Home of Distinction
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Special Events |
The upscale, 5,400 square-foot, traditional colonial home, which is being built by Behrend Construction, in conjunction with WCVB-TV, sits on three-quarters of an acre of land at 169 Grove Street in Wellesley.
The $2.195 million home features top-of the-line appliances and was built with the highest grade materials. In the home are four bedrooms, four full baths, two half baths, four fireplaces, a three-car garage, a finished basement with 10 foot ceilings, a wine cellar and tasting room, a full theatre with a reception area, and a playroom. Outdoor features include a brick patio with a built-in gas grill and a sitting wall with a fire pit. The patio also has exterior sound speakers, which are tied into the interior sound system.
The public is invited to tour the home Thursdays through Sundays beginning Thursday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 1. Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Special events will be held throughout the month, including book signings, wine tasting, arts and music festival, parlor concerts, including the Wellesley Chamber Singers, afternoon teas, and fashion trunk shows.
All of the money raised through the purchase of tickets to the Home of Distinction by Behrend Construction will go to the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps, a leader in children’s welfare, juvenile justice, advocacy and treatment for children and families in Massachusetts. Services include educational, residential treatment, and community-based programs, which support, educate, and rehabilitate children, helping them to grow into healthy and productive adult members of their communities. The project is being coordinated by TLConcepts. For more information, to purchase tickets, or volunteer at the home, visit rfkchildren.org, thebostonchannel.com, or call (617) 227-4183.
Related Events
Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 to 4 p.m.
Children's author Joan Hiatt Harlow will read excerpts from her books and sign and sell copies.
Hiatt Harlow is an internationally known writer for children who grew up in New England. Her acclaimed books, magazines stories, and articles have appeared in major children's publications throughout North America, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. Her latest books are Blown Away, Midnight Rider, and Secret of the Night Ponies, which will be published in October.
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 to 5 p.m.
Author Sandy Deden will read from Jan's Houseboat Hideaway, sign books, and bring Dutch treats to share. A portion of the book sales during the event will go to the RFK Children's Action Corps. Jan's Houseboat Hideaway: A Boy Grows Up in Occupied Holland is the true story of how her father and his family survived WWII living in a houseboat on the Merwede Canal. Her nonfiction work has appeared in Cobblestone, World War II Review and online at NewportReview.com, Sandradeden.com, and Swankwriting.com.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Best-selling author and TV personality Dr. Keith Ablow will conduct a Q&A and sign books. Dr. Ablow is a New York Times bestselling author, Fox News Psychiatry Correspondent, contributing editor for Good Housekeeping and Men’s Fitness, and repeat Oprah guest. He has earned the title, “America’s Psychiatrist,” by helping millions of people take control of their lives by understanding the patterns they've developed that are firmly rooted in the past. His transformative strategies are the founding principles for livingthetruth.com and in Living the Truth: Transform Your Life Through the Power of Insight and Honesty. Merchandise will not be sold at this event. Guests are encouraged to bring their own Ablow books from home to be signed.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bake sale presented by the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps’ Fay A. Rotenberg School. A variety of goodies will be available for sale, including gourmet cupcakes.
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2 to 4 p.m.
Parlor concert performed by the Wellesley College Chamber singers.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Abigail’s Children’s Boutique of Wellesley will host a holiday trunk show for girls sizes infant to age 16. A sales consultant will be on hand to help with sizing, fabrics, and ordering. The attire can be previewed at www.abigails.com.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Addie Swartz, creator of the popular Beacon Street Girls book series and BeaconStreetgirls.com, will conduct a book signing. She will also invite attendees to play Beacon Street Girls trivia with her. Beacon Street Girls merchandise will be available for sale.
Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Children’s fall festival including entertainment, crafts, and food. Costumes are encouraged. Enjoy a parlor concert with vocalist Ryann Murray.
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 to 5 p.m.
Rib Hillis, of ABC’s Extreme Makeover, Home Edition, and Newton native, will discuss his career, meet with fans, answer questions, sign autographs, and pose for photos. Also, Enjoy a jazz music performance with musicians Barry and Julianne Johnston.
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Thursday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 1. Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
| COST | ↑ top |
$15 in advance and $20 at the door.
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| LOCATION | ↑ top |
169 Grove Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482 map
Phone: (617) 227-4183.
169 Grove Street in Wellesley
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