Located in a historically significant neighborhood in Newton, Massachusetts, the Prince Street House was completely renovated and reorganized, requiring Historic Review Commission approval. The residence was originally the barn for a neighboring estate. When the property was subdivided in the 1950s the barn and carriage house were converted to a single family residence. Due to the subdivision the east facing barn became awkwardly oriented with the primary axis front to back and the front door and vehicular arrival on opposite sides of the house. A series of poorly conceived additions over the years further contributed to the house's awkwardness