6-2 Ober Street Beverly, MA
Beverly Cove Location!
Sold for $495,500 January 30. 2015.
Beautifully finished condominium in a fabulous location in Beverly Cove. This home was originally built in 1910, renovated in 2005 and converted into three condominium units. Exceptional care was given to the design and detail. This two bedroom, two bathroom unit is on the second floor. Fabulous bright and open living space. The kitchen has granite counters with a center island and breakfast bar that looks out to the dining and living rooms. There are three private decks on three sides of the building, the largest is off the living room with plenty of seating space to enjoy the views out to the water. There are hardwood floors and a gas fireplace in the living room that can also be enjoyed from the kitchen and dining room.
Even the garage is well done with one for each unit as well as additional parking spaces. There is additional private storage in the basement. (more…)
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273 Essex Street Beverly, MA
This Colonial is located in the Montserrat neighborhood of Beverly, Massachusetts. A fabulous location convenient to the commuter rail station, easy access to Route 128 and right near the Beverly YMCA Sterling Center.
This home has three bedrooms and one of them is located on the first floor and makes a great office space if needed. Originally built around 1900 but has been updated since, retaining the beautiful pine floors and the central field stone fireplace. The very large kitchen is open to the sun room that has skylights, a ceiling fan and is set up with an eating area. The living room is quite large with the fireplace in the middle.
On the second floor are the two additional bedrooms and a full bath with a tiled floor all located off of a spacious central hallway that has a window looking out to the back yard and making the space warm and bright with the natural light.
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Great opportunity to own an affordable home in Montserrat. Not to far from Dane Street Beach, Beverly Cove and Lynch Park. (more…)
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59A Walnut Road, Wenham, MA
Past property listing.
Beautiful estate setting on picturesque Walnut Road in Wenham Massachusetts. Set well off the road on a 3.03 acre lot with impressive landscaping. Breathtaking countryside located not to far from Hamilton center and convenient to commuter rail and the highway.
Enter through a grand and spacious open foyer with a large open room off to the side that has many possibilities and works great as a music room or reception area. (more…)
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110 Railroad Avenue Hamilton, MA
This 1930 stucco colonial has been renovated, feels like a newer home and has a lot to offer. Located in the down town area of Hamilton, Massachusetts. With just about 2,280 square feet of living space and set on a .19 acre lot this home has plenty of space both inside and out.
The first floor has a fabulous large tiled foyer with windows and four closets, giving the entry the storage space of a mudroom. The large front to back living room has one wall of striking built-ins and french doors that lead out to a blue stone patio and gazebo. The eat-in kitchen is highlighted with granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a beautiful glass back splash. The kitchen and dining room are separated by double glass pocket doors. There are hardwood floors throughout the first floor and the stairway. There are four bedrooms, two full and one half bathroom and in addition there is great office space on the second floor which could also be used as a TV or playroom. (more…)
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11 Fieldstone Lane Beverly, MA
Centerville Location in Beverly, MA
Sold November 2014 for $430,000.
This 2,000+/- SF colonial style home sits on a .98 acre lot at the end of a cul-de-sac in a Centerville neighborhood in Beverly. The home has four bedrooms, two full and one half bath. The dining and living rooms have hardwood floors with an in-lay border in the dining room. There is a large first floor family room with a wood burning fireplace and the guest bathroom nearby. There is a two car garage under that opens into space that could be used as a mud room. The laundry is well located on the first floor and the yard can be enjoyed from the deck off the back.
This is a home that has been well maintained with repairs and updating done as needed, leaving a home that is move-in ready down to the professional cleaning that included the windows and carpets! There is a newer roof and siding as well. (more…)
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26 Hamilton Avenue Hamilton, MA
This home was built circa 1898 and sits on a .37 acre lot that extends back to Rust Street. The home is in need of substantial renovation and the potential is there to create a home that is quite desirable in this area of Hamilton, with square footage and yard space that many of the home in downtown just don’t have. Currently seven rooms, three bedrooms, and one bathroom.
The location of this home is within a few blocks of the commuter rail system, in-town parks and fields including Patton Park, the Hamilton Wenham Regional Library, and local shops and businesses.
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8 Exchange Street Gloucester, MA
This two-family home would make a terrific owner occupied or investment property. Each unit has four rooms and two bedrooms. There is a shared .11 acre yard and off street parking. There are newer heat and hot water and separate electric and laundry hook-ups in the basement. The first floor unit has a spacious eat-in kitchen. The second floor unit has a deck off the kitchen.
The units are both currently vacant. The rents listed are for the previous tenants that moved out at the end of September.
The location affords easy access to the commuter rail and Route 128. (more…)
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Tips for Staging Your Home to Help You Sell
Staging a Home for Sale
We can’t stress enough the importance of presenting your home in the best possible way. There are so many things that can be done to encourage a positive impression. A well thought out plan will be well worth your efforts. It’s important to take stock of what you have and prioritize while taking into account your time frame, your goals and your resources. Listed below are suggestions.
- Simplify rooms and remove as much unnecessary furniture and items as possible.
- Remove collections and all clutter, all the paper and the “stuff”. Take almost everything off of the counter tops. Empty closets.
- Think of highlighting the features of the house rather than the features of the things in the house. Remember you plan to move. Pack it up and either get rid of it or store it. It will make your future move easier.
- Make sure to have all the rooms set up. If you have an office or loft you have been using to store things, get rid of the clutter and set up as a simple office or bedroom space.
- In the bathrooms remove all the towels except fresh hand towels and all toothbrushes and toiletries from both the sinks and the shower. Make it sparkling clean. Use fresh flowers and decorative soap on the counter instead.
- Paint, paint paint! It’s one of the most inexpensive things you can do with the highest impact. Choose high appeal colors.
- Attend to all the little fixes. Do all the outlets have covers? Are there holes in the walls from paintings that have been moved? Are there nicks in the wall? A broken tile? You don’t want to give the impression that the home has not been maintained.
- Consider refinishing the wood floors and possibly removing some of the carpets.
- Open up the windows. Clean the glass and remove or pull up all the shades. Let the light in.
- Add lighting and turn it all on. Add more lighting than you think you need. Change to higher wattage bulbs. Make sure you have the same bulbs for the recessed lighting in each room.
- The front yard should look it’s best. It will often determine whether or not the potential buyes will go inside. Many buyers will look at the photos and drive by and then decide whether to make an appointment.
67 Rust Street Hamilton, MA
Sold October 2014 for $400,000.
Situated on a side street in the desirable downtown area of Hamilton, this home has been consistently updated and cared for including renovation of the kitchen and two bathrooms. There are seven rooms total, including three bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen with pristine white cabinets, granite counters and striking hardwood floors. The first floor features an open style with dining and living rooms flowing into each other, leading to an office nook and sitting area with a Harman pellet stove, adding pleasing warmth and ambiance. The first level tile floored bathroom was expanded to add storage and bring the laundry up to the first floor, resulting in a smart use of space.
The home’s heating system was converted to gas in 2008, the roof redone roughly five years ago and most recently this summer vivant solar panels were added.
A fabulous screened porch, with ceiling fan and wood siding, extends the living space to the outside and overlooks the fenced yard encompassing established perennial gardens and a storage shed. This home feels like a year round getaway!
Great location allowing for easy access to the commuter rail system, the Hamilton Wenham Regional Library, and in-town shops and businesses. Situated in the neighborhood between Patton and Pingree Parks. (more…)
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11 Pearson Street Beverly, MA
Single level living in a North Beverly neighborhood in Beverly, Massachusetts. Set on .18 acres close to Beverly Golf and Tennis. Mature plantings surround this L shaped home that sits on a corner lot, allowing for some privacy and giving it a beautiful setting.
The home was built in 1954 and has been maintained and improved. A half bath was added, and there are now seven rooms, three bedrooms, one full and one half bath. More recently a sun room was added off the kitchen, with tile floors and sliders that lead to a brick patio and the back yard. The two car garage is attached and opens to the sun room. (more…)
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