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ClosedSingle Family Residence

85 Gate House Road

Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA 02467

$3,855,000
Beds
5
Baths
6
Area
8,000 sq ft
Year built
1928
Sold price / sq ft
$482

Property Overview

This elegant European-style country home is located in one of Old Chestnut Hill’s most desirable neighborhoods, ideal for modern family living and entertaining. The chef’s kitchen opens to a sun-filled family room and connects to both indoor and outdoor dining areas. The first floor also features a spacious living room and cozy library, both with fireplaces. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite includes dual walk-in closets and a luxurious bath with soaking tub and large shower. Four additional bedrooms and two baths complete the second floor. The third floor offers a bright new gym with skylights and a full bath with steam shower. The walk-out garden level includes a playroom, full bath, movie theater with Savant system, and dining area. Beautifully landscaped grounds feature two patios, a large play area, and a heated driveway. Steps to the T, the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, and the shops and restaurants at The Street.

Listing Information

Property TypeSingle Family Residence
StatusClosed · Sold
MLS #73484332
List Price$3,995,000
Sold Price$3,855,000
Sold Price / Sq Ft$482
Year Built1928
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms6
Living Area8,000 sq ft
Property Taxes$38,052 / year · tax year 2025
City / TownNewton
StateMA
Zip Code02467
NeighborhoodChestnut Hill
At a glance

Features & amenities

Interior & appliances

  • Interior features: Library · Exercise Room · Media Room · Play Room · Bathroom
  • Appliances: Range · Oven · Dishwasher · Disposal · Refrigerator · Freezer · Washer · Dryer · Range Hood
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry: In Basement
  • Fireplace: 4

Structure

  • Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Basement: Full · Finished
  • Rooms: 14
  • Roof: Shingle

Systems & utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water source: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & outdoors

  • Exterior features: Porch - Screened · Patio · Rain Gutters · Greenhouse · Professional Landscaping · Sprinkler System · Decorative Lighting · Other
  • Parking: Attached · Paved Drive · Off Street · Paved
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Garage spaces: 2

Community

  • Community features: Public Transportation · Shopping · Pool · Tennis Court(s) · Park · Walk/Jog Trails · Golf · Bike Path · Conservation Area · Private School · Public School · T-Station

Property Timeline

DateEventPriceChangePrice per sq ft
Listed$4,295,000—$537/sq ft
CurrentPrice decreased$3,995,000−$300,000$499/sq ft

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