A former gatehouse to a large estate, this charming Gambrel cottage with stone walled private setting is reminiscent of cottages in the Cotswolds of England. Enter the gated stone pillars to a crushed stone driveway and to a world set apart. Over the years there have been updates and a barn/garage was added with 2nd floor expansion potential. Discover a simpler tranquil life in this gem of a home with updated cherry kitchen and open concept living/dining room with fireplace and home office. Upstairs are three bedrooms, two family bedrooms share a bath and the main bedroom is en-suite. French doors lead out to a meranti tropical hardwood deck that overlooks the nearly half acre of lawn, flowering shrubs and mature shade trees. Conveniently located between the town centers of Dedham and Needham with boutique shops, coffee shops/restaurants, yoga/Pilates studios, near 200+ acres of trails at Wilson Mt. and kayak launches on the Charles, Motherbrook Arts Center, malls, and commuter rail.