Sunny 4-Bdrm Home with Spacious Yard, Great Schools & Convenient Location!

Description

Our home is a peaceful oasis near Boston and Cambridge, filled with light with a comfortable cottage-like vibe. Located on a quiet dead-end street, the home is perfect for children to safely run and play. The large fenced-in yard with a flowering garden is bordered by woods, The backyard deck is perfect for relaxing, with a fire pit, outdoor heater, gas grill, and plenty of comfortable chairs. The bright sunroom is the heart of the home, offering sliding doors to the deck, a casual eating area, and ample seating, with a comfortable L-shaped couch and a reclining chair. It connects to a modern, well-equipped kitchen. The Living Room is warm and inviting with craftsman furnishings, natural wood trim, a (non-working) fireplace, and a piano. The Dining Room boasts natural wood trim, a large Danish Modern dining table, and a built-in wooden cabinet. The home has two and a half bathrooms, with a convenient half-bath on the first floor. Upstairs, all the bedrooms are thoughtfully designed for comfort. The Master Bedroom feels like living in the trees with windows on three sides, lots of light, and a vaulted ceiling. It includes a King bed, an ensuite bathroom with a large walk-in shower, TV with Roku and ample storage. Two additional bedrooms have a Queen bed, dresser, closet, and desk, one with a TV. The fourth bedroom features a Full/Double bed, closet and desk. Two of the bedrooms are equipped for a home office, and one with a student desk. On the first floor is an additional office workspace adjacent to the sunroom. The finished basement is great for kids or teens, with a play area that includes a large TV and a comfy couch. It also has a well-equipped gym, with two workout benches, plenty of weights, a medicine ball, step, yoga mats and more. There is a separate laundry room with washer and dryer. The neighborhood is green, lush, and delightful for walks. Nearby, you’ll find a scenic walking/bike path along the Charles River, playgrounds, a ballfield, kayaking rentals, a supermarket, a drug store, coffee shops, and restaurants. In the nearby square, the community-run West Newton Cinema offers independent films and current movies, In the other direction, Waltham's vibrant Moody Street offers all kinds of ethnic restaurants with outdoor seating. Newton is known for its excellent schools. Our wonderful elementary school is just around the corner, complete with a large playground and field that neighborhood kids use after school. Older kids can walk three blocks to the school bus stop for a ride to the nearby middle and high schools, just over a mile away. We’re surrounded by universities, all within 8 miles of home. Downtown Boston is a 20-30 minute drive, or you can walk to the Express Bus (2 blocks), the commuter rail (half mile), or the MBTA train at Riverside Station (1 mile). Cambridge is also a 20-30 minute drive, or you can take a local bus to the commuter rail there. Our home is is designed to let the outside in and create a warm, welcoming place to gather and relax. We are looking for renters who will enjoy and take care for our home’s many wonderful features.