Sold! Updated Peacock Farm-Style Home in Lexington

Sparkling updates make this original Walter Pierce-designed Peacock Farm classic a standout in the Pleasant Brook/Peacock Farm neighborhoods. Located on the White Pine Lane cul de sac, the house offers the best of both the pioneering midcentury design and modern amenities. In 2015 the kitchen/main level was renovated, opening up the floor plan; refinishing hardwood floors; adding new kitchen and dining room windows; recessed LED lighting; blowing in cellulose insulation into walls and ceiling; and adding top appliances like a Sub Zero refrigerator with double freezers; Miele dishwasher, range, and hood; microwave drawer; custom light fixture; and a wine fridge. The bedroom level has a master that shares a Jack-and-Jill bath with the two other bedrooms there. Additionally, there are two above-grade rooms with closets on the first level that could be used as bedrooms, offices, dens, family room, etc. This house also has a basement below the first floor, allowing for extra storage and as a location for the utilities, freeing up living area on the main floors. The entryway has slate floors and built-in coat/bag hangers. Stylish, flexible, and part of a neighborhood with a swimming pool, a rich history, and a super location, minutes from Cambridge.

The listing will be on MLS on or about June 22. Showings to begin on June 24. There will be open houses Friday, Saturday, and Sunday that week, times to be determined. Offers shall be reviewed 1:00 (TBC) Tuesday, June 28.

Recent Updates

• 2011 – Wood-burning fireplace insert and new chimney liner; used frequently with regular maintenance
• 2012 – Conversion to natural gas heating system, new boiler and 3-zone heating with Nest thermostats
• 2015 – Kitchen/main level renovation, including insulation, lighting, and appliances
• 2015 – Mini-split units (AC/heat) in 3 upstairs bedrooms and main living area
• 2015 – New Marvin windows with retractable screens in kitchen and dining room
• 2019 – Nest smoke and CO detectors throughout
• 2019 – Cedar closets in foyer, downstairs office/bedroom, and all upstairs bedrooms
• Custom window treatments (drapes and top-down/bottom-up cordless shades)

Some of the Current Owners’ Updates

• 2020 – New LG washer and dryer
• 2020 – All ceilings in all bedrooms were refinished to a smooth stucco texture and rooms were repainted. All light fixtures in bedrooms and hallways were replaced.
• 2020 – Smart lights switches (Lutron Caseta) installed throughout and electrical outlets replaced to be tamper-resistant. Outdoor Ring video and motion detected floodlights. Nest doorbell installed
• 2021 – Custom mailbox installed
• 2022 – Light fixtures in two bathrooms replaced. Bathrooms repainted
• Front and patio doors have August smart locks with all the door handles and locks replaced

Notable Features

• Open staircases
• Patio off the living area
• Plentiful basement storage, including large shelving units and cedar closet
• Original Hope windows with removable screens & storms
• Roof – circa 2010
• Parking – Sellers explored adding a garage or carport. Hisel-Flynn Architects provided designs. Sellers will convey those materials.
• Outdoor furniture and outdoor gas grill can be included in the sale

Read about the history of Pleasant Brook, Peacock Farm, and the architect Walter Pierce here.