Home of the Week: 6 Appian Dr., Wellesley

This gorgeous colonial on Wellesley's Appian Dr. received an extensive rebuild only eight short years ago under the skillful hand of designer Jan Gleysteen. That comprehensive renovation enhanced its existing foundation by adding more character to its original architecture and now provides all the amenities and benefits of a new home.

This comfortable and spacious residence boasts 14 rooms throughout four finished levels of living space providing many lifestyle options for its residents. A grand two-story foyer offers a fitting introduction to the main level. For formal entertaining, there is a welcoming 16 x 18 square foot fireplaced living room and an intimate 16 x 18 square foot formal dining area. The 16 x 21 square foot gourmet kitchen has been accented with many premier and warm ingredients, including upgraded cabinetry, granite surfaces and a fantastic cooking center laid in a wall of natural red brick. This impressive culinary center opens into a lovely 19 x 23 square foot fireplaced family room, which in turn leads to an oversized outdoor patio. This floor also contains various private settings with a striking 13 x 20 square foot fireplaced library, a 13 x 16 square foot home office and a convenient 16 x 18 square foot guest suite.

The second level hosts a dramatic 17 x 20 square foot master suite that includes a fireplace, expansive walk-in closet, private office and full bath, a 13 x 20 square foot suite and two bedrooms measuring at 14 x 20 and 14 x 19 square feet. The third story contains another bedroom with a full bath that would make an ideal au-pair or teenager suite. The lower walk-out level offers 1,500 square feet of living space not included in the home's listed square footage and caters to leisure and recreation with a 17 x 24 square foot media room, a 16 x 21 square foot playroom and a 14 x 16 square foot exercise room.

To highlight just a few of the valuable amenities of this impressive home, it offers four-zone heating and central air conditioning systems, a sprinkler system, central vacuum, a security system and a professionally landscaped half acre of land.

Six Appian Dr. just entered the Wellesley real estate market and its unique construction status places it as one of the top choices prospective homebuyers should consider when reviewing property in this beautiful town. It not only presents a tremendous amount of character, it is one of the most well-appointed and comfortable homes available today.

Location: 6 Appian Dr.
Price: $2,595,000
Rooms: 14
Bedrooms: 6
Baths: 6 full, 2 half
Living Area: 6,675 sq. ft.
Fireplaces: 5
Lot Size: 26,217 sq. ft. (.6 acre)
Listing Agent: Tom Aaron, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Wellesley, 781-237-9090

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