Wellesley Homefront: Custom-built beauty overlooks the Charles – Wicked Local Wellesley

The custom-built home at 166 Winding River Road has the sophisticated feel of a European manor with its elegant copper-roof hexagonal portico and stucco exterior, lushly landscaped gardens and spectacular location overlooking the Charles River in Wellesley.

The spacious flowing floor plan provides an excellent layout for entertaining and features multiple glass doors to a large terrace and level lawn with water views. Renovated and meticulously maintained, the four-bedroom house has 5,450 square feet of living space and boasts a sought-after first-floor guest suite and serene work-from-home study.

Betsy Kessler of Rutledge Properties is marketing the house on 1.25-acres for $2,785,000.

Located on a sweeping circular driveway in a neighborhood of prominent homes, the house is close to conservation trails and Wellesley Square train, shopping and restaurants.

Hardwood floors, high ceilings, attractive built-ins, wainscot and crown molding are featured throughout the home which also has renovated kitchen, bath and newer windows.

A bluestone walkway with a diamond-pattern center patio leads to the portico and a handsome oversize three-quarters glass front door which opens to a welcoming foyer with multiple doorways to rooms on the main floor.

A stunning front-to-back living room has a vaulted ceiling with cove lighting, windows with transoms to create floor-to-ceiling natural light, a bank of glass doors to a bluestone terrace and a wood-burning fireplace with a marble surround.

Bi-fold doors open to a deep entry with a bar cabinet that leads to the handsome family room which has a gas fireplace set in a paneled wall. Built-in cabinetry flanking the entry to a hallway off the foyer and the room flows into the sun-drenched kitchen.

The chefs kitchen, remodeled by master builder Ken Vona in 2013 has a tile floor, cherry cabinetry, granite counters, a two-tier island with seating, a breakfast area and wonderful natural light from river-facing windows and four skylights. Top-brand appliances include double ovens, an induction cooktop and a wine fridge. There is a laundry room off the kitchen.

A window-lined sunroom has a terra cotta floor, doors to the driveway and garden and entries to both the kitchen and the dining room.

The dining room, located at the end of a hallway off the foyer which also includes a gracious staircase, is a banquet-size room with two lovely china cabinets with open shelves.

A hallway to the right of the foyer features a pocket door to a handsome study with an inviting bay window seat, two walls of built-in cabinetry and a concealed panel that opens to a closet for office supplies. There is also a half-bath and a full bath in the hallway which leads to a flexible first-floor master bedroom with windows on three sides that include a charming picture window.

There are three bedrooms off the large second-floor landing which includes a walk-in cedar closet. The master bedroom has a wall of built-in cabinetry and a sitting room with multiple closets, including two walk-ins, and a marble bath with a Victoria & Albert soaking tub and shower. The two generous family bedrooms have river views and feature one with a balcony and sitting room and another with a wood-burning fireplace with decorative floral and bird tiles on the surround.

The lower level has access to an oversize two-car garage, a bonus room and lots of storage space that includes a workbench and sink.

The house has gas heat, central air and security and the fenced yard has a sprinkler system.

DETAILS

Address: 166 Winding River Road, Wellesley

BR/BA: Four bedrooms, three full and one half-baths

Size: 5,450 square feet of living space on a 1.25-acre lot

Age: 1963

Price: $2,785,000

Tax: $28,021

Features of home: This beautifully renovated colonial is nestled on a spectacular lot overlooking the Charles River. Custom built and meticulously maintained, the house offers sophisticated entertaining spaces and all the comfortable amenities of a well-loved family home. The 10-room house features a flexible layout with multiple doors to an expansive river-facing terrace. There is a gracious foyer, a front-to-back living room with a fireplace, a sun-filled chef's kitchen open to a family room with a fireplace, a window-lined sunroom, banquet dining room, paneled study, laundry and bedroom suite on the first-floor. Three additional bedrooms on the second floor include a master bedroom with sitting area and a gorgeous bath. The lower level has bonus space for play and access to oversized two-car garage. Close to conservation land, town center train and shopping.

Close by: Hunnewell Elementary School

Contact: For more information, call Betsy Kessler of Rutledge Properties at 617-306-6884 direct or bkessler4@gmail.com or 781-235-4663 office. This home may be seen by appointment.

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