Listing Agent
Dani Fleming
(617) 997-9145
Tucked away on a quiet cul de sac in a desirable Andover neighborhood, this immaculately maintained, center-entrance Colonial is guaranteed to check off all the boxes for your family with an inviting feel, an easy flow floor plan for comfortable living and entertaining, and a backyard designed for summertime recreation. The location is unbeatable, close to Routes 93 and 495 for easy commuting, yet far enough away to enjoy the neighborhood’s peaceful and private surroundings. First impressions are met with curb appeal galore, as the huge, professionally landscaped lot offers a park-like setting with lush green grass and mature trees.
The front foyer welcomes you with the traditional styling of a Colonial, offering a formal living room to the left and a formal dining room on the right, both with newly refinished hardwood floors. The living room provides a flexible space to greet guests or simply hang out, featuring crown molding and French doors. Host fun dinner parties in the dining room accented by crown molding and wainscoting.
Enjoy the convenience and versatility of a main level office or bedroom, perfect for accommodating guests or extended family, with double French doors, a wall of closets, built-in cabinets, a ceiling fan, and a large window overlooking the backyard. This room adjoins the main level full bathroom with a granite topped vanity and shower.
The open concept kitchen is a chef’s delight with granite countertops, a coordinating granite backsplash, high-end stainless-steel appliances including the SubZero refrigerator and Viking gas range, a breakfast bar island with a prep sink, a built-in microwave, compactor, tile floors, recessed lighting, and tons of cabinetry for storage. A large bay window surrounds the informal dining area with endless natural light, offering delightful views of the backyard entertainment haven beyond.
The kitchen offers a great connection to and from the oversized three-car garage, perfect for managing an active lifestyle. You will always have plenty of parking for family and guests with three garage bays and a super spacious driveway.
Just when you thought it wasn’t possible to fall any more in love with this home, the impressive family room invites you to cozy up around the fireplace while the dramatic cathedral ceiling adds a feeling of extra spaciousness. What a great place to gather for movie night or fun celebrations! The family room flows seamlessly between the kitchen to quickly prepare a snack or cocktail while conversations continue.
The heated sunroom with walls of windows can be enjoyed year-round, a versatile space for relaxing, hanging out, or to use as desired – it’s up to you!
Every day will feel like a vacation while relaxing on the stone patio overlooking the in-ground saltwater Gunite swimming pool. A poolside cabana is wired for exterior speakers and offers the convenience of a half bathroom and a kitchenette area with a sink and granite countertops. A 12-zone irrigation system allows for easy maintenance of the spacious yard, the perfect place for kids and pets to play. As a bonus, a generous storage shed is equipped with power, lighting, and water, offering extra storage for garden tools and other large recreational equipment.
A staircase from the foyer leads to the second level offering the private primary suite, a peaceful oasis with spacious closets, a vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, and cleverly placed, cedar lined storage. The spa-like primary bathroom has an oversized granite-topped dual sink vanity, a jacuzzi tub, linen storage, and a shower.
Three more family bedrooms on the second level are full of natural light and generously sized, all with easy access to the family bathroom featuring a granite topped dual sink vanity and a tub with a shower. The front family bedroom was expanded, adding more space and a large window to welcome the sunshine.
More space awaits on the finished, walkout lower level, including a recreation room, a bedroom/bonus room depending on your needs, and an additional full bathroom. The recreation room is a comfortable, casual space for hanging out with family and friends. The bonus room has a closet, recessed lighting, easy access to the full bathroom with a shower, and has the versatility to use as a bedroom, office, home gym, and more. The lower level also offers the laundry room and tons of storage, including two large cedar closets. The garage and backyard are both easily accessible from the lower level.
Welcome home to desirable Andover and an ideal location set privately, yet so close to highway routes, shopping, dining, and more. The Ballardvale Commuter Rail Station is only a short drive away. The current owners have meticulously cared for and maintained this fantastic home, meaning there is nothing left to do but move right in!