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Liberty Street price drop and open house on Sunday!
December 15, 2016
Check out this completely renovated Village Colonial in the Ward Park Neighborhood of Marlborough! This 1880 home has been brought up to today?s standard with updated electrical, plumbing, gas heat, central a/c, roof, insulation and siding. New kitchen with pantry, stainless steel appliances, corian counter tops and sliding barn door. First floor bedroom / office with full closet and French doors. Open staircase with large window and coat area for great sunlight! Large master with Jack and Jill style full bath on the second floor. All the original wide plank pine flooring on the second floor has been restored and shows beautifully with the contemporary flair this home now has. Full daylight walk out basement to the completed fenced in large yard is perfect for dogs or kids. Oversized one car garage! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1000+ sq ft. Walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants and on the edge of newly finished Ward Park with tennis courts, running track, play ground and Skate Park. Great commuter location! Price dropped to just $289,999! Open house on Sunday 12/18 from 10:30am-12pm!
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Blithewood Avenue open house on Sunday!
December 15, 2016
Wonderful 3 bedroom town home in Hickory Hill Estates is new to the market! Don’t wait because these homes go fast! Three living levels to accommodate your lifestyle with a garage! Main level has a half bath, updated kitchen (granite) with breakfast nook and hardwoods through to the dining room. Sunken living room with newer sliders opens to the deck with grilling area and a quiet view. 2nd level has hardwoods throughout with two generous sized bedrooms and full bath. Master has a walk in closet and 2nd bedroom has double closets. Upper level loft with cathedral ceiling and skylights makes a perfect 3rd bedroom, home office, play room or family room. Gas heat, central a/c, pets allowed, garage and a full unfinished basement with laundry if you need even more space. Flexible closing date. Easy commuter location (Mass Pike) and walk to Blithewood Park and Audubon conservation center! Come see what you can have in this well managed complex for such a reasonable price! Listed at just $214,999! Open house on Sunday 12/18 from 1:30pm-3pm!
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Burbank Lane in Lancaster for sale!
December 15, 2016
Newer colonial in a premier setting in Lancaster! Cul-de-sac location and set back from the road to maximize the privacy of the 3.62 acres. 4 beds, 2.5 baths and nearly 3000 sq feet that includes a full Master Suite with private bath, first floor office, formal dining room and family room. Large kitchen features a center island that can seat 6 people. This custom kitchen with granite counters has expanded features to include a pantry, wine rack and china cabinet. Additional seating area with wood burning fireplace with easy access to the back deck through the sliders really makes this a space to be in! The upper level features generous bedrooms with a full Master Suite that includes a walk-in closet and private bath with Jacuzzi tub. Additional space can be had in the unfinished walk up attic or unfinished walk out basement. Central a/c, workshop and 2 car garage! Listed at just $424,999!
Brookside Avenue in Webster for sale!
December 15, 2016
This is a great house with great space! Located near the CT Border in Webster on a corner lot on a quiet cul-de-sac off of Perryville Road you will find 47 Brookside Avenue. Five bedrooms and two full baths in over 1500 sq feet has all the space you need! The updated kitchen with Center Island has plenty of cabinet and counter space and opens to the side deck. The fireplace living room with sconce lighting is bright and airy. Two bedrooms and a full bath on the main level provide flexibility for the family or home offices. (Washer Dryer hook ups also available on main level.) Three full bedrooms including a spacious Master bedroom with full bath complete the second level. Need more space? Finish off the full basement! Set back from the road with a flat back yard for outside activities. Now listed for just $199,999!
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Holden colonial home for sale!
December 15, 2016
Beautiful Village Colonial in Holden! Low energy and low maintenance living with this fully renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bath Colonial near the town center but with an easy commute to the highway. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout with many delightful features including built-ins and cedar breezeway. The charm carries through this lovely home with french doors to the four season porch. Nothing is missed with the Low-E window upgrades, newer roof, full insulation and Hardie Plank cement board exterior siding. LED recessed lighting throughout! Flexibility with a first floor master bedroom that can also be a family room to enhance the open floor plan. Large level lot is perfect summer evenings with patio and pergola. This home has it all with nothing to do but move in! Listed at just $324,999!
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Scenic Drive open house on Sunday!
December 15, 2016
Just in time for the fall market! 25 Scenic Drive in Holden is an expanded ranch on a corner lot with many updates and extras! 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and oversized (22 x 20) cathedral ceiling family room with skylights and wood stove that opens up to the deck and expansive back yard. Private corner lot with plenty of shade and a new above ground pool and separate deck. Plenty of cabinet space in the kitchen that opens to the family room with a breakfast bar so everyone can be together! Full partially finished basement with media room, storage and workshop for hobbies and crafts. One car attached garage, town water/sewer and updated roof, paint, windows and mechanicals. A great house for a great price! Now listed for just $284,999! Open house on Sunday from 11am-12:30pm!
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Poniken in Worcester for sale!
December 15, 2016
Don’t miss out! With inventory so tight it isn’t often that you can find a great updated house for this price! Tucked away in Indian Hill on the Worcester / Holden line you can have over 1400 sq ft of beautiful wood work and original details with all the right upgrades! Gas heat! New electric, plumbing, gas furnace and insulation (Mass Energy Audit done). 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a private back yard and deck. Hardwoods throughout both living levels and a full basement. Updated tile full bath with soaking tub. Expansive sun filled living room with fireplace that is great for plants and family gatherings. Full dining room with slider doors to the back yard. Country kitchen with butcher block counters and stainless steel appliances. It is hard to find what this house doesn’t have! Great commuter location with easy highway access. Now listed at just $199,999!
Kosmas Street open house on Sunday!
December 15, 2016
Houses like this don’t come on the market often! Completely renovated contemporary 5 bedroom 3 bath home on a secluded wooded lot in a premier cul-de-sac location in Marlborough! Open concept main living area with real solid hard wood floors and transitional kitchen with custom cabinets; smudge proof stainless steel appliances and granite counters with offsetting island. Bright and airy with vaulted ceilings and with double slider doors to the deck and expansive wooded back yard. Full master suite with a vaulted ceiling and skylights, brand new bathroom and walk in closet. Main level bath complete with ceramic tile floor and double vanity to accommodate a growing family. Lower level family room with fireplace and full bath allows for flexible living arrangements with in-laws, teenagers or an au pair. With over 2200 sq feet of top quality living space this is a house to make a home! 2 car garage, gas heat, central a/c and location location location! Near shopping (Soloman Pond Mall), restaurants, movies, sports complex and major commuting routes but nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac location with sidewalks. Voted a “2016 Game Changer” in the Boston Globe Marlborough enjoys easy highway access and has a top rated (#3 in the country according to US News) AMSA school. Now just $484,999! Open house on Sunday 12/18 from 12:30pm-2pm!
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Contemporary Shrewsbury home for sale!
December 15, 2016
This is not your ordinary Shrewsbury home! Located at 176 Tennis Court Drive, this stunning contemporary-styled home in idyllic setting that is both private and peaceful but close to all major commuting routes. Exceptional layout on the main level provides an open flow from the sunken fire placed living room with hardwoods to the oversized kitchen and dining room. The sunroom off the kitchen allows for quick access to the private 24 ft deck for summer evening cook outs. The great room (24 by 23) overlooks the front with cathedral ceilings and fireplace giving plenty space for everyone. The oversized palladian windows provide maximum natural light. The dramatic upper level includes a full Master En Suite with walk in closet, jacuzzi tub and private balcony. 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths in over 3400 sq ft. Walk out basement to fenced yard. Central a/c. PRICED BELOW assessed value and including stainless steel appliances, new carpeting and upgraded lighting, all for only $635,000!
6 things everyone should do when moving into a new house!
December 14, 2016
By: Courtney Craig
Skip potential trouble by doing these 6 things.
When I bought my first house, my timing couldn’t have been better: The house closing was two weeks before the lease was up on my apartment. That meant I could take my time packing and moving, and I could get to know the new place before moving in.
I recruited family and friends to help me move (in exchange for a beer-and-pizza picnic on the floor) and, as a bonus, I got to pick their brains about what first-time homeowners should know.
Their help was one of the best housewarming presents I could have gotten. And thanks to their expertise and a little Googling, here’s what I learned about what to do before moving in.
- Change the Locks:
You really don’t know who else has keys to your home, so change the locks. That ensures you’re the only person who has access. Install new deadbolts yourself for as little as $10 per lock, or call a locksmith — if you supply the new locks, they typically charge about $20 to $30 per lock for labor
2. Check for Plumbing Leaks:
Your home inspector should do this for you before closing, but it never hurts to double-check. I didn’t have any plumbing leaks to fix, but when checking my kitchen sink, I did discover the sink sprayer was broken. I replaced it for under $20.
Keep an eye out for dripping faucets and running toilets, and check your water heater for signs of a leak.
Here’s a neat trick: Check your water meter at the beginning and end of a two-hour window in which no water is being used in your house. If the reading is different, you have a leak.
3. Steam Clean Carpets:
Do this before you move your furniture in, and your new home life will be off to a fresh start. You can pay a professional carpet cleaning service — you’ll pay about $50 per room; most services require a minimum of about $100 before they’ll come out — or you can rent a steam cleaner for about $30 per day and do the work yourself. I was able to save some money by borrowing a steam cleaner from a friend.
4. Wipe Out Your Cabinets:
Another no-brainer before you move in your dishes and bathroom supplies. Make sure to wipe inside and out, preferably with a non-toxic cleaner, and replace contact paper if necessary.
When I cleaned my kitchen cabinets, I found an unpleasant surprise: Mouse poop. Which leads me to my next tip …
5. Give Critters the Heave-Ho:
That includes mice, rats, bats, termites, roaches, and any other uninvited guests. There are any number of DIY ways to get rid of pests, but if you need to bring out the big guns, an initial visit from a pest removal service will run you $100 to $300, followed by monthly or quarterly visits at about $50 each time.
For my mousy enemies, I strategically placed poison packets around the kitchen, and I haven’t found any carcasses or any more poop, so the droppings I found must have been old. I might owe a debt of gratitude to the snake that lives under my back deck, but I prefer not to think about him.
6. Introduce Yourself to Your Circuit Breaker Box and Main Water Valve:
My first experience with electrical wiring was replacing a broken light fixture in a bathroom. After locating the breaker box, which is in my garage, I turned off the power to that bathroom so I wouldn’t electrocute myself.
It’s a good idea to figure out which fuses control what parts of your house and label them accordingly. This will take two people: One to stand in the room where the power is supposed to go off, the other to trip the fuses and yell, “Did that work? How about now?
You’ll want to know how to turn off your main water valve if you have a plumbing emergency, if a hurricane or tornado is headed your way, or if you’re going out of town. Just locate the valve — it could be inside or outside your house — and turn the knob until it’s off. Test it by turning on any faucet in the house; no water should come out.
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