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Marblehead,MA 01945
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,443 sqft
Price per Sqft $879
MLS Listing ID 73304663
Style Villa,Italianate
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1911
Annual Tax Amount $17,948
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.440 Acres
Property Description
Discover "Twelve Lanterns," a Mediterranean villa steeped in history, perched high on rock ledge overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, a secret gem on Marblehead Neck. Designed & commissioned by Isabella Stewart Gardner in 1911, this home is a true testament to her love for Italy, Spain, & the Mediterranean w/ exquisite details like decorative tiles, arched doorways, vaulted ceilings, & a soaring tower w/ 12 windows offering panoramic views. Stroll through wooden gates, mature gardens & up stone steps, to this 4-bedroom residence w/ a primary suite on the main level. The kitchen, primary bath & windows were updated in 2003 while preserving the home's historical charm. In 2009 an additional jewel was added, a separate artist studio, complete w/ heat, electricity & 1/2 bath-perfect for creative work or large projects, w/ doors large enough for a car or boat. Other features include: a generator, outdoor pizza oven, deeded beach path & a detached 2-car garage. Timeless Charm & Modern Convenience
Location
State MA
County Essex
Area Marblehead Neck
Zoning LSR
Rooms
Dining Room Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Slider,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead
Interior
Heating Forced Air,Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile,Hardwood,Stone / Slate,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Hardwood,Concrete
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,First Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch,Deck,Patio,Professional Landscaping,Sprinkler System,Decorative Lighting,Screens,Fenced Yard,Garden
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Community Features Shopping,Tennis Court(s),Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Golf,Bike Path,Conservation Area,House of Worship,Marina,Private School,Public School,Sidewalks
Utilities Available for Gas Range,for Electric Dryer,Washer Hookup,Generator Connection
Waterfront false
Waterfront Description Beach Front,Ocean,Direct Access,Walk to,0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Private,Deeded Rights)
View Y/N Yes
View Scenic View(s)
Roof Type Clay
Building
Lot Description Gentle Sloping
Foundation Granite,Other
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Others
Acceptable Financing Contract
Listing Terms Contract