Belmont colonial filled with charm
Known as “The Town of Homes,” Belmont’s quiet residential streets are lined with winsome family homes, including the 1931 brick colonial at 23 Leicester Road, just coming onto the market.
Located in the highly desirable Belmont Hill area, the two-story home is ready for its new family after being lovingly maintained by the same owner for the last 50 years. From its superb location close to several schools and the Belmont town center to the quick access to the Concord Turnpike, public transportation and Cambridge, the home offers an escape from the city while being near everything.
A wood-burning fireplace surrounded by brick anchors the living room off the entry foyer. Well-kept honey-colored hardwood floors and crown molding add character and charm to the space, which leads into the formal dining room.
From the dining room, oversize windows look over the expansive, green backyard, which you can also enjoy from your glassed-in three-season porch. Also on the first floor, you’ll find a study with built-ins that would make an ideal home office space. The home’s kitchen and first floor bath have several sweet, vintage touches that can be updated by the new owners to suit. There’s a convenient mud room that takes you to the onecar garage, making for (slightly) easier winter parking.
Upstairs, you’ll find the home’s three bedrooms, including a generous master bedroom, and a unique master bath with skylights and door access to additional storage in the home’s eaves. There’s even more storage space in the walk-up attic.
With 1,869 square feet of living space, 23 Leicester Road is comfortable, not cramped, but if you’re looking for more space to roam, look no further than the property’s rolling backyard.
At just under a quarteracre, the yard enjoys mature evergreens, shade and unfussy landscaping that’s well suited to adding a play area or patio for outdoor dining.
Open house hours are from 1:30 to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow.
To find out more about the home, contact Christine Pomer of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at 617-484-5839.