198 Clyde Street

This is a distinctive estate-style single-family home with substantial interior space, formal entertaining areas, and extensive outdoor amenities. The listing presents a strong blend of historic character and modern lifestyle features, including a large family room, gourmet kitchen, office, wine cellar, and custom hockey training area. Its location near the Country Club, Larz Anderson, schools, and Chestnut Hill retail is a major positioning strength. Buyers should still carefully review condition, operating costs, and the lot-size data discrepancy before proceeding.

PROS
- Large 6,521-square-foot layout with 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 1 half bath.
- Strong amenity package, including a gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, home office, wood-paneled den, laundry room, and custom hockey training area.
- Outdoor living is well represented with patios, landscaped grounds, garden area, pergola, and sprawling lawn.
- Primary suite includes separate dressing rooms, bathrooms, and direct access to an outdoor sitting area.
- Includes a 2-car garage and is positioned in Brookline’s estate section across from the Country Club.

CONS
- Built in 1854, so buyers should investigate age-related maintenance, systems, structural condition, and any historic-home constraints.
- Annual taxes are listed at $76,630, a significant carrying cost.
- Lot data is inconsistent: the listing describes “just under 1 acre,” while the lot-size acres field appears incorrect at 41,121 acres.
- Only 4 bedrooms for over 6,500 square feet may not suit buyers seeking a higher bedroom count.
- No HOA fee, parking details beyond the garage, or open house schedule are provided in the supplied data.