House at 203 Islington Road, Newton

Name: House at 203 Islington Road
Address: Newton, United States

#91 among attractions in Newton

Gothic Revival architecture

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The House at 203 Islington Road is a historic house at 203 Islington Road in Newton, Massachusetts. It is an elaborately decorated Late Victorian house, built in buff-colored stone with dark brick trim elements. Built in 1870, it is the only surviving element of a larger estate built by Ezra Winslow; the main estate house, overlooking the nearby Charles River, has long been demolished. It was briefly featured in episode 1 of the 31st season of the PBS television series This Old House. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'5"N, 71°15'20"W

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Newton (Auburndale)Newton United States

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House at 203 Islington Road – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rose Art Museum, Brae Burn Country Club, Mount Feake Cemetery, Norumbega Tower.

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Museum, Art museum
Rose Art Museum, Waltham
27 min walk • The Rose Art Museum is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Waltham, Massachusetts, offering a tranquil retreat for art lovers and casual visitors alike. This esteemed institution is located on the campus of Brandeis University and is renowned for its impressive...
1.6 miSE
Golf
Brae Burn Country Club, Newton
42 min walk • Brae Burn Country Club is a golf course located in West Newton, Massachusetts. Designed by Donald Ross, Brae Burn has hosted seven USGA Championships, including the 1919 U.S. Open, and 1928 U.S. Amateur. Brae Burn is most noted for its diabolical greens, and classic layout.
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Cemetery
Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham
27 min walk • Mount Feake Cemetery is a historic cemetery at 203 Prospect Street in Waltham, Massachusetts.
~1890 ftW
Observation decks and towers, Tower
Norumbega Tower, Weston
10 min walk • The Norumbega Tower is a stone tower erected by Eben Norton Horsford in 1889 to mark the supposed location of Fort Norumbega, a legendary Norse fort and city. It is located in Weston, Massachusetts at the confluence of Stony Brook and the Charles River.
0.8 miSE
Church
Episcopal Parish of the Messiah, Newton
21 min walk • The Episcopal Parish of the Messiah is a family-sized, Anglo-Catholic parish located in the village of Auburndale in Newton, Massachusetts, in the United States. Messiah is in the Charles River Deanery of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and the Episcopal Church in the United States of America.
1 miN
Universities and schools
Brandeis University, Waltham
26 min walk • Brandeis University is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1948 as a non-sectarian, coeducational institution sponsored by the Jewish community, Brandeis was established on the site of the former Middlesex University.
0.6 miSE
Church
United Parish of Auburndale, Newton
16 min walk • United Parish of Auburndale, formerly the Auburndale Congregational Church, is a historic church at 64 Hancock Street in the Auburndale village of Newton, Massachusetts.
0.4 miSE
42°20'49"N • 71°14'57"W
Turtle Lane Playhouse, Newton
12 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.9 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture
Winslow–Haskell Mansion, Newton
24 min walk • The Winslow–Haskell Mansion, also known locally as The Castle, is a historic house at 53 Vista Avenue in Newton, Massachusetts. The large Gothic Victorian house was built c. 1870, and enlarged and remodeled in 1882. The early construction included Gothic pointed-arch windows and vergeboard trim.
0.7 miS
Italianate architecture
Harding House-Walker Missionary Home, Newton
19 min walk • The Harding House-Walker Missionary Home is a historic house at 161–163 Grove Street in the Auburndale village of Newton, Massachusetts. The 2 ¹⁄₂-story wood-frame house was built c. 1850, and is a well-preserved example of Italianate styling. It was built for Rev.
~1420 ftN
Greek Revival architecture
House at 31 Woodbine Street, Newton
7 min walk • The House at 31 Woodbine Street is a historical house situated at 31 Woodbine Street in Newton, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to House at 203 Islington Road?

Nearby attractions include House at 31 Woodbine Street, Newton (7 min walk), House at 2212 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton (9 min walk), Norumbega Tower, Weston (10 min walk), Auburndale, Newton (11 min walk).

How to get to House at 203 Islington Road by public transport?

The nearest stations to House at 203 Islington Road:

Train

Auburndale (12 min walk)
Brandeis/Roberts (20 min walk)

Bus

Riverside • Lines: 558 (26 min walk)
Riverside Bus Station (27 min walk)

Light rail

Riverside • Lines: D (26 min walk)