
Photos: Victorian near river in Newton

The 12-room, five-bedroom house is large and has many original features and period details, such as wide windows and pocket doors.
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| January 13, 2013

The house is close to shops, a commuter rail station, the highway, and two conservation areas that abut the Charles River.
Michele McDonald for The Boston Globe
| January 13, 2013

The front porch looks onto Woodbine St. in the Auburndale section of Newton.
Michele McDonald for The Boston Globe
| January 13, 2013

The front door opens to a foyer and elegant staircase.
Michele McDonald for The Boston Globe
| January 13, 2013

The living room has natural light and built-in cabinets.
Michele McDonald for The Boston Globe
| January 13, 2013

The family room is connected to the living room and has a built-in fireplace.
Michele McDonald for The Boston Globe
| January 13, 2013

The dining room has a built-in china cabinet.
Michele McDonald for The Boston Globe
| January 13, 2013

The kitchen is nicely sized.
Michele McDonald for The Boston Globe
| January 13, 2013

The kitchen,while functional, could stand to lose its flowered wallpaper, linoleum flooring, and weathered cabinets.
Michele McDonald for The Boston Globe
| January 13, 2013

A “maid’s staircase” is one of two that lead to the second floor.
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| January 13, 2013

One of three bedrooms on the second floor.
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| January 13, 2013

Most rooms in this home have large windows and beautiful light, including this master bedroom.
Michele McDonald for The Boston Globe
| January 13, 2013

There is an office on the third floor.
Michele McDonald for The Boston Globe
| January 13, 2013

This home has an unusally large amount of closet and storage space for a Victorian of this era.
Michele McDonald for The Boston Globe
| January 13, 2013

One of the two bedrooms on the third floor, which also has a playroom.
Michele McDonald for The Boston Globe
| January 13, 2013