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

Sold in May 2016.

Fabulously private custom Colonial home. This is one of the best locations in the Parsons Hill neighborhood in Wenham, Massachusetts. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac on the outside edge of the development. Built in the year 2000 for the first homeowner. The home has been further updated, customized and expanded since. The finishes in this home are exceptional with noteworthy trims, moldings, ceilings and built-ins.

The family room, kitchen and sun room are the heart of the home and the rooms are spacious and open to each other. The family room is elegantly trimmed with rich custom mahogany cabinetry, window seat, coffered ceilings and a fireplace that can also be enjoyed from the kitchen. The sun room located right off the family room and kitchen could not be any better placed making this room quite spectacular throughout the entire day. There is impeccable detail in this room with vaulted ceilings, and spectacular windows that look out to the fabulous private yard and blue stone patio. The tile floors in this room have supplemental radiant heat. The beauty & detail of this inviting room makes one pause upon entering. The kitchen has plenty of lovely cabinetry, granite counters, Viking stove and a teak breakfast bar. The kitchen dining area sits in a spacious windowed area between these three rooms. The dining room with it’s glass French doors offer a more private and formal dining space if you choose. The first floor also includes a desirable less open sitting room and and a first floor bedroom and full bathroom. Either of these rooms can easily be used as home office space.

On the second floor are five bedrooms or four bedrooms with and office and three full bathrooms. The master bedroom is graced with a vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, walk-in closet and a beautiful large tiled and granite bathroom with morning sun, walk-in shower, separate soaking tub and double vanity. The bathroom has additional closet space with built-ins.

The lower level is finished with multiple seating and activity areas a separate workout room, half bath and a mudroom entry from the garage.

The yard is just fabulous with .92 acres, well done landscaping with irrigation system and borders wooded land beyond. The blue stone patio has plenty of room for dining and sitting around a fire pit. Well planned with it’s wide low stone wall edge perfect for sitting on or additional side table space.

One of the many assets of this home are the room sizes and offerings that are scaled and blend perfectly well with each other. The variety of space offers many arrangement options.

This home is wired for surround sound and additional features include a walk-up attic. The draperies will remain with the home. This is also one of the few Hamilton and Wenham homes that tie into the neighboring city of Beverly water and septic systems.

Besides the great location for the setting this home is convenient to Route 128 without being to close. Right on the Beverly Farms border so it is easy to take advantage of both the Beverly Farms and Hamilton / Wenham commuter rail stations and shopping areas. Great access to Cape Ann and the extensive varied North Shore activities and resources.

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Year round or summer home with ocean views, either way this is a fabulous contemporary shingle style beach house on Plum Island in Newbury, Massachusetts. Built on piers and located a comfortable distance from the ocean, yet close enough that you can see and enjoy the sound of the waves washing up on the shore. Panoramic views from every direction. Every time of day is fabulous, sun rises and sun sets can be enjoyed from the house, decks or strolling on the beach. The beautiful light changes throughout the day and year making this an intriguing place to visit and call home.

The house is smartly appointed and great care was given to the many thoughtful details. Along with radiant heat throughout and two zone central air conditioning, comfort and luxury are covered.

Great home for entertaining with an open floor plan. The living room with fireplace, dining room with a wet bar and kitchen, all open to each other on the second floor. Three floors of living space built to take advantage of the setting and the views. The master bedroom suite is the whole third floor with sliders and decks on both sides of the house, a fireplace and an elegant bathroom with a large tiled walk-in shower and separate soaking tub. Each of the three bedrooms has a private bathroom and sliding glass doors that lead out to the decks. Bright and sunny private office, tiled laundry room, and an attached two car garage. Entry is through a tiled foyer, perfect for coming back from the beach.

The .17 acre yard is easy care and has plenty of parking space.

Close to the Parker River National Wildlife Rufuge. Enjoy the restaurants, shops and businesses in downtown Newburyport. Nearby Newburyport also has commuter rail to Boston.

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Located on a pretty side street in the center of the town of Danvers, Massachusetts. Just a few blocks from Danvers Square. This is a two bedroom, two full bathroom condominium in a property with two buildings and five units. Built around 1900 this Colonial home with a wrap around front porch was converted to condominiums in 2003. This unit is a townhouse style on the second and third floor with a private foyer entry on the first.

Spacious eat-in kitchen open to the living room. Three sets of sliders and glass doors lead out to two decks on the back of the house. There are two parking spaces, central air conditioning and the laundry is located in the unit.

The master bedroom is on the third floor with plenty of room for dedicated office space at one end of the room. The master has a private bathroom and cedar closet. There are hardwood floors throughout most of the unit and tile in the bathrooms.

Beautiful condition and ready for moving right in.

Moments to Route 128 and also convenient to Route 1 and the North Beverly commuter rail station.

Enjoy the Danvers Rail Trail nearby. This trail is a non motorized trail that connects to the trails in Peabody, Wenham Danvers and Topsfield.

Sold in June 2016.

Newly constructed Colonial home, with a covered front porch, in a fabulous in-town location in Hamilton, Massachusetts. Built by the well known and highly respected builders C.P Berry Homes. This home is set on a corner .72 acre lot across from the far end of Patton Park and near the Myopia Hunt Club fields. Patton Drive is a side street of newer homes with large lots and ends in a cul-de-sac near Winthrop School.

Spacious home offering about 4,720 square feet of finished space that includes the walk-out lower level. The cherry kitchen, with granite counters and stainless steal appliances, has plenty of room for both an island with breakfast bar and dining table that sits in front of glass doors that lead to a patio and large grassy yard. The kitchen is open and stretches cleanly, with wide hardwood floors, into the dramatic family room with floor to ceiling stone gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings and skylights. The living room also has hardwood floors and a second gas fireplace and is open to the dining room with it’s octagonal bay that offers interest and flexibility in space. The tiled laundry room and mud room is off the kitchen, has a half bathroom nearby and an entrance from both the three car garage and the brick paver driveway.

The second floor has four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The master bedroom entry is through French doors. There is a walk-in closet with shelving and a window. The private bathroom is bright and spacious, allowing for a separate tub tiled walk-in shower and double vanity sinks.

This home was built with attention to the finishes and craftsmanship. There is three zone heat and central air conditioning, central vacuum and a security system in place.

Great location to have easy access to commuter rail, Route 128 and in-town stores and businesses. Enjoy the beaches and recreational activities all around the on the North Shore.

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Nice location on a cul-de-sac in a West Lynn neighborhood, with Frey Park at the end of the road. Great spot to easily enjoy the well known Lynn Woods nearby, just about .7 miles away. The city of Lynn is a coastal city located on the North Shore of Boston.

This warm and inviting1965 cape style home has three bedrooms, two full and one half bath. The kitchen is spacious with warm woods and is adjacent to the separate dining room. This room has a beautiful glass door that leads out to a tiled sun room and then on to the spacious deck. There are hardwood floors and updated electric. The entrance into the kitchen is through a small mudroom with just enough space for shoes and coats.  One of the bedrooms and a full bathroom is on the first floor. This room can also be used as an office. The partially finished basement has heat, and a half bath with a full bath potential. Move right in and enjoy.

The sunny level yard is fenced with room for gardening. Easy access to Route 1.

Sold in July 2016.

This grand renovated Arts and Crafts style 1925 home has a fabulous location close to Phillips Beach, convenient to commuter rail and just about 14 miles to Boston. The setting is beautiful on a manageable .54 acre lot with an in-ground pool and separate garage.

Drive up to the house through the porte cochere and step onto the fabulous, wide full wrap-around porch. Before you even step foot into the house you know that it will be extraordinary. Open that fabulous front door and wow! The first room you come to is an impressive central foyer with fabulous natural light, an elegant stairway, black and white marble tiled floor, and pocket doors that open up on either side and lead into the living and dining rooms. These rooms have fabulous finishes that include beamed ceilings, fireplaces, large windows and exceptional detail. The large kitchen is finished with with granite, tiles, stainless appliances and a center island that blends beautifully in this home. A windowed back stairway adds to the character and quality of the space. The first floor also has a den or family room with built-in bookcases and a large window that looks out to the back yard. There is a half bath and separate laundry room as well. (more…)

Sold May 3, 2016. See homes currently on the market in Hamilton and Wenham, MA.

Set on a wooded .93 acre lot in a privately situated neighborhood of West Wenham, Massachusetts. Daniels Road is a great location and the road is circular which limits the street activity.

The house is a ten room, four plus bedroom, two full and one half bath Colonial home. One of the great features of this home is the potential to have a first floor bedroom with a private bathroom or office. Great space for an in-law, au pair, guest suite, or someone that needs easier access or separate entrance.

The renovated kitchen is the heart of the home. Centrally located, it is quite large with a center island, breakfast bar and dining table area. There are ample, warm maple cabinets and beautiful granite counters. The sliders in the kitchen look out and open to the yard. The screened porch with it’s vaulted ceilings and mahogany decking is also accessible through french doors in the front to back living room. This room enjoys a wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors. The family room and more formal dining room are located right off the kitchen.

There are hardwood floors through most of the house and tile floors in the bathrooms. The laundry is located on the first floor. The lower level is partially finished with access to the two car attached garage. There is an in-ground pool that the owner has not used recently so does not know the condition.

Wenham Massachusetts is located on the North Shore. Wenham shares many community services with Hamilton including the regional school system and recreation.

For more information or to schedule a home tour contact John & Cindy Farrell 978-468-9576.

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