 228 Upham Street, Melrose MA -- $975,000
Magnificent Melrose estate and signature property offers exquisite architectural detail in the high style of the Victorian Colonial Revival. Dripping with details, including Corinthian columns, dentils and deep crown moldings, French doors, alabaster and period lighting fixtures, five exquisitely crafted and carved fireplaces reflecting the architectural detail of the house, library, mahogany paneled dining room with lead glass built-in china cabinet, this 15 (plus 2) room home offers up to seven bedrooms and four and a half baths.
Pass through the vestibule into the great hall featuring the Corinthian columns, and bridal staircase with custom turned newel post and balustrade, a crowning architectural achievement. The atrium with leaded glass on the west side is a happy home for plants. Kitchen, with sunny breakfast room, has been updated and current owner will leave architectural renderings for planned expansion of kitchen with proposed conservatory. (Value of plans $15K.) Upstairs, master suite boasts fireplace, private bath, outdoor porch and two-person thermo spa retreat. Most bedrooms have attached bath. In the east wing of the second floor, the former maid?s quarters represent two of the current seven bedrooms. Third floor offers walk-in shelved cedar closet and expansive light-filled billiards room with three sets of window seats. Note the outstanding original crystal glass, oversized windows and their groupings which provide warm light throughout.
The circular drive draws your eye to the exterior detail which includes outstanding oversized portico with columns and balustrades, and detailed beading and molding along the roof line in addition to the coining along the corners. Architectural landscaped designed grounds with numerous specimen trees, rock garden and mature arborvitae living fence provides great privacy. Local legend (arborist Jack Howard) claims that the mature lace-leafed Japanese Maple is one of the oldest in New England. Refurbished Gunite pool graces the back yard. Among the many amenities are central air conditioning, sprinkler system, laundry chute, security system, built-ins in 3rd floor eaves and a Lennox humidifier/dehumidifier, air filtration system. Three-car garage, all with electric openers. Entire interior of home and outside porches have recently been painted. Two heated rooms in lower level comprise office and exercise room. Extensive electrical updating and exterior carpentry. Grand home located in the desirable Winthrop School district, walking distance to downtown shops, boutiques, restaurants, commuter rail, Bellevue Country Club and Mount Hood conservation and golf course.
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