Eustis Estate

Eustis Estate is a mansion in Milton built with local stone, red and yellow brick, and three stories featuring Queen Anne architecture with multiple gables. The structure showcases design elements of an emerging architectural movement and now operates as a museum displaying art collections.

William Ellery Channing Eustis developed the 110-acre property in 1878 and commissioned architect William Ralph Emerson to design it in the emerging Shingle Style. The creation of the mansion reflected a period when wealthy families were adopting new architectural approaches for their homes.

The mansion functions as a museum housing art collections and offering educational programs about 19th-century life and design. Visitors experience firsthand how the spaces reflect the daily habits and social practices of a wealthy family from that era.

Visitors can explore the mansion on their own or join guided tours available during opening hours. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the property includes both interior rooms and outdoor grounds to walk through.

The property connects directly to Blue Hills Reservation and incorporates 80 acres of protected conservation land with original buildings from the 1800s. This link to the reservation creates a place where historic buildings meet natural surroundings in an unexpected way.

Location: Milton

Architects: William Ralph Emerson

Address: 1424 Canton Avenue

GPS coordinates: 42.23167,-71.10750

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:08