Welcome to The Works-Bacon House c. 1884.
When the current owners first stepped through the doors of 4 Latisquama in 2012, it was love at first sight. They weren't just looking for a house; they were searching for a home with a soul. Coming from a beloved antique in Jamaica Plain, they needed more space for their growing family and their Boston Terrier, but they refused to sacrifice character. For the wife, a veterinarian, the connection was instantaneous—she felt a profound affinity for this "Painted Lady" Victorian, knowing it was once the long-time residence and practice of Southborough’s own village physician, Dr. J. Lowell Bacon.
The history of 4 Latisquama is woven into the very fabric of the town. In the mid-1880s, as the first house lots were being divided at the north end of the road near Main Street, this home was already standing. It was originally built by George L. Works, who lived there for twenty years before passing the torch to Dr. Bacon in the mid-1890s. Dr. Bacon, just twenty-nine and starting his medical practice, remained a fixture of the community and a resident of the house until 1935.
While the home had been loved and well-cared for through generations, the current owners were determined to put their own stamp on it, infusing the historic structure with high-end style and modern amenities. The last decade has seen the home evolve alongside their family. The third floor, tucked under the home’s iconic turret, transitioned from an au-pair suite to a vibrant playroom, and finally into its current life as a sophisticated guest suite and home office.
The transformation extended beyond the four walls. Seeking to create a landscape worthy of the architecture, the owners enlisted the expertise of former Victory Garden host Michael Weishan. Together, they designed a perennial sanctuary where a magnificent, mature magnolia tree stands as the undisputed star of the fully fenced yard.
Today, 4 Latisquama stands as one of Southborough’s finest examples of Queen Anne and Colonial Revival architecture—a "Painted Lady" that remains as vital today as it was in the 1880s. While the current owners' stewardship is coming to an end, they move on knowing they have prepared this historic gem for its next hundred years. They leave behind a home filled with joy, ready for the next family to fall in love at first sight.