Rare and prestigious Farlow Hill development opportunity tailored for premium custom home builders and luxury residential developers. Situated in one of Newton's most coveted and historic neighborhoods, this 15,500 square foot (0.36 acre) parcel offers a blank canvas to construct a world-class estate. Farlow Hill is renowned for its architectural heritage, rolling landscapes, and sweeping views, providing a high-value backdrop for an ambitious architectural masterpiece.The site features a dramatic slope that has been fully cleared of all trees, maximizing the potential for striking architectural designs. This topography is ideal for a multi-level estate featuring daylight walkouts, terraced gardens, or infinity-edge amenities that capitalize on the elevated vantage point. All utilities are readily available at the street level, including municipal water, sewer, and gas. To streamline your due diligence and planning phases, a comprehensive topography and land survey are readily available upon request. Recognizing that raw land transactions in Newton are highly sensitive to initial development cash flows and site preparation logistics, the seller is uniquely positioned to support your project's success. The seller is open to structured purchase options, offering creative and flexible terms designed to align with your construction milestones and optimize early-stage capital allocation. Located just minutes from downtown Boston, elite private academies, major transit systems, and premier shopping and dining, this property combines a secluded residential feel with unparalleled urban access. Execute a landmark build in one of Greater Boston's most resilient and sought after markets.
Newton Corner, located between the Charles River and Newton Centre, is a historic and commuter-friendly Newton neighborhood with a busy rotary and a village-style commercial strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Newton Corner rotary where Centre Street meets Washington Street, with coffee counters, longtime eateries, and small storefronts in constant motion. Pillars include the storied Deluxe Town Diner, the Newton Corner House of Pizza, and the Newton Free Library’s main branch nearby. Brick apartment blocks and classic New England houses line side streets that rise gently away from the traffic. Green edges appear at nearby river paths and pocket parks. The Massachusetts Turnpike and local bus routes shape a practical, connected feel.
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Property details
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Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Scenic views from the property
Exterior features
Elevated and sloped lot, cleared and lot staked
Paved public road frontage with public maintenance
Scenic views
Home design
Residential property
Utilities
Gas available at the street
Electric available at the street
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community has access to public transportation, shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facilities, highway access, houses of worship, private and public schools, and a university
Not a senior community
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Property is listed as Active
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