Brookline Homes with Shingle Style

Brookline Homes with Shingle Style

Welcome to Brookline, Massachusetts—a charming town that beautifully blends suburban tranquility with urban sophistication. Nestled just six miles from downtown Boston, Brookline is renowned for its tree-lined streets, vibrant community, and rich historical significance. With a population that embraces diversity and a commitment to education, this picturesque town is an ideal place for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

One of the most enchanting architectural styles you’ll find in Brookline is the Shingle Style home. Characterized by its distinctive wooden shingles, which wrap around the structure seamlessly, these homes exude a warm, inviting feel. The Shingle Style, popularized in the late 19th century, is celebrated for its fluidity and harmony with the surrounding landscape. In Brookline, these homes often feature expansive porches, intricate gables, and large windows that invite natural light—perfect for enjoying the serene ambiance of this lovely town.

Living in Brookline means having access to top-rated schools, lush parks, and a thriving local economy. The town boasts an array of dining options, boutique shops, and cultural attractions, making it a vibrant community to call home. Whether you're strolling through the historic Coolidge Corner or enjoying a peaceful afternoon at the beautiful Larz Anderson Park, Brookline offers a lifestyle that balances convenience and charm.

If you’re searching for a home that reflects the unique character of Brookline, look no further than the stunning Shingle Style residences that dot the landscape. Experience the perfect blend of history, beauty, and community in this exceptional Massachusetts town. Welcome home!

Newest Brookline Homes with Shingle Style

120 Rawson Rd, Brookline
$4,250,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 73590255 MLS
Set high atop Aspinwall Hill in close proximity to Washington Square and Brookline Village, this incredible Shingle-style carriage house offers a remarkable confluence of breathtaking historical character and effortless contemporary cool. Designed by prominent Boston architects Hartwell and Richardson in 1888 and spanning over 6300 sf of interior living space, this property preserves striking original architectural features, from original double doors used for horse drawn carriages to a turreted top level living area featuring soaring cathedral ceilings, restored beams, skylights, and sweeping vistas of the lushly landscaped 0.58 acre lot. Modern touches also abound, from the stone-capped kitchen island in the upper-level entertaining space to the two-story fireplace in the voluminous open-plan downstairs living area. An entertainer’s paradise, this property offers two equally stunning living, dining and kitchen spaces, plus a wonderful newly refinished auxiliary lounge on the lower level. In addition to five generous bedrooms and three and a half full baths, the house also offers a brilliant built-in office or library, a second office / workspace in a repurposed carriage stall, and a versatile workshop or art studio. The one-of-a-kind “jockey walk” art gallery off the main foyer offers an inspiring spot to showcase an art collection. The house offers exceptional indoor-outdoor connections including a luminous family room or sun room off the garden, two generous decks, multiple balconies, a stone patio, and an expansive backyard with mature plantings. A graceful circular driveway and two garage bays offer plenty of parking for a crowd. Numerous recent updates, including five-zone 2023 HVAC, five new skylights, many new light fixtures; and new recessed lights, sheet rock and new or newly refinished wood floors in all the bedrooms. Exceptionally well located on a private way yet easily accessible to premier shopping, dining, multiple Green Line stops, downtown Boston, the Longwood Medical area, and renowned public and private schools. This thrilling property is like nothing you’ve ever seen---a serene oasis nestled in one of Brookline's most desirable locations with the best of city living at your doorstep. An incredible opportunity.

120 Rawson Rd, Brookline

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Elisabeth Preis from Listing Office: Compass.

Start Your Search

The property listing data and information, or the Images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors, landlords and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information, and the Images, are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing, leasing or renting listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing, leasing or renting. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the Images, set forth herein.

How much is your home worth?

Get instant property value now!