A truly unique opportunity to live in the coveted Cliff Estates neighborhood, this distinctive contemporary residence offers an extraordinary combination of architecture, privacy, and setting. Surrounded by rare, exceptional privacy, the home is designed to bring the outdoors in, with dramatic cathedral beamed ceilings, oversized windows, and a stunning wall of floor-to-ceiling glass in the family room overlooking the patio and private grounds. The open-concept floor plan creates a wonderful sense of volume and light, while gorgeous original millwork adds warmth and character throughout. The home offers three bedrooms, two full baths, a two-car garage, and flexible living spaces ready to be reimagined for today’s lifestyle. While cosmetic updates are needed, several major systems have been recently replaced and the existing systems are in good working order, providing an excellent foundation for the next owner. For buyers seeking a special home in an exceptional neighborhood—or builders looking for an opportunity to create something truly their own—this is a rare chance to live in one of Wellesley’s most desirable settings while taking advantage of the home’s remarkable architecture, privacy, and potential.
Cliff Estates, located between Wellesley Square and the Charles River, is a residential and wooded Wellesley neighborhood with curving lanes and stone-walled lots. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Washington Street at Central Street, where café patios, independent shops, and the commuter rhythm set the tone. Architectural cues lean Colonial Revival and mid-century updates, with deep setbacks and mature canopy. The Brook Path and Fuller Brook Park trace quiet green corridors for walking loops. Wellesley College’s lakeside grounds and cultural calendar add a refined backdrop. Days often orbit around the village center’s small-scale storefronts and the town’s trail network.
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Market insights
7 Arnold Rd · $995,000
DAYS ON MARKET
12 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$995,000
Median sale price in this area is $780,137. (22% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Mud room
Cathedral ceiling(s) in family room
Picture windows in family and dining rooms
Open floor plan in family room
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the second floor with full bathroom and hardwood flooring
Second bedroom on the second floor with hardwood flooring
Third bedroom on the second floor with hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Second-floor bathrooms tiled with tub(s)
Primary bathroom present
Kitchen
Stone/ceramic tile flooring in kitchen
Oven
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Freezer
Laundry & utility
Laundry on the first floor
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Stone / slate flooring
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Corner lot
Public road frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Approximately built (year from public records)
Above-grade finished living area approximately 2,348
Parking
Attached garage with 2 garage spaces
Two covered spaces
Four open parking spaces
Total of 6 parking spaces
Paved driveway and off-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community offers access to public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, conservation area, highway access, and public schools
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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