Property Map
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Courtesy of J. Barrett & Company, The Lopes Group.
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
Property Details and Features
Property Access
- Road Frontage Type: “Public”
- Road Surface Type: “Paved”
Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: “Water Heater”, “Range”, “Dishwasher”, “Disposal”, “Refrigerator”, “Washer”, “Dryer”, “Wine Refrigerator”, “Range Hood”
Basement
- Basement: “Partial”, “Unfinished”
Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- 2.5 total bathrooms
- 3 total bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
Second Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 171.6
- Length: 12
- Width: 14.3
Third Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 151.2
- Length: 10.8
- Width: 14
Fourth Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 126
- Length: 12
- Width: 10.5
Building
- Building Area Total: 2443
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Construction Materials: “Frame”, “Stone”
- Living Area: 2443
- Other Structures: “Workshop”
- Year Built Source: Owner
- Year Built: 1911
Community
- Community Features: “Shopping”, “Tennis Court(s)”, “Park”, “Walk/Jog Trails”, “Golf”, “Bike Path”, “Conservation Area”, “House of Worship”, “Marina”, “Private School”, “Public School”, “Sidewalks”
Cooling
- Cooling: “Central Air”
- Cooling Included
Doors
- Features: “Insulated Doors”, “French Doors”
Dining Room
- Features: “Cathedral Ceiling(s)”, “Flooring – Hardwood”, “Deck – Exterior”, “Exterior Access”, “Slider”, “Lighting – Sconce”, “Lighting – Overhead”
- Level: Second
- Area: 112.86
- Length: 11.4
- Width: 9.9
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: “Porch”, “Deck”, “Patio”, “Professional Landscaping”, “Sprinkler System”, “Decorative Lighting”, “Screens”, “Fenced Yard”, “Garden”
- Patio And Porch Features: “Porch”, “Deck”, “Patio”
Fence
- Fencing: “Fenced/Enclosed”, “Fenced”
Fireplaces
- Fireplace Included
- Features: “Living Room”
Floors
- Flooring: “Tile”, “Hardwood”, “Stone / Slate”, “Flooring – Stone/Ceramic Tile”, “Flooring – Hardwood”, “Concrete”
Foundation
- Foundation Details: “Granite”, “Other”
Garage
- 2 garage spaces
- Garage Included
Heating
- Heating: “Forced Air”, “Natural Gas”
- Heating Included
Interior Features
- Interior Features: “Vaulted Ceiling(s)”, “Attic Access”, “Cathedral Ceiling(s)”, “Beamed Ceilings”, “Lighting – Sconce”, “Lighting – Overhead”, “Bathroom – Half”, “Closet/Cabinets – Custom Built”, “Entry Hall”, “Wine Cellar”, “Gallery”, “Bonus Room”, “Office”, “Wired for Sound”, “Internet Available – Unknown”
Kitchen
- Features: “Vaulted Ceiling(s)”, “Flooring – Hardwood”, “Pantry”, “Countertops – Stone/Granite/Solid”, “Cabinets – Upgraded”, “Stainless Steel Appliances”, “Gas Stove”, “Lighting – Overhead”
- Level: Second
- Area: 158.57
- Length: 15.7
- Width: 10.1
Laundry
- Features: “Electric Dryer Hookup”, “Washer Hookup”, “First Floor”
Lot
- Lot Features: “Gentle Sloping”
- Lot Size Acres: 0.44
- Lot Size Area: 0.44
- Lot Size Square Feet: 19235
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Parcel Number: M: 0903 B: 8 L: 0,2027921
Living Room
- Level: Second
- Area: 396.27
- Length: 25.9
- Width: 15.3
Primary Bedroom
- Features: “Bathroom – Full”, “Cathedral Ceiling(s)”, “Ceiling Fan(s)”, “Walk-In Closet(s)”, “Flooring – Hardwood”, “Recessed Lighting”
- Level: Second
- Area: 176.079999
- Length: 14.2
- Width: 12.4
Energy Saving
- Green Energy Efficient: “Thermostat”
Parking
- Parking Features: “Detached”, “Garage Door Opener”, “Garage Faces Side”, “Paved Drive”, “Off Street”
- Parking Total: 4
- 2 covered spaces
- Open Parking
Property
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- View: “Scenic View(s)”
- Waterfront Features: “Beach Front”, “Ocean”, “Direct Access”, “Walk to”, “0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach”, “Beach Ownership(Private, Deeded Rights)”
- Zoning: LSR
Roof
- Roof: “Clay”
Security Features
- Security Features: “Security System”
Sewer
- Sewer: “Public Sewer”
Taxes
- Tax Annual Amount: 17948
- Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
- Electric: “Generator”, “Circuit Breakers”, “Generator Connection”
- Utilities: “for Gas Range”, “for Electric Dryer”, “Washer Hookup”, “Generator Connection”
- Water Source: “Public”
Windows
- Window Features: “Insulated Windows”, “Screens”