12 Summit Road Lexington, MA 02421
Listing Courtesy of: MLS PIN / Barrett Sotheby's International Realty / Jackie Hawkinson

  12 Summit Road Lexington, MA 02421

Sold (142 Days)
$2,350,000
6
BED
6.5
BATH
8,685
SQFT

Description

Famed artist Hermann Dudley Murphy modeled this 1915 Villa after a mansion he and his wife loved on their honeymoon in Florence, Italy. Sited on a truly exceptional lot with dramatic seasonal views, the landscape was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. The home is located on Follen Hill’s Mount Independence, one of the highest points in Lexington. Extensive electrical, heating, cooling and window updates provide a foundation to create your own grand and private estate property. The former 35 x 24-foot artist’s studio with soaring ceilings is now an indoor swimming pool retreat and lounging area. This room overlooks The Great Lawn and steps leading to the foundation stones of a historic observation tower. French doors connect the interior to the extensive grounds. With over 7000 sf of Craftsman-influenced living area that includes stenciled cypress paneling, six bedrooms, seven baths and seven fireplaces, this is a rare opportunity to write your own chapter in this storied history.

MLS #:
73044289
Taxes
$32,669(2023)
Lot Size
1.26 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1915
Style
Italianate
Views
Scenic View(s)
County
Middlesex County
Community
Follen Hill

Listed By

Jackie Hawkinson, Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with
Judith Moore
Source
MLS PIN
Last checked Sep 13 2025 at 8:14 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
Interior Features
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer - Upright
  • Sun Room
  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Laundry: Washer Hookup
  • Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Windows: Screens
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Oven
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Second Floor
  • Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • High Speed Internet
  • Wet Bar
  • Cable Hookup
  • Wired for Sound
  • Plumbed for Ice Maker
  • Closet
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Lighting - Sconce
  • Mud Room
  • Play Room
  • Laundry: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Sitting Room
  • Library
  • Laundry: Recessed Lighting
  • Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Electric
  • Lighting - Pendant
  • Ceiling - Beamed
  • Range Hood
  • Crown Molding
  • Tank Water Heater
Kitchen
  • Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Dining Area
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Wine Chiller
  • Gas Stove
  • Peninsula
  • Second Dishwasher
  • Flooring - Hardwood
  • Exterior Access
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
Subdivision
  • Follen Hill
Lot Information
  • Gentle Sloping
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 7
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Dining Room
  • Foundation: Stone
Heating and Cooling
  • Hydro Air
  • Natural Gas
  • Central
  • Baseboard
  • Fireplace(s)
  • Fireplace
  • Central Air
Basement Information
  • Full
  • Partially Finished
  • Walk-Out Access
  • Interior Entry
  • Concrete
Pool Information
  • Indoor
Flooring
  • Tile
  • Hardwood
  • Marble
  • Stone / Slate
  • Flooring - Hardwood
  • Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Slate
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
  • Utilities: For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, For Electric Range, Icemaker Connection
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Energy: Thermostat
School Information
  • Elementary School: Bowman
  • Middle School: Clarke
  • High School: Lhs
Garage
  • Attached Garage
Parking
  • Off Street
  • Paved Drive
  • Paved
  • Driveway
  • Attached
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Faces Side
  • Total: 6
Living Area
  • 8,685 sqft
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