114 Larch Row Wenham MA
Classic yet contemporary shingle style home, built in 2000, impeccably cared for and maintained. This home sits up high, on 6.23 acres overlooking additional easements land, meadow, pasture, gardens and woodlands. Accented by split rail fences, stone walls, and enveloped by conservation land nearby.
The home rests perfectly positioned on the land and offers a warm inviting approach. Enter from the long driveway off of Larch Row, which is well-known for it’s beauty, and past the fields to arrive at the pea stone courtyard. The rear of the house faces south east with the morning sun and the breathtaking yard terraces down with granite steps to the heated in-ground pool. One of the most stunning views is from the pool, looking back at the house and gardens.
The house is notably well designed both functionally and aesthetically with interesting engaging features. Quality finishes and details are evident throughout. Windows and glass doors are ample and the light coming through can be enjoyed from multiple sides of the house at the same time. On the first and second floor, the long windowed hallways run along the back of the house, allowing for light to enter the rooms in the front.
This home is spacious and the rooms are comfortably proportioned. The front door opens to a foyer that is large enough for a seating area in front of one of the four fireplaces, a grand stairway off to the side and the large glass doors that lead out to the covered porch. The porch also runs along the back of the house with doors from multiple rooms. The kitchen is open to the family room with a fireplace and French doors that lead out to a brick patio with natural gas to the grill. Additional kitchen features include a center island and breakfast bar, dining area located in a windowed bay, stylish warm white cabinets and granite counters.
Between the kitchen and dining room is a fantastic butlers pantry with wet bar. When you walk into the large dining room you can see right through another set of glass French doors to the porch and yard. The first floor is complete with a cozy paneled den with fireplace and a back stairway off of the kitchen. The living room has space for seating, game table, piano and opens to the screened porch.
In the master bedroom, has a vaulted ceiling in the windowed bay, a large walk-in closet, dressing area and private bath with soaking tub walk-in shower and water closet. The four additional bedrooms are ensuite and shared. These rooms make great options for office space and one is currently used as an additional dressing room.
On the lower level are three finished rooms, currently used as a game room, play room and exercise room.
The house satisfies the present-day typical desires with it’s side entrance tiled mud room with half bath, kitchen that is open to the family room, first floor laundry, central air conditioning, central vacuum, plenty of office options, and well water irrigation.
The home also accommodates those that would like to have pets and animals. There is a small barn and chicken coop located away from the house with paddocks, ample land, and easy trail access. The two car garage is three story with storage space above and potential additional barn space below.
This home feels like a country home but offers close proximity to Boston, Logan Airport, commuter rail and highways. There is easy access to shopping, schools and businesses. Enjoy polo, fox hunting, horse trails nearby. It’s easy to take advantage of the ample resources the North Shore has to offer.
Contact John & Cindy Farrell 978-468-9576
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40 Cherry Street Wenham MA
Sold in August 2017.
This circa 1880 cape style home has been expanded and updated keeping the quality and detail that is hoped for in an older home. Perfectly placed on the .81 acre lot, back off the road, facing towards the southeast and taking in the sun. The warm and welcoming approach is bordered by established gardens and a split rail fence.
The front entry opens to a wide open foyer with beautiful fir floors, built-ins and a large wood burning fireplace. You can see into the bright and sunny den with another fireplace through the glass door. This side of the house offers four bedrooms and two full baths. Two bedrooms and one full bath on each floor. In what is now the center of the house, is a large eat-in kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite counters that is open to the family room with vaulted ceilings and skylights. The dining room has plenty a space and charm is located off the kitchen in the older part of the house. There is an additional room currently used as the den and would make a great private office.
A one bedroom, one bath suite with sliders to the yard was added and connects to the house by a tiled mudroom and separate laundry room.
The home wraps around the in-ground pool, patio and yard. This is a dream yard offering plenty of privacy and space for the pool, fire pit, game area and just the right amount of lawn. The two-car garage is attached.
This home is located close to town on a beautiful street, line with other lovely homes. Easy access to commuter rail, Routes 1 and 128.
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937 Washington Street Gloucester, MA
This home sold in February 2018.
This direct tidal waterfront home, once the “Bay View Post Office” and store is located across from Historic Hodgkins Cove in the Bay View/Lanesville section of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Excellent boater/kayaker’s location with close access to deep water just outside the cove. Annisquam, Wingaersheek Beach, Essex River Estuary and Halibut Point are all a short sail or drive away.
Hodgekins Cove was once home to the Cape Ann Granite Company, later the New England Lobster Company and currently The University of Massachusetts and City of Gloucester.
The property has been recently updated and although a year round home, feels like a beautifully finished summer cottage. The rooms are filled with an abundance of natural light and the water views can be enjoyed on both sides. Savor spectacular sunsets out to the Cove from the front and the tidal creek in the back where the current owners currently moor their boat.
There are now three full baths, four bedrooms, family room, central air conditioning, updated wiring and an attached one car garage. The finishes throughout reflect care and attention to style and comfort. Use this home either year round or as a vacation/weekend get-away. Enjoy Plum Cove Beach nearby, the convenience to Boston and being near all Cape Ann has to offer.
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9 Thissell Street Beverly MA
Sold in August 2017.
Built in the early 1900’s in the Prides Crossing area of Beverly, MA, this stone house was once part of the former summer estate, “Eagle Rock” of Henry Clay Frick. The building has since been skillfully converted into a spectacular single family home. The design throughout is impressive, intriguing, unique and includes a fine curation of period and contemporary materials.
The grand, pillared entrance off of Hale Street leads you onto the grounds into a central stone courtyard edged in granite and surrounded by the well- kept gardens, that pay close attention to the original Olmsted designed plantings and stone footbridge over a tranquil waterfall and fish pond. The house is set into the hillside and gardens with beautiful paths to the upper level grounds, stone patio with outdoor fireplace and more gardens. Here you will find the gated, rear entrance from Thissell Street and a charming, but less formal entrance leading to an inviting foyer and the main kitchen. The stone, two-car garage at the front entrance was recently built, in keeping with the exterior classic design of the home.
The estate’s spectacular main entrance opens to a breathtaking, two-story central foyer, with marble floors, grand stairway and second floor rooms with beautiful, period wrought-iron railings open to the foyer. The inviting library has a fireplace and majestic, wood entry doors, bookcases and wall paneling, all which once graced the Cambridge County Courthouse.
There are rooms to suit just about every activity including, intimate seating areas in the library, second floor landing, atrium, music area and expansive two story great room with fireplace. The kitchen was designed to provide for a chef’s dream work space, with an eating area and fireplace that overlook the front gardens as well as inside through to the first floor great room, foyer and the other second floor rooms. This home incorporated an ‘open floor design’ before it became a design term. The first floor service kitchen and bar is a fabulous asset for small gatherings or grand functions.
This residence offers four bedrooms; one ensuite on the first floor and the master and two more bedrooms on the second floor. The romantic master bedroom and bath, with fireplace overlook the gardens through magical palladium windows and offers all the modern conveniences.
The third floor rises up to offer a one-of-a kind home office with fireplace, windows on all sides and doors that lead out to the roof top deck and look out over the one acre plus, estate.
The home comes with deeded access to West Beach in Beverly Farms and has easy access to Route 128 and commuter rail stations.
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202 Dodge Street Beverly MA
Sold in November 2017.
This home sits far off the road on a 1.2 acre lot in North Beverly, Massachusetts. Beautiful approach down the circular drive to this granite exterior home, perfectly framed by the beautiful lawn in the front and established landscaping. This is a peaceful private spot that feels far away from the activity Beverly but is so close that there is easy access to commuter rail (.4 miles), shops and the businesses close by.
Enjoy single level living with the benefits of a walk-out lower level complete with two additional bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, tiled laundry room with utility sink, family room and large storage/work room. The first floor has three bedrooms, one full bath, kitchen living room and family room. There is a laundry on both floors. Live on one level or two.
The eat-in kitchen is spacious and the adjacent family room has a door that leads out to the cedar deck that overlooks the large yard. The living room has a wood burning fireplace and picture window. There are multiple options for office space.
Additional features include, hardwood floors, multiple cedar closets, security system, shed, an attached garage and separate work room. Updates include the 4 zone Weil McLean heating system, windows, and front roof. This is a home with flexibility to change as needed as your home needs change.
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45 Autumn Lane Hamilton, MA
This well appointed colonial home sits prominently on 1.8 acres overlooking the attractive front yard and street below. The drive up to the house welcomes you to a grand and meticulously maintained and presented home. The splendid design offers many details attending to both aesthetics and function.
The center of the home has a large family room with multiple gathering spaces. This room has a wood burning fireplace and looks out to the blue stone patio that’s edged with stone walls and surrounded by the private back yard.
The kitchen is well designed sitting off the family room and spacious dining area, giving the ability to have uninterrupted work space while still being connected to what’s happening in the family room and kitchen dining area. There are cherry cabinets, Corian counters, center island, gas cook top and a view to the front porch entry.
The central foyer is open and spacious, with afternoon sun that streams through the two story windows. Each room connects smoothly with transom windows over the doorways, high ceilings and notable trim work. The large office/den is smartly located on the first floor on the opposite end of the house from the kitchen, and has ample built-ins and sliders leading to the yard and patio. There is a good balance of both open and private space.
The second floor has five bedrooms, two ensuite, including the master. On this floor is a central bonus room and a full bath outside the bedrooms. This room is currently used as a TV and game room, and has a second set of steps leading down to the kitchen and second half bath.
Further features include a third floor room, currently an exercise room , zoned central air conditioning, an attached three car garage, and separate well for the multi-zone irrigation system. The condition of this home is impeccable.
Located on Autumn Lane, a circular road, which is an neighborhood of beautiful homes that have older established trees and well designed landscaping.
Contact John & Cindy Farrell 978-468-9576
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968 Bay Road Hamilton, MA
Sold in November 2017.
Located in a perfect sunny spot on Bay Road heading towards Appleton Farms. Enjoy the detail of this antique Colonial, built circa 1700, and it’s beautiful 1.8 acres, with a separate two bedroom guest cottage.
Featured in the Essex County Newspapers including the Salem Evening News.
Walk over the brick patio and enter the back foyer, believed to be dated to the 1680’s. From here the Italian tile floors extend through the kitchen and breakfast room. Common in older French and English cottages, they help immediately establish a feeling of comfort, warmth, well being and quality. This end of the house was expanded to accommodate a large eat-in kitchen, family room with a fireplace and vaulted ceilings, full bathroom with a marble tiled floor, and the laundry. The family room with exterior access creates an L shape around the the brick patio. This part of the house could also be used as a first floor bedroom or guest suite and accommodates a separate entrance.
Striking wide pine floors were just refinished and immediately grab your attention. Off of the front to back living room with it’s prominent wood burning fireplace, picture window and built-in bookshelves, is the door that leads out to the screened porch with slate floor. This is where the current owners have spent much time. The spacious dining room has heart pine floors.
On the second floor are three bedrooms, one ensuite and two full bathrooms. An additional room works well as an office, nursery or dressing room.
The third floor has two rooms with another full bathroom.
There are front and back staircases that both go all the way to the third floor. The four zone gas hot water baseboard system was updated not long ago. Outside you will find a storage shed. And there is a detached two-car garage.
The free standing four room apartment has hardwood floors, two bedrooms, kitchen and it’s own laundry. There is private yard space right outside the kitchen door. The apartment will have a new septic system, separate from the main house.
This location allows for easy access to the downtown locations of both Hamilton and Ipswich and both have commuter rail stops. Famous Crane Beach is also nearby.
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18 May Street Peabody, MA
Sold for $552,000 in July 2017.
Located in an excellent South Peabody location. Set beautifully high off the street with a stone wall bordering the front. The current owners added a second floor to this split level home, with four bedrooms and a full bath, transforming it to a more Colonial style. The original three bedrooms on the first floor allow for first floor bedrooms or private office space. There are three full bathrooms one on each floor.
The warm cherry kitchen has granite counter tops, gas stove, a center island and an adjacent dining room that flows into the living room with a wood burning fireplace. Sliders open to the four season sun room, and this room overlooks the pool and gardens.
The lower level has a family room with a second wood burning fireplace, full bathroom, laundry and access to the one car garage. This versatile room arrangement allows for living flexibility. This is great for entertaining.
Privacy abounds in the fenced back yard, framed with arborvitae trees. The 4′ deep in-ground pool enjoys spacious decking allowing allowing plenty of room for grilling, dining and lounging. The pool has just been opened in time for you to enjoy your summer here.
Easy access to Routes 95 and 128 and steps to Meadow Golf Course. Also enjoy Lakeshore Park and Browns Pond nearby.
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15 Regwill Avenue Wenham, MA
Sold in July 2017.
This four bedroom Colonial home is set at the end of a cul-de-sac in a great West Wenham neighborhood. The .41 acre yard is bordered by Audobon land in the back and offers great privacy. Built in 1960, the current owners have been there caring for and updating this home for just about forty years.
The entrance from the front foyer is open with a view straight through and into the warm and welcoming kitchen. The back of the house was expanded to enlarge and renovate the kitchen. Multiple large windows in the corner of the dining area, with a window seat give a perfect view to the back yard and out to the brick patio. Three skylights over the work space provides natural light. There are ample cherry stained cabinets, a central island, quartz counters, double ovens and stainless steel appliances. The family room located off of the kitchen has vaulted ceilings, a skylight, wood stove and sliders that open to decking, gardens and the patio.
There are four bedrooms and one full bath on the second floor. Both bathrooms in the house have also been updated. The bonus room in the basement, is perfect as a project area, game room or second family room space.
Additional features include a fireplace in the front to back living room, central air conditioning in the upstairs, hardwood floors throughout most of the house and an attached two car garage.
This location offers easy access to Route 1 and commuter rail access.
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203 Locust Street Danvers, MA
Sold in July 2017.
Built in 1825 the Historic Nathaniel Boardman Home in Danvers, Massachusetts has so much to offer. Significant features remain while at the same time being updated for today’s more common desires. Located in the Putnamville area of Danvers and set on 1.5 beautiful acres with access to the Danvers Rail Trail at the very back of the property. Impressive and welcoming with a large grassy yard and circular drive.
The main house includes family and living rooms with fireplaces and a large updated kitchen with breakfast nook, granite counters, skylights & mud room entrance. Plenty of room choices for office, den, and playrooms. The dining room has a walk-in pantry and there are front and back stairways. The driveway side entrance is onto a covered porch. Off of the kitchen is a fabulous large screened porch with space for a table and multiple seating areas .
One the second floor of the front part of the house are three bedrooms and a large walk-in closet with windows on the second floor. The walk-up third floor has potential as well with a full bath and storage.
In the back of house is a two story in-law suite with both a separate entrance and open to the main house. There are one full and one half bath, two bedrooms, living room, and pullman kitchen.This space has many potential options including extended family, work and office space. There is an option for a first floor bedroom as well, with one of the three full baths on first floor. There are beautiful wide pine floors throughout much of house.
Additional welcome details include the laundry on the first floor and central air conditioning. The home & two car garage with workshop was just resided. Convenient to Danvers Square and Route 1.
See a video tour of this home here.
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