January, 1906 
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The Residence of Andrew N. Winston, Esq. 
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 
T IS doubtful if a more picturesque or 
interesting bit of country can be found 
than that which embraces the village of 
Chestnut Hill, Mass. Stepping from the 
train at the little station at Chestnut 
Hill one finds oneself within a refined 
atmosphere; the station grounds being very carefully 
laid out with growing plants and shrubs, from whieh a 
winding road leads itself to the main avenue, passing 
along many well-kept estates, until an inspiring entrance 
bids one to stop and enter the estate of Andrew N. 
Winston, F'sq. 
The house is designed in the old Dutch Colonial, a style 
of architecture so prevalent in the seventeenth century, 
and is placed with its end toward the avenue, the en- 
trance being at one side and reached from a roadway 
and sidewalk. The building has a rock-faced stone 
foundation and underpinning. The exterior is covered 
with clapboards with pilasters placed at the four corners 
of the house; the whole is painted a Colonial gray, except 
the trimmings, which are painted white. The gambrel 
roof is covered with shingles, and is finished in its natural 
state. 
An interesting feature of the plan is the careful and 
thoughtful study which has been given to the interior 
arrangement. ‘The entrance is placed on the north side 
of the house, with its vestibule, hall and staircase, while 
all the living-rooms are placed on the southern side of the 
house, to insure plenty of light and warmth in winter. 
The hall is a very dignified and stately one, and is 
trimmed with white wood. The walls are paneled from 
the floor to the ceiling, and the whole is treated in two 
shades of silver gray and green. The vestibule has a floor 
laid with tile mosaic, and a door which is glazed in a very 
handsome manner. The staircase is recessed into a hall by 
itself, and is reached from a platform two steps up from the 
level of the main floor. This staircase winds itself up to the 
The Gambrel Roof and Great Chimney are Distinctive 
Features of the Exterior 
The Entrance Porch is Approached by Side Steps 
third floor, and has an ornamental wrought-iron balustrade. 
To the right of the entrance is the living-room, occupying 
the entire width of the house. This room is treated in a very 
handsome manner. The trim is of hardwood and the doors 
of mahogany. The walls have paneled wainscot- 
ings, above which the walls are covered with burlap, 
and finished with a molded cornice. The fireplace, 
with its marble facings and tiled hearth, has a very 
handsome overmantel extending to ceiling, and 
which is carved in an exquisite manner. On either 
side of the fireplace there are paneled seats, over 
which are placed bookshelves, and beaded windows. 
The den, which is placed opposite tothe entrance in 
hall and connecting with it, and also with the living 
and dining rooms, forms the most interesting room 
of the house. It is circular in form, with a domed 
ceiling. It is trimmed with mahogany, and all the 
wall space is occupied with the bookcases built in 
and extending to the height of eight feet, from 
which the dome ceiling springs. The fireplace is a 
very handsome one, with brick facings and hearth, 
and a mantel and overmantel. 
The dining-room is very handsomely treated with 
old Colonial wall paper, paneled wainscoting, and 
white enamel trim finished with mahogany. The 
fireplace with its brick facings and hearth, and Co- 
lonial mantel and paneled overmantel extending to 
the ceiling, is very handsomely designed. The doors 
are of mahogany and are in one panel. ‘The furni- 
