Originally known as the Charles Davis House, the colorful Newton Center home was constructed in the Second Empire style in 1860.
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In a sea of whites and grays, 929 Beacon St. isn’t afraid to stand out.
Originally known as the Charles Davis House, the colorful Newton Center home was constructed in the Second Empire style in 1860 by Davis, a well-to-do chemical manufacturer in Boston, according to historic documents. It later served as a nursing home before returning to a single-family dwelling. About 20 years ago, an architect purchased the home and transformed it for himself into a six-bedroom, eight-and-a-half-bathroom home that exudes vibrant color and historic features that effortlessly blend with modern amenities.
“Not only did he restore it to its original beauty, but he was also inspired beyond that. He really took it to another level,” said broker Ilene Solomon of Coldwell Banker Realty of Chestnut Hill, who has the listing.
In front of the 7,313-square-foot house, which boasts a mansard roof, unique gardens are interwoven with stonework and fountains. A walkway leads up to the front steps, and a veranda wraps around the front of the home, providing space to take a seat. Step inside a welcoming central hallway and see how all the rooms on the main floor feel open to each other thanks to massive doorways and high ceilings…