ABOUT TURNER HILL

Turner Hill is situated in Ipswich, MA and is one of the finest estates on Boston’s North Shore. With a grand Elizabethan mansion at its center, New England charm meets English style. The entire property is over 300 acres and is distinguished by a highly acclaimed championship golf course with what will be 120 residences forming a core community set among century–old grounds, towering pines, formal gardens, rolling lawns and swan ponds. At Turner Hill, residents enjoy the ultimate estate lifestyle and breath-taking views, with optional club memberships and an unparalleled level of service and amenities.

HISTORY OF TURNER HILL

In 1898, noted turn of the century architect William Rantoul was commissioned by Charles Goodnough Rice & Ann Proctor Rice of Boston to build a grand home. An extensive tour of Europe's historic castles and manors provided the Rice's and Mr. Rantoul with vision and inspiration for their mansion.

Completed in 1903, the mansion boasts hand-molded plaster ceilings, vivid wall friezes, gleaming oak hardwood floors and hand-carved paneling, doors and stairways. The reception hall’s wildlife motifs and windows were modeled after Haddington Hall in Scotland and are works of art rarely replicated today. At Turner Hill, the Rices raised their children and entertained their family and friends in grand style including a young George Patton who was a frequent guest.

Shortly after Mr. Rice passed away in 1943, the estate was sold to The Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette, and the property was converted to a ministry and spiritual retreat.

In 1997, Turner Hill was purchased from the La Salette order, restored to its original splendor, and expanded to include residential estate living and the golf course. In 2007, The Residences at the Hills LLC purchased the residential development rights from the previous developer and gained town approval for a revision to the Master Plan. Our new 2010 Plan now includes The Villages, a town home neighborhood, with smaller units, three parks and breathtaking views of the Turner Hill estate. Construction will begin in the 4th quarter of 2010 and reservations are available now for choice locations.

Please visit The Ipswich, Massachusetts home page for more info: www.ipswichma.com