This home’s where the heart of Roslindale is
New construction has its advantages. Homebuyers are assured of a certain number of amenities, spaces designed for modern “necessities.”
But what those homes bring in functionality, they sacrifice in the quirky charm that you can uncover, discover and fall in love with over time.
Touches like built-in displays and cabinets, cozy alcoves, ornate mantle pieces are what makes the new-to-market Victorian at 52 Birch St. in Roslindale so special.
The 1890-ish home also has the benefit of being in the absolute heart of Roslindale Village. You’ll be just steps away from the flourishing town center, great restaurants, MBTA access and well-maintained parks and green space.
This rare gem of a home in Roslindale, even with all its old-world charm and waterfall windows, has been freshly painted and spruced up for its new owners, making the almost 1,700 square feet of space feel bright and airy.
Enter from a porch that gently wraps around one side of the home to the traditional, wood-paneled foyer. From there, the living room on the left is cozy, with interesting details and nooks that capture the eye, almost becoming a part of the home’s decor. There is a formal dining room off the kitchen with lots of built-ins and elegant paneling details. The renovated, eat-in kitchen is particularly spacious with extra dining and entertaining room around the butcher-block island.
Thoughtful storage space is plentiful, as is counter space, not always easy to find in many Victorians on the market. A generously sized deck overlooks the home’s yard and … barn.
The barn space can be used as a garage, workshop, studio, or even be converted into additional living space for multigenerational living.
Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms with closet space, including the largest at 266 square feet, featuring windows galore. On the third floor, a bonus room that can be used as an office or play room, and additional storage space make the home as practical as it is full of personality.
Open house hours this weekend are from noon to 1:30 p.m. today and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. tomorrow.
To find out more about the home, priced at $699,000, contact Sarah Carroll at Sarah Carroll Team with Coldwell Bank- er Residential Brokerage, 781-820-0280.