SOMERVILLE, Mass. – A pink Boston home, described as a “magical wonder,” recently sold for an impressive $1.93 million.
The whimsical three-bedroom, 1.5-bath property gained attention after being featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a newsletter showcasing unique home listings. The vibrant house, filled with colorful artwork and owned by renowned chef Deborah Hughes, captured the imagination of buyers and sold at a significant price.
Know more about it:
- Chef Deborah Hughes, co-owner of UpStairs on the Square, listed the home in May for $1.47 million.
- The property sold on June 8, according to Zillow records.
- The house features brightly colored art on every surface, reflecting Hughes’ artistic flair and culinary expertise.
- All rooms, including the floors and ceilings, are adorned with high-gloss colors curated by Hughes, such as shades of pink, corals, greens, purple, and gold leaf.
- The exterior of the home is painted pink with deep purple trim, and visitors are welcomed by a grand staircase painted with a cheetah pattern and teal minty green railing.
- Each wall in the house is an original work of art, showcasing Hughes’ unique conceptual creations.
- The kitchen boasts lime-green cabinetry with purple accents and a black-and-white checkered floor, overlooking a backyard garden and a three-season sun porch.
- The second floor comprises bedrooms, each featuring a distinctive color scheme. The primary bedroom, painted pink, offers views of the Boston skyline and Cambridge Sanders theater. Its floor matches the cheetah pattern on the staircase.
- Realtor Shannah Hall Franckum, a member of the Carol Kelly Team for Compass Real Estate in Cambridge, described the house as “filled with love” and inviting from the moment one enters.
Gardener’s Delight:
The property boasts a spacious backyard, considered large for Somerville standards. Hughes, an avid gardener, meticulously planted herbs, perennials, fruit trees, rose bushes, and flowering plants that rabbits tend to avoid. Among the selected plants are allium, lamb’s ear, pansies, angel wings, and mandevilla.
Historic Significance:
According to the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System, the house located at 42 Spring St. is part of the original George O. Brastow residential development in Somerville’s Spring Hill section.
Brastow, one of the city’s first settlers, built the Greek revival antique historic cottage in 1860, representing the final year of Greek revival design. Charles Pond, a local painter/builder, constructed the house, adding to its historical value.
The sale of the enchanting pink home in Somerville, featured on Zillow Gone Wild, has captivated buyers with its vibrant colors and unique artistic touches. Chef Deborah Hughes’ artistic vision has transformed every corner of the property into an original work of art. With its rich history and delightful garden, the house offers a truly magical living experience.
