Home Showcase: Classic elegance, modern touches in Belmont

Even longtime Belmont residents may not be familiar with H. Thaxter Underwood, but the architect — who came into practice in the beginning of the 1900s — has his fingerprints all over the Town of Homes.

Responsible for the bathhouse and lockers at the Underwood Pool and the Belmont Police Station, his residential work at 36 Hillcrest Road became part of the first phase of the Walnut Hill neighborhood. In short, the home is kind of a big deal.

Beyond its storied pedigree, the 1913 property is an estate imbued with period accents that give it a formal elegance from the moment you step into the foyer. From there, a front-to-back living room with wainscoting, paneling, paned french doors, and a substantial fireplace offers an inviting and relaxing space for hosting — or winding down.

Formal occasion? The dedicated dining room is practically banquet sized. Kicking back for a casual family game night or watching a big game? The lower level family room is decked out with original pieces of a British pub.

A window-wrapped, newer kitchen stuns with custom cabinetry, large eat-in island, and a cozy noo. It even opens to a treetop deck for a serene backdrop to your morning coffee.

Seven bedrooms on the second and third floor and close to 6,800 square feet means you won’t be short on space for guests and loved ones.

Minutes from schools, fine dining in Belmont Center, and transportation, the home’s location is also convenient to Harvard Square and is just a short drive to Boston.

For more information about the home, listed at $3,750,000, contact Lynn Findlay with Coldwell Banker Realty, 617-909-6979.

Home Showcase:

Address: 36 Hillcrest Road, Belmont, MA, US

Bedrooms: 7

List Price: $3,750,000

Square feet: 6,774

Price per square foot: $554

Annual taxes: $30,402 in 2022

Location: Walnut Hill neighborhood.

Built in: 1913

The Appraisal:

Pros:

Super spacious

Beautiful lower level family room

Cons:

Belmont taxes