1B Curlew Court Gloucester, MA
Sold for $755,000 in August 2016.
Quality, great style, thoughtful design and exceptional finishes both inside and out. The Village at West Gloucester is a beautiful 55+ community of thirty four Energy Star Certified residences on Cape Ann near Wingaersheek Beach.
This is a bright and sunny home with nine foot ceilings, hardwood floors, interior transom windows and substantial cabinetry and trim work. Enter from the wrap around porch into a welcoming foyer where you have the living room to one side with built-ins, gas fireplace, and French doors that open to the porch. From the foyer you can also see through beyond the dining room into the kitchen with skylights and out to the fabulous large screened porch and deck with gas hook-up for grill. The well appointed kitchen that looks out to the back yard, has granite counters with a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and rich cherry cabinets. The comfortable first floor master bedroom has a cathedral ceiling and two separate closets. The master bathroom is tiled with a walk-in shower and double vanity.
On the second floor are two guest bedrooms, one is a suite with a walk-in closet, a cedar closet, and a door to a shared bathroom. There is a private office and an open hallway that looks out over the front foyer. There are eight rooms, three bedrooms, an office, two full and one half bath, plus the screened porch. The lower level is ready to be finished if you choose to do so.
The two car garage is attached and additional features include central air conditioning, central vac and security. The association takes care of the exterior of the home and grounds so you have the benefit of living in a well cared for home without having to spend the time and energy managing it.
Located towards the end of the landscaped complex with meticulously maintained grounds and underground utilities. The thirty four residences share twenty four acres with the homes built around a central village green and gazebo. There are about fifteen acres of open space and conservation land, a shared Village Ocean Vista and paths for walking, biking and running.
This is a great location to enjoy all the cultural and recreational activities on Cape Ann, including the World Class Shalin Lui Performance Center. Very accessible to Route 128.
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Asbestos – Getting a Home Ready to Sell
Do you have Asbestos in your home? Are you planning to sell?
Environmental Concerns – Call In The Experts! Don’t touch this……Our housing stock on the North Shore and in New England stretches back to the mid 17th century . These older charming homes, often times historic in nature, may have environmental issues that have come to light in the last 50 years. One of these is asbestos.
Asbestos was used in roofing, exterior siding, insulation on duct work and heat pipes, and floor tiles. If you suspect that you may have this substance in your home, don’t try to remove it yourself. Call an expert. This work needs to done properly and the material also needs to be disposed of properly. This is not a DIY project.
If you think your home may have asbestos, contact a qualified professional prior to putting your home on the market. Below are a few resources. (more…)
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