Codman Estate, Lincoln, Massachusetts

Codman Estate (c. 1740)

34 Codman Road
Lincoln, Mass. 01773

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Our (husband and I) first glimpse of the English country house (shown above) was a short distance from where we parked. Who wouldn't want to tour this family country home, a very short distance from Walden Pond, in Concord, and the Gropius House in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Unfortunately, we had to wait the entire summer, until it was ready to open in September (because of ground work on the property). Still, unfortunate, that work wasn't done, and it's rescheduled for next year.

The 22 room house is filled with an accumulation of furniture of different periods, there are books, china, old master paintings, family portraits, and other family possessions.

Of all the house blogs I've written, this one will have the least amount of writing, and perhaps the most photos. For more information, please use the website above.

First room we saw was the Morning Room, a corner room with lots of paintings and family portraits of the Codmans.

The ceiling in the dining room was most unusual. A small pantry is in the center of this picture, next to the huge fireplace. The family had a love of old master Dutch paintings and blue Delft plates.

The Drawing room used to be the ballroom in 1799. It was much larger than what you see in these photos. A lovely room, with a lot of windows.

The next room was the Library, shown in four photos.

Stairs to the 2nd floor to beautiful bedrooms.

 

Love the little purse.

Sewing kit, unfortunately we didn't see it because it is shown on special occasions (for fund-raising).

Another thing I loved were the stairs. I noticed an elevator, but not sure if it is working.

Servants back staircase, with works of art on the wall for them to enjoy?

Below are the kitchen areas, old and modernized.

Front of the house, and from the top step, looking down the walkway to the private road.

Private road to the house.

Road to Walden Pond, Concord, MA.

We didn't see the Italian Garden, walk around the house, Dorothy's Garden, Greenhouse or see the Carriage House. It is something we look forward to doing next year on a sunny day, with no chance of rain.

Because of planned outside work, this estate wasn't open until September. I am not sure what they will do for 2019. This is a popular venue for weddings and events, so I'm hoping it will be open, if not, the gardens and grounds would be. UPDATE: I called the organization and found out that the ground work is being done now, so it should be open next year!

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Eustis Estate, "an aesthetic jewel"

 

Eustis Estate
1424 Canton Avenue
Milton, Massachusetts

Built 1878, as indicated on the chimney below.

Wikipedia site has some information.

The side porch looks over 80 acres of land.

Even though the house was built during the Gilded Age, there is very little stained glass, much to my dismay. However, the double front door had two identical panels of this pretty glass. A photo taken by Historic New England shows the door, glass and is a much better picture than mine shown below.

Photos of a few of the first floor rooms. The one above/below has a stuffed peacock on the mantel. The house was opened to the public last year, and showcases 15 rooms...it really is a gem. I read about it several times in our local Boston newspapers, so I was anxious to see the house.

 Large and small parlors, above.

Dining Room.

Pantry and kitchen.

Hidden safe in the kitchen.

Two views of the main entrance, not used now.

Enormous staircase, leading to 2nd floor.

The unusual chair was built for the grandmother and grandchildren. Each side had a seat, and a plaque with their name. On the back of the headrest for the grandmother is written, "Once Upon a Time, 1879" shown below.

  

Shoes of Julia Child. This was part of a special exhibit called, Head to Toe.

Hallway with drawers and cupboards.

Below are eight fireplaces, there are 14 in the house.

Fireplace in the great hall is made of both terra cotta and wood.

Each room had a large user friendly computer which enabled the patron to choose what they wanted to read about the room. This was mostly for the benefit of those not on a guided tour. I was standing in the above room, and had the option of selecting any of the below buttons for detailed information.

Looking up to the third floor, closed to visitors, and the stained glass window.

  

William Ralph Emerson, Architect blog by Heather Wilkinson Rojo (8/13/18)

He was the architect of the Eustis Estate.

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