Massachusetts
Cambridge
43 Larch Road

$3,895,000

43 Larch Road, Cambridge, MA 02138

5 beds |
5 baths |
4,230 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1886
10,019sqft lot
—— car garage
$921/sqft
Listed 3 days ago

Property Description

Built for transcendalist philosopher Francis Abbott, this re-imagined and expanded residence introduces a dynamic relationship between the indoors and outdoors. Achieving this goal, this house features generously proportioned high ceilings and tall windows, which are defined and supported by mahogany-clad blued steel columns. Custom-built bookcases with a rolling ladder surrounds the library. A private entrance leads to a first floor bedroom with a copper glass skylight and an en-suite bathroom. The kitchen offers Bubinga cabinetry, Sub-Zero, Gaggenau & Bosch appliances and a glorious sun-filled eating area. Delightful grand & intimate entertaining space w/ fireplaces, dramatic lighting, interior balconies and hidden doorways. Third floor media room w/custom wall unit and home office. Large fenced-in yard with tall trees, waterfalls, deck and patio area. The Larches is a close knit community that offers easy access to Harvard Sq. Boston and all routes. A 1 of 1 to the Cambridge market.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: October 15, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Barrett Sotheby's International Realty : 781-862-1700
Listing Agent:: Todd Movsessian : 617-968-0000
MLS ID:: 73443752

General: Bathroom - FullBathroom - Tiled With Shower StallCountertops - Stone/Granite/SolidRecessed LightingLighting - SconceBathroom - Tiled With Tub & ShowerClosetCloset/Cabinets - Custom BuiltLighting - OverheadCathedral Ceiling(s)Lighting - PendantVaulted Ceiling(s)Wet barCable HookupBathroomLibraryOfficeMedia Room
Appliances: Gas Water HeaterWater HeaterRangeDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Laundry: Laundry ClosetFlooring - Stone/Ceramic TileCountertops - Stone/Granite/SolidElectric Dryer HookupExterior AccessRecessed LightingFirst Floor
Basement: FullInterior EntryBulkheadSump PumpConcreteUnfinished
Flooring: WoodTileCarpetMarbleFlooring - Stone/Ceramic TileFlooring - Wood
A/C: Central Air3 or More
Heating: Forced AirNatural GasHydro AirFireplace
Fireplace: Living RoomMaster BedroomFireplaceFireplaces: 3
Eco/Green Feature: Thermostat

General: PorchDeck - CompositePatioRain GuttersProfessional LandscapingSprinkler SystemScreensFenced YardStone Wall
Style: Colonial
Parking: Paved DriveOff StreetDrivewayStone/Gravel

Roofing: Shingle
Windows: SkylightInsulated WindowsStorm Window(s)Screens
General: FrameConcrete Perimeter

Road/Access: Public
Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
County: Middlesex

Zoning: A-1M:00247 L:00072417475
Fencing: Fenced/EnclosedFenced

Utilities: for Gas RangeGeneratorCircuit Breakers
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: MLS Property Information Network
Exclusions: Custom Kitchen Pendent.

This listing courtesy of Todd Movsessian, Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

John M Tobin

197 Vassal Ln, Cambridge, MA, 02138

Grades PK-5

0.51 miles away

Vassal Lane Upper School

197 Vassal Ln, Cambridge, MA, 02138

Grades 6-8

0.51 miles away

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02138

Grades 9-12

1.54 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.