Once in a lifetime opportunity to own this stunning Reading Estate sitting proudly westward atop Longview Road. Estate has 2.37 acres of beautifully manicured grounds on one of the most sought after streets on Reading's West Side. The esteemed architect George Earnest Robinson of Boston was tasked with replicating Bessie’s Cotswold dream home in England down to every last detail: Ashlar stone exterior walls interspersed with stucco and hand hewn white oak timbers, copper downspouts and gutters, decorative clay chimney pots..One example of how far she went to reproduce an authentic English residence is evidenced by the rough slate roofing which was imported directly from Great Britain. The interior detail of the residence boasts the sort of craftsmanship that reminds one that artistry and imagination are the genesis of all great structures. Sculpted by hand from rough timber, stone and cement this building stands as a masterpiece of early 20th century fine home construction. A must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
6.52 acresLot Size
$742Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Eric Doherty• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Bought with Eric Doherty• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Interior Features: Closet, Slider, Pantry, Entrance Foyer, Bathroom, Sun Room, Sitting Room, Entry Hall, Den, Walk-Up Attic, Laundry Chute, Internet Available - Broadband
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,000
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Stone
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Stone
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio, Covered
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 6.52
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $21,470
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main St -> to Summer Ave -> Prospect to Longview
UnparsedAddress: 17 Longview Rd, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,230
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Middlesex County
APN: 733564
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 7
Listing Information
Exclusions: Please Inquire As There Are Items Staying With The Home, Some Excluded And Some Negotiable
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Alice M. Barrows Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 98° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Reading, MA • 01867
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$2.82M – $3.41M
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