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157 Centre St, Dover, MA

Dover · MA 02030

$4,500,000
Price
6
Beds
5.5
Baths
5309
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1890
Lot size: 15.3 Acres Lot
Price per square foot: $848 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 6 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Heat Pump, Oil, Window AC

About this home

OPEN HOUSES CANCELED The Nightingale Country Estate- Exquisite 5 bedroom residence with additional carriage house that offers a heated 4 car garage and charming one bedroom in-law/guest suite. This landmark property is composed of the main house along with the additional buildings on 5.84 acres of lush lawns, 2 spring fed ponds for skating and swimming, along with stunning perennial gardens. To add to the privacy, an additional 9 acre area of open fields, meadows and forest, wrap around the estate and border acres of conservation land and trails. A well known architect was involved with creating a new interior design to enhance and provide many updates to this unique residence. Two ensuite bedrooms on the first level with 3 additional bedrooms on the second floor along with a sitting room. Each room offers a special charm including the solarium with fireplace and radiant heated floors. The gated entrances and stonewalls highlight the beginning of the various hardscape enhancements.

Neighborhood & Transit

157 Centre St, Dover · MA 02030

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
239 days
Listing Price:
$4,500,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$848
Tax Assessment:
$2,225,800 in 2025
Taxes:
$2,090 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,309 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Main house has 5 bdrms- 4489 SF Carriage house 1 bdrm- 820 SF
Kitchen
Main Floor, Country Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Gas Stove, Second Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Custom Built Cabinets, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Upgraded, French Doors, Main Level, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Primary Bedroom
Main Floor, Dressing Room, Full Bathroom, Fireplace, Custom Built Closet/Cabinets, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Cable Hookup, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
13
Above grade area
5309
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Heat Pump, Oil, Individual
Heating Zone
Unknown
Cooling
Central Air, Window AC
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
Private Water
Sewer
Private Sewerage
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
666,468 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Wooded, Paved Drive, Underground Storage Tank, Cleared, Farmland, Gentle Slope, Level
Exterior Features
Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Guest House, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting

Parking

Garage Parking
6 Parking Spaces, Detached, Side Entry, Heated, Storage, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Clapboard, Wood
Roof
Wood Shingles, Rubber

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
15X27
Living room features
Fireplace, Ceiling - Beamed, Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
20X14
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Remodeled
Kitchen dimensions
20X16
Primary bedroom dimensions
20X14
Bedroom 2 level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
13X12
Bedroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
19X13
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
16X14
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
15X14
Bedroom 5 features
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 level
First Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full

Listing information

Listing agent
The Bohlin Group
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
73425515
Disclosure
Two lots- Lot with buildings is 5.84 A. Has 2 ponds spring fed. Assessed at 2,095,500. Second lot wraps around house lot -9.47 A. Second lot has a conservation restriction with Dover. Assessed at 130,300. Total 15.3 Acres Well known artist created the wall paintings-
Disclosure
Main house has 5 bdrms- 4489 SF Carriage house 1 bdrm- 820 SF