157 Centre St, Dover, MA 02030

Dover
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Shanahan Group
157 Centre St,Dover, MA 02030
$4,950,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 5,323 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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Listed by: kandi pitrus
Office: berkshire hathaway homeservices commonwealth real estate
MLS#:73588247
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$4,950,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$929.93

About this home

Welcome to The Nightingale Country Estate, a distinctive private retreat where elegant living and natural beauty come together. Encompassing 15.31 acres, the property includes 5.84 acres of manicured lawns, colorful gardens, and two spring-fed ponds ideal for summer swimming and winter skating, all introduced by gated entrances and handsome stone walls. An additional 9.47 acres of sunlit meadows, open fields, and peaceful woodlands enhance the estate’s exceptional privacy, while the property borders extensive conservation land and scenic trails. The expansive, picturesque acreage also presents exciting possibilities for outdoor recreation and equestrian pursuits, with ample space to accommodate a pool, tennis or pickleball court, or barn and paddock, subject to applicable approvals. At the heart of the property is the five-bedroom main residence, accompanied by a carriage house featuring a heated four-car garage and a self-contained one-bedroom suite with kitchen—perfect for guests,...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1890
  • Listing ID #:73588247
  • Updated:October 17, 2026 at 11:19 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:6
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:13
  • Flooring:Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Tile
  • Dining Description:Crown Molding, Dining Area, Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathroom - Full
  • Kitchen Description:Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Country Kitchen, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Basement Description:Bulkhead, Concrete, Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
  • Living area:5,323 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:3 Cooling Zones, Central Air
  • Heating:Fireplace(s), Oil, Propane, Radiant, Steam
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shingle
  • Year built:1890
  • Building area:5,323 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:15.3 Acres
  • Lot Features:Cleared, Farm, Gentle Sloping, Level, Underground Storage Tank, Wooded
  • Architectural Style:Antique, Cape, Carriage House
  • Construction Materials:Frame
  • Exterior Features:Decorative Lighting, Fruit Trees, Garden, Horses Permitted, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter

Schools

  • High school:Dover/Sherborn
  • Middle school:Dover/Sherborn
  • Elementary school:Chickering

Utilities

  • Water:Private
  • Sewer:Private Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$4,950,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$929.93
  • Tax amount:$23,616 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Electric Dryer Hookup, First Floor, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Washer Hookup
  • Amenities:Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Crown Molding, Entry Hall, Inlaw Apt., Library, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Vestibule, Wet Bar

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:11
  • Parking description:Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Heated Garage, Off Street, Paved, Paved Drive, Storage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:6
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