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Welcome to “The Rock” at 18 Roosevelt Rd — a masterwork of “Eloquent Simplicity” born from the owner’s close personal friendship with renowned modernist architect Pietro Belluschi.Literally carved from a solid granite ledge, this remarkable 4-level home — a hybrid of split-level and split-entry design — exists in total harmony with its natural surroundings. The exterior is sheathed in solid concrete “armor” engineered for ultimate fire resistance and structural permanence, a testament to Belluschi’s engineering-first philosophy of building that endures.Step outside and you’ll think this home was just built — the exterior and windows present in impeccable, like-new condition. But “The Rock” offers something new construction simply cannot: decades of thoughtful refinement where every engineering kink has been identified and resolved. This is better than new.Inside, a vast 1,500+ SF common area forms the beating heart of the home, with dramatic sightlines to both the bedroom level above and the sunroom below — an intentional design keeping family always within reach. Six skylights pour natural light throughout, while seamless Travertine floors — the same premium stone found in the Vatican and Belluschi’s own Juilliard School — anchor every room with quiet, timeless grandeur. The signature arched-window sunroom dissolves the boundary between interior and garden, while the Italian kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and professional appliances delivers both beauty and function. Four bedrooms include a primary suite with cathedral wood-beamed ceilings and a spa-inspired marble bath. The finished lower level adds a private office with fireplace, second kitchen, and wine cellar.Outside, a massive private patio with brick fireplace and barbecue overlooks 13,000 SF of protected land. Steps from the 2,500-acre Middlesex Fells Reservation with Boston skyline views, and minutes to MBTA access, Tufts University, and the city beyond.”The Rock” — Roman materials, modernist vision, and nature in rare, unrepeatable harmony.
- Heating System:
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
- Cooling System:
- Central Air, Energy Star Qualified Equipment
- Kitchen:
- Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Skylight
- Fireplace:
- Family Room, Living Room
- Security:
- Security System
- Roof Deck:
- Shingle
- Parking:
- Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Under, Garage Door Opener
- Country:
- US
- State:
- MA
- County:
- Middlesex
- City:
- Medford
- Street:
- Roosevelt Rd
- Street Number:
- 18
- Postal Code:
- 02155
- Architectural Style:
- Other (see Remarks)
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- HOA Fee:
- 0
- Community Features:
- Walk/jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public Transportation, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, University
- Construction:
- Frame
- Electric:
- 100 Amp Service, 110 Volts, 220 Volts
- Elementary School:
- Roberts Elementary
- Flooring:
- Hardwood, Tile, Marble, Stone / Slate
- High School:
- Medford
- Laundry:
- Washer Hookup, First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Lot Size:
- 0.14
- Middle School:
- Andrews Middle
- Property Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Zoning:
- SF2
- Living Area (sqft):
- 3600
Residential For Sale
18 Roosevelt Rd, Medford, Massachusetts 02155
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Price :
- $1,995,000
- Bedrooms :
- 4
- Bathrooms :
- 3
- Year Built :
- 1980
- Status :
- Active
