400 Colonial Drive Ipswich, MA – Unit 64
First floor garden style condominium for sale in Ipswich, MA
Sold May 2014 for $228,500. See homes currently on the market in Ipswich, MA. First floor garden style condominium in the River Ridge Complex in Ipswich, Massachusetts. This spacious 1,397 square foot unit has two bedrooms and two full baths. The master bedroom has a full bathroom, glass door that opens to a balcony, and walk in closet. The kitchen is open to the dining room and living room and opens onto the second private balcony. Beautiful unit entry with dramatic wood laminate floors that extend into the dining room. There is also central air conditioning. Private laundry and utility room with storage is located in the unit and additional storage space in the basement. This unit comes with a highly sought after parking space in the covered carport and there is additional parking in both the front and bath of the complex. Enjoy the outdoor in-ground pool. (more…)
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807 Summer Street Manchester, MA – Unit 1
Manchester By The Sea, MA – One Bedroom Condominium
Sold April 2014 for $189,000. See homes currently on the market in Manchester, MA. Originally built as a 25 room Shingle style summer cottage for a member of the Coolidge family. It is now an eight unit condominium complex.
The renovations have just been completed in this first floor one bedroom unit. Enter the from a long covered porch and into a tiled common foyer. The two room unit has beautiful fir floors, large windows and the kitchen and bathroom have just been finished. Many updates have recently been made to the building as well. The laundry is located in the unit and there is parking. This is a pet friendly building. Rare opportunity to own a home for this price in this location. (more…)
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23 Boardman Avenue Manchester, MA
Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts – West Manchester Location
Homes currently on the market in Manchester, MA.
Captivating Architect designed, with a vision towards French Provincial. Located in the West Manchester area of Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts. This home was designed and built for the current owners in 2004. Exceptional attention was given to the detailing and materials used.
When you drive up to this home you know you are arriving at a rare home in a special location. The home sits up off the road and looks out over the landscape. Beautifully set on it’s 2+ acre lot. (more…)
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West Manchester Beach – Manchester By The Sea, MA
West Manchester Beach – Manchester By The Sea, MA
The winter is also a great time to enjoy the beauty of the North Shore. West Manchester Beach is located at Harbor Street in Manchester where private Boardman Lane turns off. There are no amenities located at this beach and little parking for Manchester residents. Each time we visit this beach it seems to change with the time of day and the seasons. Located near Tuck’s Point and the Manchester Yacht Club. One of many beautiful spots on the North Shore of Boston. (more…)
- Published in North Shore of Boston - Communities
Get Ready! It’s Open House Time! – Here is a list of suggestions to help you prepare.
If you are planning to have an open house, don’t miss the opportunity to truly showcase your home. Treat the day like you have invited guests and are having a party in your home. Plan for groups of people to be there at the same time. After you have staged your home and prepared it for the photos there is more you should do to get it ready for the open house. Below is a list of suggestions.
- Rearrange furniture if necessary to accommodate traffic flow.
- Bathrooms – Plan on having people use them. Make sure there is enough soap and paper. We recommend putting out nice disposable hand towels and a place to throw them away.
Selling Your Home? Put Things in Storage.
Once you have made the decision to sell your home, you have made the decision to move! We find that many clients would like to try to keep their house the way they live in it with as little disruption as possible. A worthy goal but a goal that may be easier to achieve if many of the possessions are actually packed and possibly moved out of the house. Once your home is on the market, you will need to be able to get it in showing condition very quickly for each appointment. Start with your storage areas first. That will give you the space to organize what you would usually have out or use frequently. Here are a few tips on where to start: (more…)
Magnolia – Gloucester, Massachusetts
John & Cindy Farrell – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Magnolia is a waterfront community located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It is a village within the city located in the southwest corner and borders the town of Manchester.
Beautiful homes and landscapes are abundant. Also located in Magnolia is well-known Hammond Castle and Gray Beach, known as Magnolia Beach and pictured here. Gray Beach is also part of the Coolidge Reservation, in the bordering town of Manchester. Surf park is a two acre park that overlooks Kettle Cove. (more…)
- Published in North Shore of Boston - Communities
Windows – Should you replace or restore them?
John & Cindy Farrell – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Homeowners are often too quick to decide that if windows aren’t efficient or working, they need to be replaced. We have seen replacement windows that are in need of replacing and original windows that are in great shape, work beautifully and are a significant feature of the home. Here are just a few questions to consider while you are thinking about what to do with the windows in your home. (more…)
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Staging Your Home in the Winter
John & Cindy Farrell – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
The way you prepare and stage your home varies depending on what season it is. In addition to the suggestions we give you for the general staging of your home and preparing for photos. We have a few recommendations to help you in the winter.
- Make sure the heat is on! If the potential buyers are cold they won’t be able to relax and the house will feel uncomfortable to them. We have seen showings cut very short in cold homes.
- Your house needs to smell good. Remember the windows will not be open. Make sure the house is very clean and all pet smells are taken care of. Do not try to cover odors with air fresheners or candles. (more…)
Selling in the Winter – 8 Steps to Welcoming Winter Curb Appeal
What should we do to stage our home in the winter?
Don’t believe that your home can’t look fabulous in the winter! If you plan to sell your home in the winter there are many things you can do to give it great curb appeal. Curb appeal is important in any season. The winter is an opportunity to make your home stand out. Many seller’s won’t give the winter exterior the attention it deserves. This will give you the competitive edge. Take the focus off the dormant gardens, stop focusing on what doesn’t look it’s best and redirect the focus on what looks great. Here is a list of ideas to get you started. (more…)
