauty and a true oasis in the city!
Tucked off Allandale Street minutes to the Arnold Arboretum, Urban Wilds and Allandale Farm, 5 Elwell Road is conveniently located behind Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, and is a short distance to VFW Parkway, Route 9, Chestnut Hill, as well as several area schools.
Meticulously Maintained
Garage Parking with direct entry
Partially finished, dry basement
Incredible oversized yard w/ Japanese-inspired garden
Finished attic with expansion potential
Double upper decks
Private setting
Close to Allandale Farm & Woods
Open House Times
Thursday, May 30th 11am - 12pm
Saturday, June 1st 11am - 1pm
Sunday, June 2nd 12pm - 1pm
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About the Home:
FAQ & Disclosures | Floor Plan | Tax Assessment
Mortgage Rate Sheet | MLS Page | Deed | Lead Paint Disclosure
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Location, location, location
A Little About Jamaica Plain
For starters, locals call it JP. Once a vacation getaway for Boston’s elite merchants in centuries past, Jamaica Plain’s rolling hills are now home to a diverse and exciting fabric of community activism, an array of tasty restaurants and other small businesses, and many wonderful green spaces in and around the area. Surrounded by Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace, JP is one of the greenest neighborhoods in Boston.
Boston Home Team Nearby Favorites*
Monumental Market - Pastries, coffee, lavender lemonade, anyone? Offering nut-free goodies. And, they carry vinyl!
Papercuts Bookstore - Eye catching window displays and a variety of books to browse.
Brassica Kitchen - The best restaurant in JP? It’s up there. Their fried chicken sandwich is sinful.
Fiore’s Bakery - A JP staple. Coffee, pastries, and solid sammies.
For Pizza we can’t pick just one: Same Old Place, Italian Pizza and Subs, Real Deal, Ideal? There are too many to list!
Arnold Arboretum - The crown jewel of Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace, spanning almost 300 acres, this amazing collection of trees and woody plants is truly a magical place.
Allandale Farm - Just on the edge of Chestnut Hill & JP, Allandale Farm has a CSA, a produce & food supply store, garden supplies, and hosts events for adults and children (including hayrides during the Autumn).
Franklin Park Coalition, Spontaneous Celebrations and W.U.T.E, JPNDC, JP Local First
* Editor’s note: There are so many more tasty and cool spots in JP and if we listed them all, we’d be here all day. Once you buy this listing from the Boston Home Team, you’ll have all the time in the world to explore the neighborhood.
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