Spacious Condo Constructed in Former Ballroom

Coldwell Banker Realty is proud to announce that David Whitman has listed a grand and spacious condominium in Newton, constructed dramatically from what was once the third-floor ballroom of the historic Hunnewell Hill Club. Boasting four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and nearly 4,000 square feet of space, 84 Eldredge Street No. 5 is priced at $1,679,000.

“This is one of the most magnificent and unique condominium homes in Newton, one of only seven units in the Pomeroy House Condominiums. They don’t become available for purchase often. This penthouse emphasizes open space and majestic architecture, matching the character of the three-story, Classical Revival-style Hunnewell Hill Club that opened in 1898,” said Whitman, who is affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty in its Boston-Back Bay Global Luxury office.

The exceptionally grand great room encompasses more than 1,600 square feet with a cove ceiling higher than 15 feet, skylights and Palladian windows. Ornate frieze surrounds the room, which is warmed by a wood-burning fireplace and is accented by ionic columns and arches that flow into the dining room. A staircase on each side of the great room ascends to the loft, featuring original, century-old sculpted plaster garlands. The restaurant chef-designed kitchen is over 25-feet long with a breakfast bar, serving buffet, 18-feet of counter space, generous cabinet storage and top-of-the-line appliances. The main bedroom suite with private bathroom rests on the former ballroom stage. The main suite and two loft bedrooms feature operative skylights and multiple closets. There is an additional room with Palladian windows that can serve as a fourth bedroom or office, and two additional full bathrooms. Residents can enjoy views of the grounds and neighborhood from the large roof deck. The unit includes two dedicated parking spaces.

The Hunnewell Hill Club was constructed by famous twins Francis and Freelan Stanley, manufacturers of the Stanley Steamer automobile. The prestigious social club offered meeting rooms, a dining room, library and reading room, billiards, bowling alleys and, on the top floor, an assembly hall/ballroom that could seat hundreds. Members enjoyed clay tennis and badminton outside. In its heyday, the club hosted musicians and political gathering such as speeches supporting the Woman’s Suffrage movement. The building was sold and became a community and daycare center in the 1960s, then was converted into luxury condos in 1981.

For more information, visit www.homecb.com/84e... or contact David Whitman at (617) 901-6818 or david.whitman@nemoves.com.