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Home Of The Week

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Home of the Week: Nearby Townhome Boasts 2,000 Square Feet of Living Space

This appealing townhouse offers spacious accommodations and is readily available for purchase and occupancy.

This week's Home of the Week is in Waltham, but we'll be back in Newton next week. This Waltham townhouse on the Belmont line is a great opportunity to experience the many advantages of communal living with all the comforts of a single family home. This fabulous condominium boasts nearly 2,000 square feet of living space throughout two finished levels and an open, fluid floor plan for streamlined entertaining and relaxed daily living. It has also recently received new stainless steel appliances and a new heating system, further enhancing its purchasing and economical benefits. With its sinuous blueprint, the main level is comprised of two spacious flowing rooms. The living room measures at 21 x 15 square feet and can comfortably …

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Newton Home of the Week: New Construction in Waban

The brand new Newton colonial offers all the beauty of traditional architecture with unique twists of today's contemporary designs.

  New construction in Newton, and more specifically the quaint village of Waban, is a rare opportunity, but what makes this spacious property even more special is the level of design, details and amenities that were applied to its initial fabrication. The interior boasts 6,600 square feet of luxurious living space throughout three finished levels. All 12 rooms feature unique architectural touches laid out within elegant, neutral spaces. The groundwork has been expertly executed to provide its first residents with an exceptional canvas to build a home that will evolve with their lifestyle. The first level consists of elegant formal areas in the fireplaced living room, intimate dining room and a state-of-the-art kitchen that spills into the …

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Home of the Week: Four-Bedroom Colonial in Waltham

This new Waltham listing will hold its first Open House this weekend.

Editor's Note: The Newton Patch "Home of the Week" has shifted to featuring Newton homes on alternating weeks. On the off-weeks, we will feature homes in Waltham. This custom built seven-room colonial is one of the freshest homes on the Waltham real estate market. Constructed just 15 years ago, this property offers all the classic features expected of its traditional design and architecture and still looks newly, built thanks to the meticulous maintenance by its owners. A preview of its comprehensive features and comfortable living space begins with the first level in the inviting 15 x 15 square foot gas fireplaced living room and intimate 13 x 13 square foot dining area with a charming window seat. A 17 x 16 square foot eat-in kitchen is …

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Home of the Week: Newly Built Waban Home with Fluid Floor Plan

Thirteen rooms distributed throughout four levels of living space provides flexible living accommodations within this newly built Newton home.

    Prospective homebuyers will be extremely impressed with the layers of constructive details within this four year-young home. It also flaunts a fluid floor plan that not only embraces relaxed family living and seamless entertaining, but also provides many private, distinctive areas throughout four levels of versatile living space to accommodate evolving residential needs. A two-story front foyer immediately introduces its flattering interior landscape as a columned entryway guides guests into a formal dining area with three quarter wall wainscoting and an intimate living room with a coffered ceiling. Pocket doors provide privacy when needed to the living room, but left open this space spills effortlessly into a great room and kitchen …

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Waltham Home For Sale Boasts 4,000 Square Feet

This custom built seven year-old Waltham colonial offers the comfort, design and condition of a brand new home.

  Introductions say it all with this custom-built newer Waltham colonial. Curbside, passers-by are greeted with its classic colonial architecture, traditional stone wall and impeccable landscaping. Inside, its impressive preface continues with a two-story foyer with inlaid hardwood flooring and yet again with French doors that open into the den and dining rooms.  The first level boasts both formal and informal spaces, but the fabulous gourmet kitchen will likely develop into the most popular room in the house. At 25 x 19 square feet, this central hub offers both comfort and convenience for its residents and guests with granite surfaces, a tiled backsplash, upgraded cabinetry, dual sinks, stainless steel appliances and a center island with …

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Newton Home of the Week: Tudor-Style House Near Crystal Lake

This Newton Highland's property offers all the charm one would expect from the classic Tudor.

  Any prospective homebuyer familiar with the Newton real estate market appreciates its broad range of residential choices. Perhaps one of the most charming in its selection is the Tudor. These styles omit a warm, welcoming invitation to residents and guests, and newly available this new property will not disappoint once future title holders sieze the opportunity to tour its interior. This 82 year-old home flaunts many of the Tudor's traditional designs and organic materials with exceptional architectural details, layers of natural wood and spacious, open rooms. From the front door, guests are greeted with a fabulous vintage staircase and are guided to a large 20 x 13 square foot living room with exposed ceiling beams and a handsome …

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Home of the Week: Four-Bedroom Victorian with Waterfront Views

This beautiful Waltham Victorian blends vintage settings with waterfront views.

Editor's Note: The Newton Patch "Home of the Week" has shifted to featuring Newton homes on alternating weeks. On the off-weeks, we will feature homes in Waltham. Waterfront views in Waltham? The new owners of this timeless and masterfully restored turn-of-the-century Victorian can enjoy all the perks of shore living with this 113 year-old antique on "The Island" on Riverview Ave. Even its classic structural blueprint, including a tri-story turret and interior designs suggest a coastal property, but a weekend drive is not needed to access this home. Residents can enjoy all the relaxed and calming remedies of a vacation home all week long within its convenient Waltham location. Remnants of this home's rich history still thankfully project …

Mark Golden

10:04 am on Sunday, April 7, 2013

My first thought on seeing the headline and then opening the story was...Since when is Waltham in Newton? THANK YOU for the upfront explanation. So many "news outlets" today would not think of letting the reading public in on the change right away. Bravo Michele!   more ›

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Newton Home of the Week: Oak Hill Property with Heated Pool, Exercise Room

This distinctive and modern residence in Newton's Oak Hill neighborhood features views from every room.

This Newton contemporary has been designed to provide its residents with a unique home. This 4,675-square-foot house offers the majority of its living space on one convenient level within a fluid and open floor plan that includes layers of oversized and overhead windows. It has also been fabricated with architectural details, quality finishes and high ceilings. The many rooms on the main level flow into one another through oversized thresholds and elevated ceilings. The common rooms on this floor contain a 20 x 23-square-foot living room with a granite fireplace, a 20 x 12-square-foot dining area, a gorgeous 19 x 18-square-foot family room with a glassed-dome ceiling, a 20 x 12-square-foot designer kitchen and a 16 x 16-square-foot library…

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Home of the Week: New Townhouse on Waltham/Newton Line

Prospective condominium buyers have an opportunity to purchase brand construction on School Street in Waltham.

Editor's Note: The Newton Patch "Home of the Week" has shifted to featuring Newton homes on alternating weeks. On the off-weeks, we will feature homes in Waltham. This townhouse that just entered the Waltham real estate market this month is one of three still available within this new construction cluster on the Newton line. The first feature prospective homebuyers will likely notice is its fluid layout. It utilizes its full footprint to offer 2,392-square-feet of living space throughout three above-grade finished levels. In addition, the first floor features an open floor plan visually expanding the space and uniting the three rooms for socializing and daily living. The 15 x 12-square-foot gourmet kitchen includes upgraded cabinetry, …

Martha Creedon

5:04 pm on Sunday, March 24, 2013

I don't understand how anything on Waltham's School Street can be on the Waltham/Newton line. Sort of near Newton Street, I suppose...   more ›

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Home of the Week: Modern Four-Home Development in Newton

This spectacular new four-home development in Newton Highlands offers prospective homebuyers the opportunity to customize many materials and enhancements for their late spring or early fall completion.

The Ridge is Newton's newest four-home development located in a quiet neighborhood which has been under development for over two years. The Ridge is located within walking distance of public transportation into Boston and near shopping locations. These properties have been produced by experienced developers, Cindy and Louis Wolfson of Golden Development Corporation who have successfully developed custom homes in Brookline, Dover, Needham and Newton.  Each of the four homes at The Ridge have a unique design and custom floor plan. There quality exteriors include cedar shingle siding, clapboard and stone. The homes are sizeable ranging from 4,800 square feet to 5,400 square feet. That does not include an additional 1,000 - 2,000 square feet …

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