12 Fairmount St

This elegant property shows the beauty of nature from every window and doorway. Built in 1883 and a fine example of Shingle Style design, the house is approximately 3074 square feet and set on a beautifully landscaped lot of 11,339 square feet. It is surrounded by the Frederick Law Olmsted Historic Site and the countryside of Isabella Stewart Gardner's "Green Hill." Rich in detail and character, there is a multi-sided front parlor, fireplaces and scenic views from the recently reconstructed back porches. There are 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, spaces for home offices, comfortable living and gracious entertaining.The grounds have been preserved and enhanced with a pollinator garden, a pergola with roses and wisteria, gravel walkways and peaceful areas to sit and contemplate.Tucked away from others, but within easy access to all the amenities of Brookline and Boston, this is a special property.