Family, friends, and big laughs around a busy kitchen island — that’s the stuff of late November.

With room to bring everyone you love to the table, the gambrel roof shingle-style Victorian compound at 51 & 53 Abbott Road in Wellesley consists of a main house, lavish guest house, and more than 1.3 tree-filled acres in the beloved Country Club neighborhood. The stunner wouldn’t look out of place on Cape Cod or in Newport, and is frequently coveted in this already uber-desirable enclave.

Without getting too swoon-y, the current owners have done the property right, maintaining the main residence’s myriad original architectural details. These include a sweep-you-off-your-feet foyer with extensive woodwork and a sculptural staircase, elegant living and dining rooms with fireplaces, paneling, moulding, and columns, and a tiled sun porch with conservatory vibes.

The adjacent guest house offers a striking open floor plan with double height ceilings, a first-floor primary suite and an airy, light-filled interior. Upstairs, two bedrooms and bonus spaces create additional possibilities, whether for work, relaxation, or extended stays.

Together, nine bedrooms, six full baths, and a touch under 12,000 square feet of interior space join covered porches and patios to create a haven that’s just moments from the city, park space, schools, and recreation.

The sale of the compound, on the market for $5,695,000, is represented by The Lara & Chelsea Collaborative at Coldwell Banker Realty – Wellesley.