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Ridge Hill, Bradley Estate, Needham, MA

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Have you ever wanted a place to go and get away from the noise of life without driving a long distance?   Well we have it here in Needham and that is Ridge Hill, named that because there is a glacier there.  This part of Needham was once where the wealthy of Boston came to summer.  The beautiful piece of land is home to many animals, plants, grasses and it is so beautiful.  There are many trails within the large parcel of land too. 

Link to trails at Ridge Hill: http://www.needhamma.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=2350

Often I go there to set and think, meditate, plan and just get away from the noise of life.  I am only 3 miles east of that sweet spot.  We are so fortunate of have this lovely land to share as a community.

Here are two links to some history about this site which was part of a much large parcel of land.  It provides for an interesting true story of this area of Needham and a man named William Emerson Baker (no relation). 

http://www.boston.com/yourtown/needham/articles/2010/04/08/little_remains_of_19th_century_eccentrics_wondrous_estate_in_needham/?page=2

http://greisnet.com/needhist.nsf/bakerestate!OpenPage

Special thanks to  the League of Women Voters who hosted a wonderful informative evening on  the Ridge Hill property at the Needham Public Library.

Once the Bradley Estate, the town originally purchased 222 acres in 1972 and put it under the oversight of the Conservation Commission. Through additional acquisitions, the reservation now includes 360 acres of uplands, trails and access to the Charles River.

Until recently, the Bradley Morse house was open for public use. The Selectmen have been responsible for the house and the surrounding 3 acres since the Massachusetts legislature allowed that parcel to be separated from the rest of the reservation land.

Now the way I see it is how can we rehab and preserve the house, garage, and other buildings.  It will be costly and could be a few million to rehab but it would be a shame not to.  If you love history and architecture like I do you understand what I am talking about.  Along with the wonderful acreage is these buildings and how can we do it.  I will have my thinking cap or and I hope others will too and put our collective ideas together and and find a way to pay forthe rehab of this buildings.

The link below describes the Ecological Management plan. 

http://ma-needham.civicplus.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=3927

Milford MA Real Estate ~ Just listed 9 Winterberry Lane Milford MA. Listed at $369,900 by Bill Gassett, RE/MAX Executive Realty.

If you are in the market for a well kept home in a fantastic Milford neighborhood then looking no further than this home in The Highlands! There is no doubt The Highlands is one of the most popular neighborhoods in town. It is located on the Hopkinton side of Milford and offers an easy commute to major routes.

9 Winterberry Lane has most things buyers want in a property including a cul-de-sac location and incredible level fenced backyard. In my opinion the lot is easily one of the best in the neighborhood! Stepping inside you will immediately feel the pride in ownership as the owner has done a great job keeping a great home as well as adding appropriate upgrades that buyer's want.

My favorite two areas of the home are the kitchen and family room. The kitchen is beautiful with light Oak cabinetry, and recently added granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen just pops! The whole room is flooded with natural light through a slider that overlooks the outstanding yard, deck and patio.

For those that like an entertainment size family room you will just love what you find here. In fact the family room would best be described as a "great room" with it's large flowing space. This exceptional room is appointed with a brick fireplace, built-in window seat and two gorgeous palladium style feature windows.

There are also a formal dining and living room that have hardwood floors and a very nice walk-out bay window for terrific sunlight. A first floor powder room and laundry area round out the first floor.

The second floor has three excellent size bedrooms including a nice master suite with full bath and walk-in closet. Another nice touch is the walk-out bay window. The family bedrooms are serviced by a full bath as well.

Last but not least the home has additional finished space in the lower level. This is very flexible space that could be used for any number of things including a second family room, exercise area or in home office. There are Pergo floors and plenty of closet space. The lower level is a professionally finished space by Owens Corning.

In total there are 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The total gross living area is about 2702 square feet. There is a two car garage and the lot is .35 acres. The taxes for 2011 on this Milford home were $5725.00

Click the link to see a slide show video tour of 9 Winterberry Lane Milford MA along with numerous additional photography.

For an exact location of 9 Winterberry Lane Milford MA and The Highlands neighborhood see the Google map provided below.

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So  the weather has felt like spring was coming until now but the artic air is coming in.  In spite of the cold we have 34 open houses starting at 11:00 with the last one starting at 2:30 on January 15 and there is a great selection of homes to choose from. 

The football game will be behind us and the winner team decide.  Choose the home that is a winner for you and your family.  With historical interest rates and homes more affordable than ever what better time could there be.

Those homes that are not on open house tour would be available by appointment of course.

34 Listings

Single Family Listings   MLS # Status  Address Town Description DOM    Date/Time List Price                        71324315 ACT 88 Old Farm Rd Needham, MA 12 room, 6 bed, 4f 1h bath Colonial 119 Jan 15 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM $1,479,000     71289773 ACT Lot 25 Lake Dr Needham, MA  8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 117 Jan 15 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM $1,249,000     71302978 ACT 535 Great Plain Avenue Needham, MA  11 room, 4 bed, 2f 2h bath Cape 86 Jan 15 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM $749,000     71311210 ACT 91 Mary Chilton Rd Needham, MA  9 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Raised Ranch 61 Jan 15 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM $639,900     71313785 ACT 19 Stratford Road Needham, MA  8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Raised Ranch 53 Jan 15 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM $799,000     71326252 NEW 1022 Webster St Needham, MA  7 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 3 Jan 15 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM $489,000     71317829 ACT 10 Longacre Road Needham, MA  12 room, 5 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 164 Jan 15 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM $1,474,900     71316525 ACT 81 Arch St Needham, MA : Birds Hill   11 room, 5 bed, 5f 1h bath Colonial 42 Jan 15 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM $1,499,000     71323403 ACT 580 SOUTH STREET Needham, MA  15 room, 6 bed, 6f 2h bath Colonial 285 Jan 15 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM $2,749,900     71326424 NEW 39 THURSTON LANE Needham, MA  12 room, 5 bed, 5f 1h bath Colonial 111 Jan 15 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM $1,473,000     71312024 ACT 832 Webster St Needham, MA  7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 59 Jan 15 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM $749,000     71294721 ACT 76 Grosvenor Road Needham, MA  8 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Cape 106 Jan 15 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM $699,000     71214102 ACT 365 Warren Street Needham, MA  7 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 273 Jan 15 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM $485,000     71232546 ACT 73 Berkshire Road Needham, MA  10 room, 4 bed, 4f 1h bath Colonial 246 Jan 15 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM $1,259,000     71275724 ACT 80 Richard Road Needham, MA : Birds Hill   11 room, 5 bed, 4f 1h bath Colonial 151 Jan 15 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM $1,349,000     71284824 ACT 294 Central Ave Needham, MA  8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 120 Jan 15 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM $849,900     71289338 PCG 620 Central Avenue Needham, MA  9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 111 Jan 15 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM $849,900     71326500 NEW 20 Glover Road Needham, MA  8 room, 3 bed, 1f 2h bath Split Entry 2 Jan 15 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM $579,000     71314338 ACT 16 INTERVALE ROAD Needham, MA  10 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 166 Jan 15 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM $1,249,000     71323919 ACT 15 Rosegate Rd Needham, MA  9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 249 Jan 15 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM $684,000     71317828 ACT 175 Richardson Drive Needham, MA  10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 37 Jan 15 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM $929,000     71317844 PCG 5 Cynthia Rd Needham, MA  9 room, 3 bed, 1f 2h bath Split Entry 37 Jan 15 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM $599,900     71322470 ACT Lot 28 JARVIS CIR U:60 Needham, MA  9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 13 Jan 15 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM $779,000     71322471 ACT lot30 JARVIS CIRCLE U:74 Needham, MA  8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 14 Jan 15 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM $729,000     71322831 ACT 223 High Rock St Needham, MA  7 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 11 Jan 15 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM $529,000     71246776 ACT 375 Hillcrest Road Needham, MA  11 room, 4 bed, 4f 1h bath Colonial 219 Jan 15 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM $1,379,000     71271570 ACT 24 Parkland Rd Needham, MA  6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 162 Jan 15 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM $479,000     71295284 ACT 289 Hillcrest Road Needham, MA  7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 103 Jan 15 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM $699,900     71326167 NEW 167 Charles River St Needham, MA  12 room, 6 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 3 Jan 15 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM $965,000     71324504 ACT 789 Webster Street Needham, MA  10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 246 Jan 15 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM $1,199,000     71301923 ACT 94 Sachem Road Needham, MA  7 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 88 Jan 15 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM $519,000     71314294 ACT 81 Avon Circle Needham, MA  10 room, 5 bed, 4f 1h bath Colonial 245 Jan 15 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM $1,149,000     71221790 ACT 80 N Hill Ave Needham, MA  10 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 388 Jan 15 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM $1,149,000     71276954 ACT 126 Jarvis Needham, MA  9 room, 5 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 149 Jan 15 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM $1,200,000

We can all agree the year 2011 was an interesting year for real estate and Needham was interesting too.

                                     

One thing most people do not know is what firms have the market share in the sides sold
and the % of $ volume.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - all office Market Share for 2011 in Needham is 113 units and in dollar volume it represents a total of $90,613,980  which is the #1 spot in the town of Needham for home sales.

The total home sales in Needham in volume was 281 units.

NEW YEAR'S NEEDHAM 2012 IS tomorrow 12/31!

This year's events are taking place at the newly renovated Powers Hall in the Town Hall building. This will include nationally known comedian Jim Colliton who will focus on the crazy details of life in the suburbs, Melodius Funk jazz band and Charles River Ballet! Also new this year is the New Year's Dance Party with 7-piece band HIPSOCKET at the Needham VFW from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

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http://www.needarts.org

Schedule

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Trolley  December Discounts

NEW YEAR'S NEEDHAM 2011

The Needham Cultural Council’s fifth annual New Year’s Needham celebration will be held all day on Saturday, Dec. 31 at various locations. Be sure to get your New Year’s button for $5 so you can join the festivities. Buttons are available at many places around town, including: Stephen Palmer Senior Center, Needham Park and Recreation Dept. at the Public Services Administration Building, selectmen's office at the Town Hall, Taylor's Stationery, Roche Bros., Sudbury Farms, Needham Free Public Library, and Perennial Design. The button provides access to all New Year’s Needham events except for the NYN dance celebration in the VFW Hall.

Below is a full schedule of events for NYN ’12:

• All day. Annual Ice Sculpture (Town Common)—This year’s creation will include castles, unicorns and other fantasies.
• 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Needham Art Association exhibit (Needham Free Public Library)—Exhibit featuring Needham’s local artists
• 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Puppet Show (library)—Ages 3 and up will enjoy the Pumpernickel Puppets as they present “Sir George and the Dragon.” Larger than life size puppets will present a fun and colorful twist on classic stories.
• Noon and 3:30 p.m. Creative Movement & Arts Center open house (Creative Movement & Arts Center)—Ages 1-8 are invited to the to enjoy an afternoon of arts and crafts, special performances, sports, karaoke and open gym for the kids.
• 12:30 p.m. Storyteller (library)—Storyteller Katie Latimer’s trademark fast-paced and witty style and unforgettable stories are sure to make you laugh.
• 12:30 p.m. Stories and Songs (Creative Movement & Arts Center, red gym)—Stacey Peasley will combine catchy songs, music, dancing and storytelling to inspire children and parents to enjoy music together.
• 1:00 p.m. The Needham Youth Chamber Ensemble (The Congregational Church of Needham, sanctuary)—Needham residents joined by area students from New England Conservatory and Longy Prep will present a wide variety of classics and popular music.
• 1:00 p.m. Needham Dance Theatre (Christ Episcopal Church, fellowship hall)—A repertoire of jazz, hip-hop and ballet. Dancers of all ages will entertain with beautiful choreography that is stirring as well as clever and fun.
• 1:00 p.m. The Singing Trooper (St. Joseph’s School, Kennedy gym)—Sgt. Daniel M. Clark is known as “The Singing Trooper.” People Magazine published an article on Clark, prompting his appearances on the “Rosie O’Donnell Show” and the “Donnie and Marie Show.”
• 1:30 p.m. Storyteller (library)— Storyteller Katie Latimer will give an encore peformance.
• 2:00 p.m. Charles River Ballet (Town Hall, Powers Hall)—CRBA dancers move beyond technique to bring classical and contemporary pieces to life in an exciting performance.
• 2:00 p.m. O’Shea-Chaplin Academy of Irish Dancing (Christ Episcopal Church, fellowship hall)—Irish step dancers will combine traditional and contemporary dances in a truly exciting way.
• 2:00 p.m. Quinobequin Quilters (Prudential Properties)—The quilters will present a colorful show featuring the work of local artists.
• 2:30 p.m. Magician Chris Bolter (library)—One of New England’s premier children’s entertainers will captivate the minds and hearts of children of every age.
• 2:30 p.m. Needham High School Honors Quartet (The Congregational Church of Needham, sanctuary)—Musicians from Needham High School will play from their repertoire. 
• 2:30-4:30 p.m. The Exchange Club Train (Memorial Park)—Come hop in and take a ride on the kid’s train.
• 3:00 p.m. Kirk Family Band (Christian Science Reading Room, downstairs)—Fun and upbeat folk and folk rock harmonies, guitars, sax and harmonica—fun for all ages.
• 3:00 p.m. Fermata Nowhere (Christ Episcopal Church of Needham, sanctuary)—Needham High School’s largest all-female a cappella group will perform.
• 3:15 and 4:00 p.m. Magician Chris Bolter (library)—One of New England’s premier children’s entertainers will captivate the minds and hearts of children of every age.
• 4:00 p.m. Folk music (Christian Science Reading Room, sanctuary)—Dan and Faith will play inspired original folk music. Dan plays guitar and harmonica, while Faith plays the mandolin, bass guitar, tenor banjo and the harmonica. 
• 4:00 p.m. Great Plain Squares (First Parish in Needham)—Square dance fun for all, ages 8 and up. No experience needed.
• 5:00 p.m. Acoustic music (Christian Science Reading Room)—Kirsten and Dave play acoustic pop, country, acoustic blues or folk/ bluegrass. They play a mix of covers and original tunes.
• 5:00 p.m. West Newton Ceili Band (Christ Episcopal Church, sanctuary)—The West Newton Ceili Band will delight the audience with jigs, reels and other dance tunes of a fine traditional Irish session.
• 5:30 p.m. Classical music (The Congregational Church of Needham, sanctuary)—Kurt Munstedt will perform solo sonatas of Brahms, Beethoven, and Sarasate for violin and piano with accompaniment.
• 6:00-9:00 p.m. Plugged In Teen Bands (Wild Willy’s Restaurant)—Needham’s own rising talents, ages 8-18, will play a variety of cover songs and originals.
• 6:00-10:00 p.m. Outdoor Music and Light Show (Town Common)—See the ice sculpture and enjoy musical accompaniment.
• 6:00 p.m. Magician Chris Bolter: Adult Magic Show (Town Hall, Powers Hall)—Award-winning magician and mind reader whose performances are full of wit, comedy and jaw-dropping feats of magic.
• 6:00 p.m. Songwriter Beth DeSombre (Christian Science Reading Room, sanctuary)—DeSombre writes smart and uplifting songs, telling stories of people and places along life’s crooked highways.
• 6:00 p.m. Ballroom Dance New England (Christ Episcopal Church, fellowship hall)—Merengue the night away with instructors from Needham’s premier ballroom dance studio. No partner needed!
• 7:00 p.m. Melodius Funk (Town Hall, Powers Hall)—Melodius Funk is Needham’s longest running independent jazz group. Their name says it all—jazz with strong melodies, played funky.
• 7:00 p.m. Sound Investment (Christian Science Reading Room, sanctuary)—A throw-back to the days of college octets and glee clubs, sings timeless favorites that appeal to a variety of musical tastes and generations.
• 7:00 p.m. Needham Concert Society (The Congregational Church of Needham, sanctuary)—Several of Needham’s professional musician residents will join with young musicians to perform works of Bach, Vivaldi, Dvorak, Mozart and more.
• 7:00 p.m. Longwood Opera presents Broadway and opera selections (Christ Episcopal Church, sanctuary)—An opportunity for the whole family to enjoy both genres.
• 8:15 p.m. Needham Community Theatre (Christ Episcopal Church, sanctuary)—Come hear this local troupe perform show tunes and songs from your favorite musicals.
• 8:00-9:30 p.m. Comedian Jim Colliton (Town Hall, Powers Hall)—This husband and father of three has a hilarious insights of life in the suburbs that we all can relate to.
• 8:00 p.m. to midnight. The Homegrown Coffeehouse (First Parish in Needham)

—8:00 p.m. Jerry Wasserman & Friends: A perennial NYN favorite, with a folk-pop vibe
—9:00 p.m. Singer Margaret Sargent; NHS student Sophie London performs original folk-rock tunes
—10:00 p.m. until midnight: Folk music and poetry in the round with host Chris Pahud.

• 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Hipsocket Band Dance Party (Needham VFW Hall)—This seven-piece band has been a hip part of the area music scene for two decades playing jazz, Motown, soul, funk and pop. For ages 21 and up.