63 Goddard Avenue

This is a rare estate-scale property with substantial main-house space, extensive landscaped grounds, and multiple recreational amenities. The combination of period detail, renovation, guest accommodations, and proximity to Boston-area amenities gives it strong appeal for a luxury buyer seeking privacy and versatility. The grounds and accessory structures add meaningful lifestyle value, but they also imply significant upkeep and operating complexity. Buyers should verify permitting, systems condition, and the stated land measurements before relying on the listing details.

PROS
- Large 1915 residence with renovated interiors, period details, woodwork, bright rooms, and grand entertaining spaces.
- Extensive outdoor amenities including heated in-ground pool, cabana, tennis court, putting green, koi pond, terrace patio, gardens, and hardscaping.
- Additional accommodations include a three-bedroom cottage and a two-bedroom unit above the free-standing garage.
- Six garage spaces provide unusually strong covered parking capacity.
- Prestigious Brookline Estate area setting with private scenic landscaping and access to shops, restaurants, and Downtown Boston.

CONS
- Annual taxes are very high at $136,194.
- Older 1915 construction, even if renovated, warrants careful inspection of structure, mechanicals, roof, plumbing, electrical, and historic-condition issues.
- Extensive amenities such as pool, tennis court, cabana, koi pond, landscaping, and hardscaping may require substantial maintenance.
- Buyer should verify zoning, permits, and legal use for the guest cottage and two-bedroom unit above the garage.
- Listing data shows an inconsistency: the description states 4.5 acres, while the lot-size field appears as 195