8 Oakmount CircleLexington, MA 02420
Merriam Hill · Middlesex County
Description
One of Merriam Hill’s most admired properties, this distinguished 1922 Colonial Revival is set on over an acre in a tranquil setting overlooking “Granny” Pond, with beautiful views and memorable sunrises. Rich in architectural character and thoughtfully maintained over the years, the residence offers gracious proportions, 9-foot ceilings, exquisite period mouldings, handsome built-ins, and exceptional spaces for both everyday living and entertaining. A magnificent front-to-back living room serves as the heart of the home, with a fireplace, wall of built-in bookcases, vaulted ceiling, and beautifully detailed mouldings. The room opens seamlessly to a heated sunroom with sink and direct access to a private bluestone patio, extending the living space outdoors. The spacious kitchen offers tremendous flexibility, with a dedicated laundry area, work station, generous dining space beneath a distinctive turret like ceiling, and access to a wraparound deck. The elegant dining room features glass-front cabinetry, a butler’s pantry, and a folding door opening to the patio, creating an inviting setting for effortless summer entertaining.The expansive primary suite offers a fireplaced bedroom, full bath and a fireplaced private dressing room . Four additional bedrooms and a walk-up attic complete the second floor. The lower level features a knotty pine playroom with direct access to the rear grounds. A charming gardener’s cottage, attached to the 2 car garage, adds to the property’s unique appeal, versatility and possibilities.Surrounded by mature landscaping and exceptional outdoor spaces, this remarkable property combines the romance and craftsmanship of a bygone era with an enviable location. Just minutes from town center and within walking distance of all three schools, Cary Library, the Minuteman Bikeway, conservation and recreation areas, and major routes, this is a rare Merriam Hill offering of enduring character, privacy, and convenience.
Property Information
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub-type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Colonial / Colonial Revival
- Year built
- 1922
- Living area
- 4,047 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 1.09 acres
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 8
- Zoning
- RS
- Days on market
- 15
- MLS® Listing#
- 73579127
Property Features
- Interior
- Entrance Foyer · Wet Bar · Beamed Ceilings · Crown Molding
- Exterior
- Rain Gutters
- Appliances
- Water Heater · Tankless Water Heater · Oven · Dishwasher · Disposal · Microwave · Refrigerator · Washer · Dryer · Range Hood
- Cooling
- None
- Heating
- Baseboard · Oil · Zoned
- Flooring
- Wood · Carpet · Hardwood
- Fireplace
- Family Room · Living Room · Master Bedroom
- Basement
- Full · Partially Finished · Walk-Out Access · Sump Pump
- Parking
- Paved · Detached · Garage Door Opener · Workshop in Garage · Off Street
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup · Washer Hookup
- Patio
- Patio · Deck
- Lot features
- Gentle Sloping · Landscaped · Waterfront
- Construction
- Brick
- Foundation
- Stone
- Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Security
- Security System
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
Rooms
First
- Bathroom 17x4.75
- Family Room15.5x13.083333333
- Living Room26.666666666x14.333333333
Second
- Bathroom 29.333333333x7.5
- Bathroom 311.5x5.5
- Bedroom 214.666666666x11.5
- Bedroom 312.583333333x11.333333333
- Bedroom 413.5x11.5
- Bedroom 513x11.5
- Master Bedroom16.5x15.5
Main
- Dining Room14.583333333x14.166666666
- Kitchen14.583333333x10.5
Schools
- Elementary
- Fiske
- Middle
- Diamond
- High
- Lhs
Financial Details
- HOA
- None
- Annual taxes
- $31,206Tax year 2026
- Assessed value
- $2,535,000
- Parcel number
- M:0055 B:0000 L:0018,554309
Directions
Mass Ave to Meriam Street, Right onto Oakmount Circle
Open Houses
- 12:00–1:30 PMAdd to calendar
- 12:00–1:30 PMAdd to calendar
Listing Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate - 7818620202
Presented by: Lester Savage
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