11 Abbottsford Road is an important house in the neighborhood because it was built in 1895
by Peter Graffam, the force behind the development of this beautiful area. It was designed by
prominent architects Greenleaf and Cobb. Many of the architectural details have kept the
historic integrity of the house: the double columns with decorative brackets on the L-shaped
veranda, dentilling under the eaves of roof and two-story bay windows, and curved gable
windows. The interior holds beautiful leaded and stained glass windows, and golden oak
wainscoting and staircase.
A capacious entry opens to beautiful living room with bookcases and fireplace. A gracious dining room leads to bright efficient kitchen with warm hardwood flooring, cherry cabinets, quartz counter tops, and Sub-zero refrigerator. There is direct access to private deck and garden.
The elegant staircase leads to a landing with magnificent leaded glass and onto a peaceful refuge of a two-room primary suite with bedroom, sitting room with fireplace and an ensuite bath with beautiful tile marble accents. There is a soaking tub and separate shower. There are three more bedrooms, a hall bath and the laundry.
The third floor offers a great room with vaulted ceiling and skylights terrific for billiards, movies, or yoga. There are three more bedroom/offices and a hall bath.
There is a one car garage and driveway parking to fit three cars.
Bonus is a legal two room separate apartment on the first floor.
The updates include 3 air source heat pumps and high efficiency boiler, new storm windows, and upgraded electrical service and panel.
The area amenities are the Florida Ruffin Ridley School, Coolidge Corner shops and theater, the MBTA B-Line and easy routes to downtown Boston.
Offered at $2,800,000.
