


Listing Courtesy of: MLS PIN / Listed By: Anne Greene, Coldwell Banker Realty
166 Norwell Norwell, MA 02061
Active (0 Days)
$1,800,000 (USD)
OPEN HOUSE TIMES
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OPENSat, Sep 1911:00 am - 1:00 pm
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OPENSun, Sep 2011:00 am - 1:00 pm
Description
Welcome to The Norwell House, a gracious and distinctive New England estate set on 2.5 lush acres in the heart of Norwell. Rich in character, architectural detail and history, this is the kind of property that is increasingly difficult to come by, a home with a sense of permanence, built for generations and ready for its next chapter.From the moment you enter the grand foyer, the house makes an impression. A dramatic three-story staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful period details and a sweeping veranda recall the elegance of an earlier era, while generous rooms and flexible living spaces make the home wonderfully suited to modern family life. At the heart of the house is a newly expanded kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining, complemented by a secondary prep kitchen. The spaces flow naturally to gracious interior rooms and outdoor gathering areas, creating a home equally comfortable hosting holidays and celebrations or simply bringing family and friends together.With seven bedrooms and eighteen rooms in total, this home offers remarkable flexibility. A five-room suite with its own entrance occupied the rear wing and can easily be recreated, providing possibilities for extended family (generational living), guests, an au pair, home offices or a potential ADU. The barn, at approximately 6,500 square feet is an extraordinary structure in its own right. It offers exceptional possibilities for the backyard gardener, an automobile collector, or for someone who needs a workshop/studio space. The expansive second floor provides an additional recreational and gathering space. Together with the surrounding acreage, it gives The Norwell House the character and versatility of a true gentleman’s farm.The current owners have undertaken substantial improvements during their stewardship of the property, including a new roof, heating upgrades, updated insulation and an expanded kitchen. For the antique lover, equestrian, collector, growing family or simply someone who appreciates homes that cannot be replicated today, The Norwell House offers something genuinely special: history, grace, space and possibility, all on Boston’s South Shore.
MLS #:
73578685
73578685
Taxes
$19,464(2025)
$19,464(2025)
Lot Size
2.5 acres
2.5 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1820
1820
Style
Antique
Antique
Views
Scenic View(s)
Scenic View(s)
County
Plymouth County
Plymouth County
Listed By
Anne Greene, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source
MLS PIN
Last checked Sep 19 2026 at 5:48 AM GMT+0000
MLS PIN
Last checked Sep 19 2026 at 5:48 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
Interior Features
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Washer
- Dishwasher
- Gas Water Heater
- Home Office
- Laundry: Second Floor
- Bonus Room
- Closet
- Laundry: Flooring - Hardwood
- Study
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
- Bedroom
- Window Seat
Kitchen
- Flooring - Hardwood
- Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Dining Area
- Kitchen Island
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
- Gas Stove
- Closet
- Lighting - Pendant
- Window Seat
Lot Information
- Level
- Cleared
- Corner Lot
- Gentle Sloping
Property Features
- Fireplace: 6
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Fireplace: Master Bedroom
- Fireplace: Dining Room
- Fireplace: Bedroom
- Foundation: Granite
Heating and Cooling
- Forced Air
- Natural Gas
- Baseboard
- Fireplace
- Window Unit(s)
Basement Information
- Unfinished
- Interior Entry
Flooring
- Tile
- Hardwood
- Flooring - Hardwood
Exterior Features
- Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
- Utilities: Water: Public, For Gas Range
- Sewer: Private Sewer
School Information
- Elementary School: Vinal
- Middle School: Nms
- High School: Nhs
Garage
- Garage
Parking
- Stone/Gravel
- Off Street
- Detached
- Oversized
- Carriage Shed
- Barn
- Total: 16
Living Area
- 6,550 sqft
Location
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