Newton

Newton, known as the “Garden City” for its lush greenery, is comprised of thirteen distinct, charming villages. Just 7 miles west of downtown Boston, this is considered one of the most desirable places to live in the State of Massachusetts. Newton offers luxurious estates with well-manicured landscapes and private gardens. With many turn-of-the-century Colonials, Victorians, Georgians, and Tudor Rivals, Newton’s historical architecture feature period detail that harkens back to a bygone era.

Given its proximity to Boston, Newton is an ideal location for professionals, professors, and families seeking two of the best school districts (Ranked #5 and #6 by Niche’s 2020 Best Public High Schools in Boston) with easy access to the top universities in the area such as Harvard, MIT, Boston College, Boston University and Northeastern University to name a few. Just minutes away from the Mass Pike, Route 9, and Logan Airport, this community has easy access to the major neighborhoods of Boston to include Cambridge, Brookline, Watertown, and Waltham. Many residents desire its convenience to the financial district and Kendall Square’s cluster of technology companies.

Fine dining, exclusive boutiques, fitness centers, and full-service movie theaters can be found in the high-end Chestnut Hill Mall, Chestnut Hill Square, and The Street shopping area. Wegmans and Whole Foods are the predominant grocery stores in this area, but some of the smaller villages offer a more country-store appeal to their patrons with ice cream parlors, bagel houses, cafes, and tiny arts and crafts establishments.

Boston College has a strong presence in this community with its primary campus located in the village of Chestnut Hill. A stunning campus, comprised of gothic revival architecture, Boston College is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. Conservation parks, wetlands, and reservoirs abound in the villages of Newton making this an ideal community for outdoor enthusiasts of hikers, bikers, joggers, and strollers. The Boston Marathon’s “Heart Break Hill” passes by the mansions of Commonwealth Avenue before descending into the last 6 miles of the race to its finish line in the heart of downtown Boston.

Newton, home to the famous Stanley Steamer Company and the “Fig Newton” cookie is a community that takes pride in its historical past with many homes here registered with the Newton Historical Society. New mansions have been constructed in most of the villages with the great effort taken to duplicate some of the architectural integrity of older rivals. Given its proximity to Boston, Newton is a perfect choice for those seeking gracious village living within all the modern conveniences of a city.