350 Riverside Ave Medford, MA 02155

Thought to be the oldest brick house in America! The Peter Tufts House circa 1680, is an exquisite example of a colonial house sited on a small knoll fronted by a beautiful granite wall. Solid brick exterior, built in both Flemish bond and English style. It has 8 rooms with a great deal of architectonic detail, featuring 9 over 9 windows, 7 fireplaces (the kitchen fireplace has baking ovens), high ceilings and windows that offer good light. On the first floor, there is massive hand-hewn beams and a beautiful staircase. On the second floor, there are 4 bedrooms & a bathroom. The 3rd floor has 2 maid's rooms & a large unfinished attic. There are authentic porthole windows on the front & west side of the house, the grounds are grand & have lovely plantings and the back garden is large and flat. A newly installed driveway holds 2 cars. Wellington Station near the front door, easy access to Route 93, Logan Int'l Airport . This property is registered as a National Historic Landmark .