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Everything about this 22-year-old Colonial rates rave views. From the sweet arbor over the paver front walk that ends at a classic stoop — the house has black shutters, too — curb appeal, for example, is a "10." Colorful flowering perennials accent the neatly manicured lawn. Oh, the house is on a tree-lined street.
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, July 30, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
ADDRESS: 8 Morgan Drive, Danvers
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 3 full; 1 half
LIVING SPACE: 2,670 sq. ft.
PRICE: $699,900
Everything about this 22-year-old Colonial rates rave views.
From the sweet arbor over the paver front walk that ends at a classic stoop — the house has black shutters, too — curb appeal, for example, is a "10." Colorful flowering perennials accent the neatly manicured lawn. Oh, the house is on a tree-lined street.
That same rating continues inside starting immediately at the foyer, which is large enough for a chest/table. Hardwood flooring that begins here is also throughout the first floor. Then it gets better.
What you get
Multi-glass paned French doors open to a spacious dining room with double crown molding and detailed bump boards. Two-built-in, lighted corner cabinets as well as shadowbox wainscoting are classy traditional touches. Seating eight to 10-plus for dinner is very easy in this elegant room. Recessed ceiling lights are another plus.
Another dining area — albeit more casual but almost just as large as its formal counterpart — is open to a wonderfully spacious kitchen and has access to an exceptionally wide deck that overlooks the grounds. Full glass pane sliders also allow in natural light.
A sizable mudroom area with access to both the deck and the two-car garage is nearby. So is the laundry room that has full size machines and, for added convenience, a sink.
The U-shaped kitchen is a showcase of good (and thoughtful) planning. In addition to an excellent work triangle, this large room has more than an ample amount of cabinet and granite countertop space. The pantry is a bonus.
The step-down "L" not only seats three but also doubles the amount of available work/prep space. Built-in desk space adjacent to the kitchen’s eat-in space also works as a server.
The family room, however, is a wonderful treat. Big and bright, this room is an inviting retreat with a soaring cathedral ceiling and a floor-to-ceiling brick-front fireplace. Accommodating conversation and play areas simultaneously is easily doable in this large room that overlooks the grounds.
A half bathroom is also on the first floor.
More upstairs
Like the rest of the house, the master suite exemplifies good planning. Yes, the sleeping chamber is big enough for a king-sized bed and even though the entire house has central air conditioning, an attractive ceiling fan provides an excuse to open the windows and enjoy soft summer night breezes.
A big walk-in closet (lighted, of course) is a great perk.
Recently remodeled/renovated, the en suite bathroom is a head-turner — especially the large walk-in shower with a rain shower head that has modified barn sliding doors (in glass). These are simply stunning.
Two sinks, a tile floor and an in-bath linen closet demonstrate that "practical" was not overlooked.
Of the three remaining bedrooms on this level, one is big with a double closet and the other is really big. This huge space has an extra wide double closet and is very bright. A slightly smaller bedroom — think office/nursery — has an oversized double closet but its view of the back yard makes this a most desirable spot.
The shared full bathroom with a tub/shower combination is another nicely sized space. Two sinks make this user friendly too. A large linen/medicine closet is an added convenience.
A pull-down, stand up attic great for storage is accessible from this level.
Let us not forget …
The fully finished lower level has several surprises. One is a huge office with a wrap-around desk and custom built-in cabinetry. Another finished room works as a play room or exercise space. However, inasmuch as this level has a large closet and a full bathroom with a stand-up shower, creating an in-law or au pair suite are certainly other options.
Hardly average, the oversized two-car garage comes with extras, too. Built-in storage cabinets — and plenty of them — are useful for sports and garden equipment. They help keep the garage neat-looking, too.
Contact Craig Sager of Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty at 617-901-8707 or by email: craigsager@aol.com.
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Ensuite Bathroom (Shower only)
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