131 Essex Street Hamilton, MA
Past property listing.
Pastoral and peaceful… the setting for this home is so pleasing. Set well off the road on 4.83 acres with a large paddock in front of the house and a a beautiful stone wall border. The home is then surrounded by just enough gently manicured gardens and lawn with irrigation. Beyond the full length deck and patio in the back, the view is off to the natural landscape.
This custom contemporary home has timeless style, and has been updated and maintained throughout the years.
The kitchen and family room are open with dramatic vaulted ceilings. On one end of the room is a fireplace with a field stone wall. The back wall is lined with three sets of sliding glass doors that lead out the the expansive Trex deck, and on the opposite side, high windows that all allow for sensational light. The kitchen has ample white cabinets with beautiful granite counters, a center island, and impressive built-ins that blend the rooms. These rooms have tile floors and recessed lighting.
The living room and dining room combination has built-ins and multiple sliders that look out to the paddock in the front.
With the mostly single level floor plan the three bedrooms are all on the first floor with just an office with slider and balcony on the second. This room is open to the lower level with a dramatic view of the kitchen, family room and out to the deck.
The master bedroom suite is exceptional with built-ins and plenty of room for a seating area in front of the multiple sets of sliders that open to to deck. The walk-in closet or dressing room was outfitted by California Closets and includes windows up above for natural light. The entrance to the master tiled bathroom with walk-in Corian shower is through either the dressing room or bedroom.
The front yard is very private has custom fencing, additional stone walls and outcroppings in the back.
The owners paid great attention to the style, quality, detail and comfort of this home.
Enjoy living in Hamilton Massachusetts with great access to transportation, including a commuter rail station and Route 128.
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47 Hamilton Avenue Hamilton, MA
Sold in June 2016.
Live in down town Hamilton, Massachusetts. Where you can enjoy being so close to the in-town businesses, commuter rail, multiple parks, including Patton, schools and the Hamilton Wenham Regional Library.
This home is an American Four Square a type of Colonial Revival, built between the 1890’s and 1930’s.
Thoughtfully expanded to accommodate a generous kitchen, a larger master bedroom and the addition of a second tiled bathroom with walk-in shower and laundry on the first floor.
The kitchen is the center of the home and has a welcoming soap stone island with seating. There are ample warm cherry cabinets, stainless steal appliances and hard wood floors. The living and dining rooms open to each other have built-in cabinets, a bay window and beautiful older pine floors.
There are three bedrooms with an additional full bathroom on the second floor. This bathroom is tiled with a tub and a shower.
The front of the house has a classic three season front porch and a screened porch great spot to dine and watch the neighborhood activities. A back deck has been added, with access from the kitchen, perfect for grilling and enjoying the fenced yard.
Additional features include, central air conditioning and a detached one car garage. Many of the windows have been replaced with Pella windows.
This is a chance to have a renovated home in a great location. Not to far from well known Crane Beach. Easy access to transportation and the wide variety of cultural and recreational resources that we are so fortunate to have on the North Shore of Boston.
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35 High Road Newbury, MA
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Set high off the road with a commanding presence overlooking the Upper Newbury Green, a pre-revolutionary common, in “Old Town” Newbury, Massachusetts. This Italianate Victorian era home was built circa 1850 and is located in the historic district. This area is registered with The National Register of Historic Places.
Newburyport was once part of the town of Newbury and the town continues to enjoy close proximity to the south end and downtown with it’s restaurants, businesses, commuter rail, and extensive cultural and recreational activities. The town is currently divided into three areas, Old Town, Byfield and Plum Island.
Renovated and cared for with fabulous trim & detail work. The ceilings are high, there are extraordinary solid wood doors, large windows and hard wood floors. Tastefully and carefully brought up to today’s frequently requested features, including a spacious eat-in kitchen that opens to a large family room with a wood burning stove. Both of these rooms have glass doors that lead out to the brick patio. This family room has plenty of space for a seating area and another table that sits in a multi-window alcove.The laundry and a half bath is conveniently located on the first floor near the tiled mud room that enters from the driveway.
The Master bedroom suite opens to a dressing room with windows, multiple closets and a private bathroom. There are three additional bedrooms and an a second full bath on the second floor.
There is welcome central air conditioning throughout.
Set on three acres with a beautiful sloping hill in front and level back yard. There is a detached two story barn with five stalls and three garage bays plus an separate shed. An additional out building provides freestanding, private office space, peacefully set off to the side of the back yard and is heated with a gas fireplace.
Enjoy living near restaurants & businesses in Newburyport and Plum Island Beaches. The Parker River Wildlife Sanctuary on Plum Island can also be easily enjoyed from this location.
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10 41st Street Newbury, MA
Sold in October 2016.
On the Beach at Plum Island! Spectacular beachfront property with remarkable design and stunning features courtesy of notable California architect, Obie Bowman, who was carefully selected by the current owners and brought to this ultra-desirable location on sandy Plum Island Beach. Thoughtfully planned and set on a generous .83 acre lot, with unobstructed panoramic views over the beach and out to the ocean from the Isles of Shoals to Cape Ann and beyond.
This breathtaking shingle style custom contemporary residence captures immediate attention upon approach from the dunes and onto the wrap around deck. In through the striking, grand glass accordion doors, tiled floors and a wide, welcoming entry lead to the open living room with impressive glass and windows. The living room’s centerpiece is the expansive floating wall of glass that opens and retracts with a push of a button and allows for cleansing ocean breezes to sweep over the dunes and in through the house. The stone fireplace and views can be enjoyed from the open kitchen as well.
The visual interest is endless, and at every turn, with subtle nautical details repeated throughout, magnificent Oak columns and a notable richness created with the use of Red Cedar, Rosewood and Brazilian Mahogany woods. A flexible floor plan allows for a wide range of pleasing configurations, and offers a multitude of options for entertaining and peaceful retreat. There are bedrooms on both floors, stairways on either side of the house and three full bathrooms.
Additional, welcome particulars include a first level laundry laundry and off the kitchen and a well-placed two-car heated garage.
Indoors and out, each space is exceptionally unique including the inviting and intimate outdoor dining area with Redwood decking and built-in grill. There is no better spot imaginable to appreciate being directly on the beach than from this location. Whether daytime or nighttime, and in all types of weather, the incredibly diverse textures of the interior and exterior living spaces will be endlessly savored.
Enjoy proximity to The Parker River Wildlife Sanctuary also located on Plum Island. Downtown Newburyport just a short drive away.
- Published in Global Luxury - Coldwell Banker, Past Property Listings
1B Curlew Court Gloucester, MA
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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.
Contact John & Cindy Farrell for more information and to see this home. 978-468-9576
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36 Willowdale Road Topsfield, MA
Sold in August 2016.
Exceptional location abutting the southern edge of the Willowdale State Forest in the Eastern section of Topsfield, Massachusetts. This mid-century home was built with it’s location and setting in mind. Situated high and back off the road with an orientation that takes advantage of the sun and the landscape. The 2.09 acres it sits on, is mostly wooded with just enough lawn area and natural looking easy perennial landscaping with an irrigation system. While at the house you get the feeling of being in a private, peaceful remote location…. far away, yet you are actually in an established neighborhood of beautiful homes. This is a home to fully enjoy in all the seasons. This area is easily accessible to transportation, businesses, restaurants and extensive recreation opportunities. There are hundreds of acres of State Forest and Park right outside your door. The Willowdale neighborhood is composed of just one circular road with two entry points off Topsfield Road.
This style home was built to connect the indoors and out. Entry is through a tiled foyer and the main level has dramatic vaulted ceilings with warm wood panels. Both the living room and family room have raised brick wood burning fireplaces and a central chimney. There are three sets of sliders that lead out to the screened porch, two decks and yard. It’s a spacious 2,334 square foot home with four bedrooms and two full bathrooms that have tiled floors. Almost all the windows have just been replaced. Additional features include central air conditioning and an attached two car garage.
Willowdale State Park abuts Bradley Palmer State Park and the Ipswich River. Massachusetts Audubon Sanctuary is also nearby. This area of Topsfield is convenient to Hamilton, Ipswich and Route 1.
Turner Hill Golf Club is nearby as well, and what many people claim as their favorite the beautiful sandy beach, well known Crane Beach.
John & Cindy Farrell Coldwell Banker
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21B Lakeshore Road Boxford, MA
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Custom Colonial in West Boxford Massachusetts on 6.23 private acres with about one acre fenced, near Johnsons Pond. On the opposite side of the pond from Veasey Memorial Park.
This home has a great combination of an open floor plan and more private spaces. The cherry kitchen is open to a dining space, seating area and a fabulous family room with cathedral ceilings on the other side of a two sided fireplace. This floor has a library that also works well as a more formal dining room or living room with a fireplace and french doors that open to a den. The first floor has a bathroom with a walk-in shower making what is currently used as an office work as a first floor bedroom.
From the foyer with a curved staircase up to the second floor you will find the en suite master bedroom with French doors to a balcony and a walk-in closet. The master bath has two areas one tiled with a shower, double vanity sinks, marble floors with radiant heat and another with skylights and a spa tub. There are two additional bedrooms and another full bathroom on the second floor.
On the finished walk out lower level is a full service guest suite with a floor to ceiling fieldstone gas fireplace and Valentino tile floors. This level has lot of room with distinct living spaces, a full bathroom with shower and a laundry room with sink.
Additional features include hardwood and tile floors, central air conditioning, central vacuum system, private well, and irrigation system. There is an over sized two car garage. This home has a lot to offer in a very peaceful setting.
Great highway access, just a short distance to I 495 & I 95 and Rt. 97. Enjoy local farms, golf and Boxford State Forest nearby. Boxford is part of the Masconomet regional school system.
Contact John & Cindy Farrell for more information and an appointment to see this home. 978-468-9576
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383 Summer Street Manchester, MA
Sold in April 2017.
Recently renovated and beautifully transformed into a fabulous ‘Nantucket Shingle’ style home. Designed by well known Carpenter and MacNeille. Sitting on 1.2 acres with overland and ocean views out towards Kettle Cove and Coolidge Reservation. Just a short distance to Black and White beaches so you can enjoy the shore and ocean throughout the day. This home has a casual beach house feeling.
The foyer flows into the open living and dining rooms with three sets of French doors that lead out to large deck that sits high above the yard with glass panel rails, allowing for unobstructed views. The living room is graced by an impressive granite wood burning fireplace that can also be enjoyed while dining. The kitchen is both dramatic and comfortable with remarkable features from the vaulted bead board ceiling, large marble island, breakfast bar and soap stone counters. All of these features are highlighted by the gorgeous glass back splash and ocean views beyond. The kitchen has ample dining space both at the center island and at the table in the breakfast nook. The adjacent mudroom has tiled floors, built in shelves and cubbies with an entrance to the two car garage.
Also on the first floor is a paneled office which also works well as a den or library. This room has a wet bar and access through French doors to the same deck that is located off the living room and kitchen.
Great home for formal and informal entertaining. An easy home to host both intimate and large gatherings.
This home has four bedrooms, two en suite rooms with walk-in closets on the first floor and two rooms and two full baths on the lower level. The impressive master bedroom, located privately on the second floor, enjoys French doors that lead out to a second deck, a gas stove and the vaulted bead board ceiling repeated. The master bath is very spacious with a large tiled walk-in shower, soaking tub and two separate vanities.
In the center of the lower level is the family room with a second stone fireplace and French doors that open to the patio with a gas fire pit. Two additional bedrooms and full baths are on either side of the family room.
Laundry is located on the first floor and there is an additional tiled laundry room on the lower level.
Enjoy living near the ocean in Manchester By The Sea. It’s easy to get to the down town restaurants, businesses, commuter rail, Boston and the rest of Cape Ann.
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824 Bay Road Hamilton, MA
Sold June 2016.
We hadn’t noticed that this circa 1800 Georgian style Colonial home was tucked behind a high fence on beautiful historic Bay Road. Set between Boardman Lane & Erins Way, and among many other fabulous homes in Hamilton, Massachusetts. Most of the 1.31 acre yard sits behind and to the side of the home with a well placed in-ground pool and cabana. The gardens are not overly manicured giving the setting a restful bucolic impression.
The home has retained many of the older details including wide pine floors, wood paneling and a large central chimney with multiple fireplaces, while incorporating welcome updates. There are four fireplaces on the first floor and two on the second. This home has a more formal classic center entry with pediment and flattened columns as well as a convenient welcoming kitchen entrance. There are front and back stairways.
Particularly noteworthy is the expansive open living room with three distinct gathering spaces, many windows and two sets of French doors side by side that gaze out and lead to the yard. Adjacent is a warm wood paneled library with bookshelves and fireplace that offers a great balance, perfect for an in home office. The thoughtfully updated kitchen blends well with the older detail. The breakfast room works as a sitting area with a large fireplace and paneled wall. There is a half bathroom and laundry room off of the kitchen. A four season sun room or family room is off of the kitchen and library. A sunny dining room includes a small pantry space between the kitchen and has a fireplace.
On the second floor are four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The master bedroom has a cathedral ceiling with fan and one of the full baths enjoys a cork floor, walk-in shower, double sinks and a skylight. A fifth bedroom is located on the third floor. Additional features include an attached two car garage, shed and radiant heat in the kitchen and breakfast room.
Convenient access to commuter rail, highways and in-town businesses. Enjoy the many resources on the North Shore from this location. Not far from Crane Beach.
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54 Perkins Row Topsfield, MA
Sold May 16, 2016. See homes currently on the market in Topsfield, MA.
Located within the North Shore of Boston on a beautiful country road in the town of Topsfield, this is a home to relax in and enjoy, taking full advantage of the 1.03 acre lot. Care and consideration were taken in the placement of this house, which is set back privately from the road and surrounded by superb professional landscaping with well-established plantings and a yard punctuated with exterior lighting and bordered by a natural landscape.
There is style and interest at every turn in this Colonial which offers a layout and details that create an atmosphere of easy living within a smartly organized floor plan. Conducive to entertaining, this home’s living spaces provide equally for grand functions or more intimate gatherings, both indoors and out
A centralized kitchen opens to an informal dining area and large seating space with plentiful natural light. This configuration allows for working undisturbed while also being part of the activities of a large kitchen get-together. Adjacent to the kitchen is a quite spacious formal dining room with a fireplace that leads on to the gracious living room, with built-ins and doors accessing both the deck and sun room.
The spectacular sun room incorporates a smooth blending of the interior and exterior living spaces. This room has a vaulted ceiling with a fan and tile flooring that leads to the exterior, expansive deck. At the front of the house is a more cozy den, library or office space with a fireplace and streaming sunlight, offering a warm place to relax.
On the second floor are four bedrooms and it is not the traditional colonial offering. The center hallway allows enough area for office space or perhaps a children’s homework or project area. At one end of the house is an en suite bedroom with vaulted ceilings. At the other end of the hallway is the attractive master bedroom suite with vaulted ceilings, great windows and French doors that open to a private balcony. The master has a bonus room that is accessed both from the hallway and bedroom and is currently utilized as a sewing room, but could accommodate a studio, office, or dressing room. This true bonus room offers numerous possibilities.
At the side entrance, off of the kitchen, is a conveniently located mud room and laundry room. The lower level is also finished has a fireplace and plenty of space for a game room and plentiful seating. Additionally, this home offers central air conditioning, hard wood floors and a sprinkler system.
Massachusetts Aududon Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary is close by on Perkins Row. Topsfield is part of the Masconomet Regional School System. Along with easy access to Route 1 and extensive North Shore recreational activities this is a fabulously located warrants further exploration.
Contact John & Cindy Farrell for more information and to view this home. 978-468-9576
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