LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield home of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, the late owners of the famous Hilltop Steak House restaurant in Saugus, is officially under contract after just one day on the market for $3.9 million.
According to the Boston Globe, their daughters, Santina (Tina) Primavera and Gina Giuffrida, had announced their plans to sell their late parents’ home back in May. The listing agent, George Sarkis, said that an offer close to the asking price was accepted on June 12 and that the home has been sold to a family, fulfilling the sisters’ wishes.
“[We want to sell to] someone who’s going to appreciate the house. Maybe someone with a family, young kids,” Primavera had said via Boston.com. “There are big mansions and new homes being sold in Lynnfield, but nothing has the character this has.”
The 10,265-square-foot property, located at 1215 Main St., sits on over 2 acres of land and has five bedrooms and seven full baths. Built in 1973, the home’s architectural design stays true to the decade with its retro, eclectic style choices while also incorporating contemporary and modern elements in every room. From the wood, carpet, and ceramic tile flooring to the large and open layout, the residence exudes luxury and art, and once had jungle- and paisley-themed wallpaper until ice dams caused water damage that went through the walls.
In the entryway, there’s even a stunning chandelier that was bid on by the actor John Wayne, the family told the Boston Globe.
Throughout the property are also spaces that are perfect for entertaining and gathering, including multiple kitchens, a spacious living area, a gym, and even a “man cave” with a pool table, a poker table, and Tiffany pendant lamps.
In terms of parking, the listing mentions there are also five garage spaces and a total of 15 parking spaces.
While the iconic Hilltop Steak House cactus sign remains a well-known landmark on Route 1, many of the unique items within Frank and Irene Giuffrida’s private collection have either been sold in an estate sale, which the family hosted, or through Treadwell Auctions. Those items include giraffe and tiger statues, antique rugs, furniture, and artwork, with the highest sale being a 102-piece “Vintage Italian Garofano Faenza Bleu Carnation Hand Painted Dinner Service” dish set for $1,625.
The family’s custom Universal Gym equipment was sold on Facebook Marketplace for $1,800.
