About 8 Gould Road, Lexington

Learn More About This Exceptional Property

Welcome to 8 Gould Road, a sophisticated, modern and timeless home, nestled in the northwest corner of Lexington, in a leafy enclave known to have one of the largest concentrations of architect designed Mid-Century Modern homes in the Northeast. An anchor property in the Upper Turning Mill neighborhood, 8 Gould is a classic Walter Pierce Peacock Farm style home, characterized by open living space afforded by post and beam construction, and punctuated with key design elements of central hearth, vaulted ceilings under gently sloped roof, and framed views of beautiful natural surrounds.

The main level has dramatic open space, with exposed structure and skylights that create wonderful moments of light as you move through the space. A chef’s kitchen offers stainless appliances, propane gas cooking, beautiful tiled backsplash, a terrific amount of storage in custom cabinetry, and limitless work surface on the expansive quartz island. The kitchen transitions to a gracious dining area with lovely Simon Pearce chandelier, and opens to an outdoor pea stone patio, a perfect spot to locate your herb garden and cutting beds.

A warm and welcoming Family Room provides ideal space for intimate gatherings, movie night, or musical performance. With its own zone of heat and cooling, the Sunroom provides a happy quiet spot for play, home office, studio, and opens to fenced outdoor space, surrounded by native flora and fauna.

Upstairs, find a beautifully renovated bathroom. The master bedroom also has a half bath en suite, and with five bedrooms throughout the home, there are multiple options for home office. Iconic cork flooring throughout the lower level, which is home to two lovely bedrooms, each with a custom wardrobe/closet which will convey with property, another beautifully renovated full bathroom, and dedicated laundry room with direct access to mechanical room. Extensive storage space is accessible both inside the home, and outside in a spacious exterior storage shed.

Current Owner has created stunning modern bathrooms, added details like custom handrails and moulding to further enrich the property. They made updates to lighting, added the comfort of security system and ductless AC. Their landscape architect further developed the grounds, adding wonderful native plant material, defining pathways to the various outdoor living spaces, and installing tasteful subtle fencing to create contained outdoor play space.

This a large corner lot, and the house is beautifully sited, set back from the street to enjoy the full benefit of wooded privacy and connection to nature, yet still visibly accessible from the street and very much connected to the neighborhood.

This elegant home offers the privilege of privacy, the warmth of community, and the beauty of historic modernism.

$1,150,000

 About the Turning Mill Neighborhood

Turning Mill is one of Lexington’s renowned Mid-Century Modern enclaves, developed in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, and comprised of both Techbuilt and Peacock Farm style homes. Architects like Walter Gropius, Carl Koch and Walter Pierce are credited for their vision and influence that lead to the development of these architecturally rich neighborhoods – Turning Mill, Peacock Farm, Six Moon Hill, and Five Fields – which are now havens for Modernists who love clean lines, connection to nature, and a strong sense of community.

Turning Mill was approved in 2018 as a Neighborhood Conservation District, in recognition of its consistency of architecture, as well as it’s natural and private Woodland setting.

Surrounded by conservation areas, Turning Mill residents have easy access to miles of trails, popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and Sunday walkers alike. Simonds Brook and Paint Mine Conservation areas, and Burlington’s Landlocked Forest to the east, offer a vast array of wildlife and beautiful natural habitat, including wetlands several vernal pools.

Laura Segal

Exceptional Service Regardless of Price Point

Laura Segal is a highly respected Realtor in the Cambridge office of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty. Laura’s strong knowledge of local communities, broad experience with both Buyers and Sellers, and seasoned design expertise, combine to create a rich, personalized journey for her clients.

A licensed architect, Laura blends her knowledge of the structure and style of houses, with her practiced eye, advising on the best use of interior and exterior spaces. Her skills serve Sellers with property preparation and staging, as well as Buyers, for whom Laura highlights design potential and delivers quick property assessments, critical in this fast-paced market. And for those who are new to the area, Laura acts as a guide to New England vernacular architecture.

A graduate of Skidmore College and Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, Laura has practiced architecture in the Northeast and Midwest. Also an accomplished artist, Laura’s paintings are included in private and corporate collections throughout the United States. Beyond her aesthetic strengths and rigorous work ethic, clients are drawn to Laura’s warmth, authenticity and perceptive nature, as she helps navigate the buying/selling process.

Laura resides in the diverse and vibrant community of Watertown, where she is an active member of the arts community. In true New England form, Laura and her husband can often be found cheering on their kids at the ice rink or soccer field, or walking their dog along the Charles River.

About Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty

Connecting Extraordinary Homes with Extraordinary Lives

In 1962, Betty Gibson, a woman with a pioneering spirit and great vision, founded our company in Boston’s South End. Betty took great pride in championing not only the South End but the growth of Boston as a whole. Today we are Boston’s largest independently owned and operated real estate firm made up by eight offices and a team of approximately 170 dedicated sales professionals.

Our agents bring a wealth of life experiences to real estate. We’ve been teachers, marketers, art historians, musicians, actors, world travelers – and chefs. This diverse and knowledgeable group has one thing in common, years of experience both living and working in the Greater Boston area and are guaranteed to provide white glove services that are second to none.

Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty is set apart by an in-house Marketing Department. Led by a Marketing Director, our marketing team consists of a Photographer, Graphic Designer, Online Media Associate, and Copywriter. Each are dedicated in assisting our agents with creating the highest quality materials for each home.

Whether you are looking at home or abroad, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty is the finest choice for buying, selling or renting a home. With numerous accreditations and languages spoken we invite you to contact any one of our highly skilled agents to show you the Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty difference.