DESCRIPTION

A rare find in beacon! spacious home on 1/3 acre with mount beacon views, steps from main street.  Discover the perfect blend of nature, history, and modern comfort in this spacious and character-rich home just steps from beacon’s vibrant main street.  Nestled on a rare third-acre lot, this property offers privacy, stunning views of mount beacon, and lush gardens — a true oasis in the heart of the city.  Step onto the expansive mahogany front porch with blue stone steps, stretching the full width of the home — an ideal spot to savor your morning coffee, listen to the birds, or unwind with sunset views.  Inside, you'll be welcomed by a custom wood front door with stained glass windows, opening to a beautifully detailed interior.  Throughout the home, you'll find thoughtfully designed custom cabinetry — each piece hand-selected by the owner for function and charm.  The large living room features an original decorative fireplace mantel, high ceilings, and bespoke barrister bookcases with glass display cases — perfect for books, music, or art.  Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to the porch, with mature trees providing a natural privacy screen.  A spacious formal dining room boasts an original marble mantel and custom built-ins, flowing into a modern kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a custom spice rack, and shaker-style cabinetry, with serene views of the perennial-filled backyard with fruit trees and flowering shrubs.  A stylish full bath on the main floor features a custom cherry vanity with tamo ash veneer.  Upstairs, the second floor offers four bedrooms, each with its own character.  One includes a built-in maple and mahogany desk, others offer walk-in closets or a stunning custom bookshelf media unit.  The upstairs bathroom is spa-like, with a carrara marble vanity and shower tile, soaking tub with glass door, and built-in glass shelving.  A sweet reading nook on the landing, surrounded by windows, completes the upper level.  The lower level, once used as a short term rental, features a private entrance, kitchenette, full bath, and laundry—perfect for a guest suite, home office, or in-law setup.  It flows into a separate workshop space adorned with original wainscoting, offering great potential to convert into a cozy family room or bonus area.  Interior stairs provide seamless access to the main level.  Step outside into a beautifully landscaped yard—your own private retreat in the city.  The grounds showcase a variety of apple trees, kwanzan cherry trees, blooming roses, hydrangeas, mugo pines, and sea green junipers.  A unique outdoor sculpture, titled “couples”, created by a local artist especially for the inaugural beacon 3d exhibition in 2013, adds a special artistic touch to this garden —all just moments from the heart of city life.  Beautiful home!


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