456 Belmont St

Payson Estate is a converted 19th-century English Tudor mansion on a two-story footprint, originally built in 1882 and now reconfigured into a collection of condominiums. The masonry-and-timber structure sits atop Oakley Hill overlooking the Oakley Country Club golf course and offers commanding skyline views toward Boston. Units are predominantly multi-bedroom residences arranged as duplexes and one-level flats, many featuring vaulted or cathedral ceilings, loft spaces, large skylights, and period details such as mantels and decorative woodwork. Common interior features across the property include elevator access, DSL internet availability, and spacious living areas with hardwood floors and high ceilings; many homes have renovated kitchens with stone counters and stainless appliances plus in-unit laundry. Exterior amenities are extensive for a low-rise estate: landscaped grounds, private patios and terraces, balconies, an in-ground summer pool, professional plantings and irrigation, wood decks, and generous storage. The property provides assigned or covered parking, extra guest parking, and separate basement storage. Pet policies are permissive in typical listings. Located near Cushing Square on the Watertown/Belmont edge, the estate combines a pastoral, private setting adjacent to the golf course with convenient proximity to shops, restaurants, and transit links to Cambridge and Boston.