8 Bedroom Luxury Estate Pool Close to Boston

Description from the owner

"CrowninShield" on Witch Hill, 13 Acres surrounded by Conservation land, built in 1820, Estate of the U.S.A. Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Crowninshield. The hidden private entrance winds through the Mature Arboreteum, Manicured lawns designed by Famed Landscape Architect Ernest Bowditch whom designed Newport R.I. Estates as well as multiple City Public Gardens in the late 1800's.

The Mansard Slated Roof Georgian Colonial is situated on the highest point of the North Shore near Boston, called Witch Hill.

The Circle Driveway has parking access steps to the main front entry, an Antique Centurys' year old door with Bottle Bottom... window leads to a Front foyer onto the Great Room decorated with High Beamed Ceilings, Wainscoting, Hardwood floors spacious enough for formal gatherings. A Majestic Fireplace, French Doors lead on to the terrace for outside dining or to relax with a book in the Garden.

The Chandelier Dining Area has an expansive Picture window overlooking wonderful views of the various wildlife in ten acres of pasture or view the foliage without stepping outside. Off the Great Room is Chef's Gourmet Kitchen, with top of the line Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Countertops for the cooks in your family or a private catered meal.

On the first floor is a split plan a media/den with fireplace and another Fully Paneled fireplace library/sitting room, and powder room.

The Curved sweeping staircase leads to the 2nd floor with Indian Shuttered Windowed Four bedrooms, and Three Full bathrooms, another staircase to the third floor, Four bedrooms, Two Full bathrooms, Inground Pool, surrounded by manicured lawns, large enough for tenting a catered event and parking areas on 2 separate entrance driveways. All caterering must be done by a professional caterer and permits have to be requested.. There is a Carriage House with stables and room for storage too. Events are limited for Small Intimate family gatherings at this time. Check back for 2013 Spring Summer Fall Reservation just ask for our reservation's waiting listRead more

Additional Location Information

20 miles to Logan International Airport, 23 miles to Red Sox Stadium, 12 miles to Atlantic Ocean, The property is surrounded by Conservation close enough to the interstate to go to the airport, the beach, golf courses, Old Salem Village, Seaside Villages with quaint restaurants, New England Sporting events, Best of Broadway is showcased in Boston, The Boston Pops, Museums, Harvard University, MIT, Andover Academy, Phillips Exeter Academy, Historic Freedom Trail of Boston, Italian North End, Chinatown, Quincy Market, Technology Highway,Boston and Hynes Convention Centers

Location Type Away from it all, Village, Other

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

Rates listed based on occupancy of 8 persons, additional 25 per person for utilities and cleaning, $400. Cleaning Fee, There is a 9.7% occupancy tax on total Rental; Security Deposits, any additional fees subject to the amount of persons and the group's event while vacationing at Witch Hill. Please let us know if you need any referrals for our favorite local merchants for your vacation event...Long term rental must be leased for a minimum of 6 months, property maybe unfurnished or furnished based upon need;

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