HOME PROFILE: Renovations have 1957 home ready for todays living – Wicked Local Beverly

You wont believe that this classy Colonial on over an acre of land was built in 1957! Freshly renovated and totally move-in ready with an easy living floor plan that fits todays lifestyles, this residence is thoroughly modern from stem to stern, so to speak.

ADDRESS: 9 Cedar St., Boxford

BEDROOMS: 4

BATHROOMS: 2 full

LIVING SPACE: 2,168 sq. ft.

PRICE: $639,000

You wont believe that this classy Colonial on over an acre of land was built in 1957! Freshly renovated and totally move-in ready with an easy living floor plan that fits todays lifestyles, this residence is thoroughly modern from stem to stern, so to speak.

The roof, gutters and siding are new, every window was replaced they are mostly gorgeous eight-over-one and this home has a four-bedroom Gravity Septic System. The oil tank is new and so is the 100-amp sub panel in the laundry room. Electric is, of course, 200 amps. Lets not forget new sheetrock and plaster walls in the garage or the fireproof door to the house. Thats only a partial list of the newbies. Whew.

By the way, the entire house (upstairs and down) has all new red oak flooring that is not only beautiful but also a seamless backdrop to all the wonderful features and details in this home.

Lets get specific

A center entry area separates the oversized main living areas. The living room, which is off to the left, runs front to back and has four, eight-over-one windows plus an attractive gas fireplace with a brick surround. The mantel along with door and window casings have eye-catching detailing. So does the chair rail.

The open-concept kitchen-dining room on the other side of the entry is even larger and is filled with more impressive amenities.

In the dining room, for example, double crown molding, detailed bump boards and chair rail give this space a timeless elegance. In addition to views of the sprawling front lawn and side yard, this room seats six, eight or more comfortably.

Granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances (and that includes the sink) sparkle in the bright U-shaped kitchen. A subway tile backsplash with glass tile inserts add dashes of sparkle as does lighting under the cabinets of which there is a substantial amount. The center island, which any chef will appreciate, doubles as a breakfast bar for two.

Take two steps down from the kitchen into the sunroom and be prepared to be wowed. Running front-to-back, this fabulous getaway is just that an inviting place to relax or to entertain friends and family. Almost floor-to-ceiling casement windows with a full glass pane door at each end of the room look out to the grounds. One view is the front lawn; the other is a sizable patio and expansive yard bordered by well-established trees.

Easy-to-maintain tile flooring and a closet are practical pluses.

By the way, this level has a full bathroom with a tub/shower ensemble with a tile surround. The vanity has a granite countertop.

Up on two

Although the second floor is set up as a classic four-square, this level is about everything modern: rooms are bright (with two exposures), closets are big doubles with sliding doors and gleaming red oak flooring is everywhere.

The landing, which has enough space to accommodate a mini study/office a desk and chair, for example also can be a reading corner.

The bedrooms are spacious. Two, which are identical in size, are slightly larger than the other two and those are also the same size. Incidentally, the two larger rooms easily handle king-size beds plus the prerequisite bedroom furniture.

The shared full bathroom has a tub/shower ensemble with a tile surround. The vanity has a granite countertop.

A linen closet is in the hall, too.

About the basement

As this level is the footprint of the house, describing it as large is practically an understatement.

Excellent ceiling height throughout is another perk. In addition to a partially finished space well go there in a moment the basement has a huge utility room with access to the bulkhead that leads to the yard. A laundry room, which is also big, has more than enough space for a full-size washer and dryer installed side-by-side, if you prefer.

A sink in this room and cabinetry that can work as a folding table are additional conveniences. Bead board on two walls is a dash of character.

Now about potential: With paneled walls and slate-like tile flooring in place, the partially finished area is ready for final finishing touches to create a user-friendly area as a second family room, media center and/or a play area for adults and the younger set. Sweet cubbies under the stairs work well for books, games and other storage.

Contact Melissa Dias Lopes of The Lopes Group at J Barrett & Company at 617-838-2394 or by email: melissa@jbarrettrealty.com.

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