http://www.RobinHopes.com - Arlington, founded over 350 years ago, remains proud of its history, even as it has grown into a thoroughly modern community. The birthplace of Uncle Sam, the location of the first public children's library, and the site of most of the fighting when the British marched through it returning from the Old North Bridge at the start of the Revolutionary War, Arlington has preserved many of its historical buildings and even recreated its town common. Once a thriving agriculture and mill town, Arlington's excellent access to metropolitan Boston has made it a very desirable place to live.
The Town of Arlington was originally settled in 1635 as a village under the name Menotomy. In 1807, the Town and a section of what is now Belmont were set off from Cambridge and incorporated as West Cambridge. In 1867, the name was changed to Arlington in honor of the heroes buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.
A gracious and elegant antique nestled high amongst the oaks!
Tranquil and private, built in 1905 with extensive renovations in 2000, this stunning twelve-room Victorian possesses a masterful blend of old-world charm and modern convenience. This truly lovely twelve-room Victorian is located on one of Arlington's quietest streets in the desirable Jason Heights neighborhood within the Bishop School district and only steps away from Menotomy Rocks Park. Convenient to all of Arlington's wonderful restaurants, its town library and Arlington Friends of the Drama Theater, ten minutes from Harvard Square and fifteen into downtown Boston.
The welcoming front porch is an ideal gathering place to socialize with friends and family during warm evenings.
The front entry has leaded glass detail, imported English tile and a large coat closet. It opens to a warm foyer with a Jack & Jill staircase, including a bench where you can sit near the wood burning marble fireplace. It has original banisters, woodwork, built-ins, hardwood floors, and lovely period windows, one oval and one with stained glass brightly lit with halogen pin point art lighting.
The formal living and dining rooms each have bay windows with leaded glass detail and plantation shutters. The dining room bay has an arch and columns. The intimate sitting room is a cozy place to settle in with a favorite book or gaze out its lovely bay window.
The meticulously designed gourmet kitchen comes complete with granite counters, maple cabinets and stainless appliances. There is a separate dining area and granite breakfast bar with pendant lighting. The family room has two sliding doors, one leading to a mahogany deck and the other to the 3-season sun room. A half bath with Kohler fixtures is conveniently located right off of the kitchen. The heated side entry vestibule, with its built-in storage bench and closets was designed to accommodate an easy entrance to the kitchen and from the two car garage. The home also features a Bang & Olufsen sound system which has speakers throughout the first floor and the terraced pool area.
The spectacular, 2nd floor master bedroom suite has a door out to a private balcony, a quiet place to enjoy your coffee and morning paper. Relax in the master sitting room with views to the pool area below. There is a large, custom built, walk-in closet with three additional closets.
The master bath has double granite sinks, a linen closet, custom tile and Kohler fixtures. Unwind at the end of the day in the master bath Jacuzzi or enjoy a refreshing shower with dual body spray system and a Grohe massage shower head.
There are two additional, generous sized bedrooms on the second floor for a growing family or guests, each with window seats.
The family bath has a granite vanity, tub with shower and Kohler fixtures.
The second floor laundry has a new Whirlpool washer, GE Profile dryer, closet and a utility sink.
The 3rd floor makes for an ideal guest bedroom suite, a Study or playroom and private bath. It includes built-in bookshelves, two closets, a cedar closet and attic storage space.
The sun room opens to a terraced in-ground heated swimming pool, a covered 6-person Vita hot tub and pool cabana. Enjoy complete privacy in the fenced in pool area surrounded by perennial gardens.
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