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Majestically set on Bellevue Avenue, deemed by Boston Magazine to be one of the premiere addresses in Melrose in their 2007 real estate issue, and known locally as Doctor’s Row, sits a 4200 square feet Italianate Victorian that has undergone a painstaking restoration. Yet, like all period properties, there are still projects that a new owner can undertake to make their own mark. This home has sprung to life with a recent historically appropriate exterior paint job that enhances the restoration of the exquisite details that make this property architecturally remarkable and just plain beautiful.
Million dollar homes should offer great kitchens, but this hand-crafted masterpiece boasts hand-built and hand-carved custom cabinetry and woodwork in addition to state-of-the-art appliances and amenities that make this room the centerpiece of the home. The kitchen incorporates a comfortable area for TV and relaxation around the central fireplace. From the coffered ceiling, French doors, stainless appliances and mix of granite countertops, we are confident that this is one of the most thoughtfully designed and functional kitchens you can find… anywhere.
At every turn, the graciousness, design and condition of the house will wow you. Note the medallions on the ceilings, beautiful crown moldings, soaring ceilings, period fireplaces and generous scale of the rooms. No expense has been spared, as the philosophy of the homeowners who cherish this property was to do everything well and for the long-term.
Ah, the barn. A magnificent conversion has transpired and the second level offers fabulous loft potential. The three-car garage on the first level features a staircase to giant unfinished space. In anticipation of future refurbishment, the owners have electrified this space.
The half-acre of property in Melrose is exceptional, flat and is a great canvas for the new owner.
Unbelievable space and potential awaits in both the third floor and high-ceilinged basement.
In this environment of healthy living, the proximity of this home to schools, downtown shopping, restaurants, library, Bellevue Country Club and commuter train, make this an ideal location for adults and children to walk to the town’s amenities. The nearby access to Routes 1, 93, 95, and 128 make getting to work or the airport a commuter’s dream.
Attached please find an outline that serves as a room-by-room guide of the upgrades and amenities of each space. A recent appraisal of the property left the appraiser slack-jawed and saying that he knew that there just weren’t any other properties of comparable architectural significance and condition on the market. We’ve combed the market North of Boston and know this home to be a gem and a compelling value.
The fortunate new owner of the property will carry on the legacy of this inspiring historic home and find Melrose to be a welcoming, culturally exciting and proud community in which to live.
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