Home of the Week: House on the Charles River
This Italianate style home, listed for $1.5M in Waltham, sits on a 16,200-square-foot lot that backs up to the Charles River.
The house, built around 1850 for Robert Murray, a landscape gardener, features a private dock for kayaking and fishing, or simply sitting in a chair to contemplate.
- 15-foot-long foyer with a curved stairway
- 210-square-foot den with a six-over-six window
The Charles River, formed from glaciers ages ago, can be accessed from the house via a private dock.
Author's summary: Historic home on Charles River for $1.5M.