Get smart in the Lower Mills
If “a real smart move” sounds like a real estate pun, that’s because it is. But when you find a home that is exceptionally priced in a neighborhood that’s on the cusp of becoming the next big thing, and it’s been thoroughly renovated? That’s a smart move, and that’s what you’ll find in the halfduplex condominium at 1129 Washington St., No. 1129, located in the Lower Mills part of Dorchester, bordering Milton. Sound familiar? The area surrounding the old Baker chocolate factory is undergoing a renaissance, with small businesses and growing families flocking to the neighborhood. Add easy access to the Red Line and highways and you’d think this place couldn’t get any better. Until you walk inside. This gut-renovated 1900s home is currently the largest condo available for sale in Lower Mills, at a whopping 2,105 square feet of living space. There’s even additional potential in the massive walk-out basement for storage space or possible future expansion. Another bonus? Unlike traditional Boston triple-deckers, you’ll only have one neighbor to the side instead of above or below you. Welcome home to one of the biggest kitchens you’ll come across. Pendant lights hang over the island, and space is thoughtfully designed for cooking, entertaining and eating in. Counter space, pristine white cabinets galore and brand new stainless steel appliances will make the kitchen the true heart of the home. The open floor plan from the living room to the dining room features unique hardwood flooring, crown molding and wainscoting for an elegant touch. You’ll find two bedrooms on the second floor, including the master bedroom, where the closet isn’t just a walk-in, it’s a walk-around. A third-floor bedroom area can be converted into an additional family room, home office, exercise space or all three — it’s that big. More to love in this condo is a fenced-in backyard and an adorably landscaped front yard area. Open house hours are tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale of the home, priced at $657,499, is being handled by Holly Gottschalk at Weichert Realtors - Briarwood Real Estate, 508-2308200.