Living in Winchester
Winchester is a town about 8.2 miles north of downtown Boston. Its land was once part of Arlington, Medford, Cambridge and Woburn, and early settlers called the area Waterfield and later Black Horse Village. The Middlesex Canal ran through here from 1803 to 1836, and the Boston and Lowell Railroad soon followed, giving the town two stations. Winchester was incorporated in 1850 and named for Colonel William P. Winchester, who pledged money toward the first town hall.
Water and woods shape the town. The Aberjona River flows through town, the Mystic Lakes form the southern border, and the eastern third of town rises into the wooded hills of the Middlesex Fells.
Homes you will find
- Single-family homes on established residential streets
- Older and historic homes, especially in neighborhoods around the town center
- Condos and townhouse-style homes, including options within walking distance of the train
Getting around
The MBTA Lowell Line has two stops in Winchester, Wedgemere and Winchester Center, within walking distance of each other, with trains to North Station in Boston. MBTA bus route 134 runs to the Orange Line at Wellington, and route 350 connects to the Red Line at Alewife. The Anderson Regional Transportation Center in nearby Woburn adds Amtrak Downeaster service and Logan Express buses to the airport. I-93 is a short drive away.
Lakes, parks and everyday life
The Mystic Lakes are home to the Winchester Boat Club, founded in 1900 as a canoe club. Wedge Pond is a popular swimming spot with Borggaard Beach and a splash park. The Middlesex Fells Reservation, a large state park managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, covers the town’s eastern hills and holds the North, Middle and South Reservoirs; it is used for hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing.
Local landmarks include Wright-Locke Farm, the Sanborn House and the Griffin Museum of Photography. The Winchester Country Club, in the Myopia Hill neighborhood, has an 18-hole golf course. Winchester runs its own public school system, and families can contact Winchester Public Schools directly for school details.
Who Winchester suits
Winchester is a good fit for commuters who want a short commuter rail ride from one of two in-town stations, buyers interested in older and historic homes, and anyone who wants lakes, a swimming beach and the Fells close to home.
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