Sold in June 2014.
Expanded circa 1900 Cape situated on a fabulous .4 acre lot in Hamilton, Massachusetts. This stylish home possesses an older quality feel with many desirable updates and improvements to its 2,500+/- square feet of living space that includes nine rooms; three bedrooms, three full baths and one half bath.
If ample work space is needed, this home has the unique advantage of a spectacular and expansive studio 25 x 20 foot studio with a full bathroom. The studio space floods with natural light from the many skylights and the french door that opens to a balcony overlooking the brick patio and lovely landscaped yard.
The expansion has resulted in a remarkable L shape, enabling a smooth flow conducive to both entertaining and privacy. The kitchen fits the house with its quarry tile floor, stainless appliances, simply styled cabinets and some open storage. Currently used as a family room, the first floor master bedroom has its own bathroom and French doors that lead out to the brick patio.The living room’s has French doors lead to a screened-in porch adjacent to the private brick patio. This room features a wood stove with a brick hearth. The center of the home is marked by a subtly incorporated, yet quite dramatic curved stairway leading to the second floor’s two bedrooms and a sitting room, all with skylights and striking beautiful wooden floors. There is an additional full bath located on the second floor. This well-designed home, with its practical foyer/mudroom side entrance, gives streamlined access to the kitchen, private office, half bath and first floor laundry as well as convenient access to the garage, studio, patio and yard.
Additional features include a two-car garage, ample separate storage area and a striking paver driveway with plenty of parking. The yard is almost completely fenced. Great Hamilton location with easy access to the highway, commuter rail and all the available North Shore recreational activities, including Crane Beach in Ipswich.
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