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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 to enjoy! A treasure!

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms6
  • Mls StatusBack on Market
  • Bathroom6
  • Lot Features
    • Cleared
    • Farm
    • Gentle Sloping
    • Level
    • Underground Storage Tank
    • Wooded
  • Parcel Number 79261
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $2,225,800
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$25,083

School Information

  • High School Dover/Sherborn
  • Elementary SchoolChickering
  • High SchoolDover-Sherborn
  • Junior HighDover/Sherborn

Parking

  • Parking Spaces11
  • Covered Spaces 6
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features
    • Detached
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Garage Faces Side
    • Heated Garage
    • Off Street
    • Paved
    • Paved Drive
    • Storage

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 First
  • Bathroom 3 Second
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 5.5
  • Bedroom 2 First,13 x 12
  • Bedroom 3 Second,19 x 13
  • Bedroom 4 Second,16 x 14
  • Bedroom 5 Second,15 x 14
  • Dining Room Main, First,20 x 14
  • Full Bath5
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen Main, First,20 x 16
  • Living Room Main, First,15 x 27
  • Main Level Bedrooms 1
  • Master Bedroom Main, First,20

Basic Information

  • List Price$4,500,000
  • MLS Number73425515
  • Modification Date03/09/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • Address157 Centre Street
  • Building Number157
  • CountyNorfolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetCentre Street
  • TownDover
  • Zip02030

Building

  • Basement
    • Bulkhead
    • Concrete
    • Crawl Space
    • Interior Entry
    • Partial
    • Unfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • Door Features French Doors
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces Total 5
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter
  • Garage Spaces6
  • Patio And Porch Features Patio
  • Property StyleColonial, Antique, Carriage House
  • Rooms13
  • Window Features Skylight
  • Year Built1890
  • Year Built Details Approximate, Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage15.3
  • Other Structures Guest House

Interior

  • Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features
    • Bathroom - Full
    • Cable Hookup
    • Closet
    • Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
    • Dining Area
    • Inlaw Apt.
    • Library
    • Open Floorplan
    • Pantry
    • Sitting Room
    • Sun Room
    • Wet bar

Exterior

  • Exterior Features
    • Decorative Lighting
    • Fruit Trees
    • Garden
    • Guest House
    • Horses Permitted
    • Patio
    • Professional Landscaping
    • Sprinkler System
    • Stone Wall
  • RoofWood, Rubber

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Steam, Radiant, Oil, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Sewer Private Sewer
  • Water Source Private

Property Information

  • Square Feet5,309
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 5,309
  • Lot Size Square Feet 666,468
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Property Condition Remodeled
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Conservation Area
    • Park
    • Stable(s)
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedSecond Dishwasher
  • Horse YN Yes
  • Security Features Security System

Other

  • Date Listed09/03/2025
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count28

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Listed by The Bohlin Group of Compass

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