Your approach driving down the long, winding driveway sets the expectation of what is to come as the landscape opens to the view of this beautiful craftsman's contemporary. The prominent residence, framed by an expanse of lawns has lovely walkways, stone walls, gardens, and an apple orchard—suddenly you know that home happens here. A rare offering on approx 4.55 acres of land, the sophisticated 12 room, 4 bedroom Contemporary has Architect Digest level design with top-of-the line construction. Features include polished wood floors on 2 levels, a detailed-designed kitchen, and renovated bathrooms including a new lavish and luxurious master bathroom. !st & 2nd Floor Master Bedrooms. Party indoors and out with flowing rooms that combine effortlessly, serve the perfect martini at the bar, which also doubles as a glorious sun room, and take the party outdoors to the grilling pergola and wrap-around deck. Enjoy Top Rated Schools, and all the amenities Harvard has to offer! Welcome Home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
4.55 acresLot Size
$392Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Therese Oliver• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Bought with Paige Yates• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Weston
Striking contemporary Cape, privately set in a breathtaking, sun-filled meadow/orchard. Gourmet kitchen boasts cherry cabinets, professional grade appliances, vast areas of granite counter tops - this all opens into dining and bar area. Great for entertaining!. A fully furnished bar with copper counter tops, has adjoining den that shares back patio with dining room. Living room features soaring ceilings w/custom pendant lighting, center fireplace and French doors that open to deck - enjoying peaceful view of orchard and meadows. 1st and 2nd floor master suites, both w/adjoining dens and large baths. Two other large size bedrooms w/separate bath, and beautiful guest suite with private bath. Walk out lower level, partially finished for pool, exercise etc. Home benefits from both active and passive solar, custom energy efficient windows and doors. Land perfect for equestrians, pool or both! Located on Harvard's prettiest road, easy highway access and top rated school system. A must see!
MLS PIN #30490284
Aug 15, 2001
Sold
$1,100,000
$248/sq ft
Apr 2, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Mar 30, 2001
Listed
$1,100,000
$248/sq ft
MAGNIFICENT LOCATION! SUNFILLED & ENERGY EFFICIENT CUSTOM CONT CAPE W/5646 SQ FT NESTLED ON 4.5 PRIVATE ACRES, SPECTACULAR GARDENS & APPLE ORCHARD. CATH CEIL, SKYLTS, HOT TUB RM,GARDEN RM, FF MASTER,ACCESS TO HORSE TRAILS & CONSERV
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$21,090 (+7.7%)
$294,900 + $974,800
$1,269,700
2022
$19,579 (+2.0%)
$296,000 + $797,200
$1,093,200
2021
$19,186 (+5.2%)
$296,000 + $725,600
$1,021,600
2020
$18,241 (+7.4%)
$296,000 + $691,600
$987,600
2019
$16,990 (+1.1%)
$324,200 + $651,100
$975,300
2018
$16,805 (+6.3%)
$324,200 + $655,700
$979,900
2017
$15,814 (+1.5%)
$285,200 + $588,500
$873,700
2016
$15,583 (−8.4%)
$275,500 + $587,800
$863,300
2015
$17,020 (+4.1%)
$271,100 + $685,600
$956,700
2014
$16,350 (+2.5%)
$271,100 + $685,600
$956,700
2013
$15,958 (+2.7%)
$271,100 + $685,600
$956,700
2012
$15,537 (+2.0%)
$271,100 + $685,600
$956,700
2011
$15,239 (+6.7%)
$290,800 + $694,300
$985,100
2010
$14,283 (+4.5%)
$314,000 + $682,700
$996,700
2009
$13,673
$337,500 + $680,600
$1,018,100
Tax history for 78 E Bare Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$21,090 (+7.7%)
$294,900 + $974,800
$1,269,700
2022
$19,579 (+2.0%)
$296,000 + $797,200
$1,093,200
2021
$19,186 (+5.2%)
$296,000 + $725,600
$1,021,600
2020
$18,241 (+7.4%)
$296,000 + $691,600
$987,600
2019
$16,990 (+1.1%)
$324,200 + $651,100
$975,300
2018
$16,805 (+6.3%)
$324,200 + $655,700
$979,900
2017
$15,814 (+1.5%)
$285,200 + $588,500
$873,700
2016
$15,583 (−8.4%)
$275,500 + $587,800
$863,300
2015
$17,020 (+4.1%)
$271,100 + $685,600
$956,700
2014
$16,350 (+2.5%)
$271,100 + $685,600
$956,700
2013
$15,958 (+2.7%)
$271,100 + $685,600
$956,700
2012
$15,537 (+2.0%)
$271,100 + $685,600
$956,700
2011
$15,239 (+6.7%)
$290,800 + $694,300
$985,100
2010
$14,283 (+4.5%)
$314,000 + $682,700
$996,700
2009
$13,673
$337,500 + $680,600
$1,018,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
198,198
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,432
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1535323
Parking Spaces
9
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Feb 3, 2021.
Apr 16, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Apr 16, 2025 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved