112 Orris St, Melrose, MA 02176

Welcome to this charming Melrose Highlands 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa/craftsman where timeless character and architectural appeal create a beautiful, classic home and garden setting. In a great, quiet location with short walks to schools, hiking trails, commuter rail and Melrose's Main Street area. A perfect home for a variety of lifestyles, meticulously maintained by the same owner for the past 36 years. Melrose Highlands is a classic American neighborhood in Melrose, a small city 10 miles north of Boston. It's known for its Victorian housing, shaded tree canopy and good schools close to parks and recreation. Its three commuter rail stops, nearby bus stop and subway station make for easy commuting to Boston. Enjoy a 9 minute walk to the Melrose Highlands train station and then a 26 minute train ride to North Station. This home is also 2 blocks away from the 2,500 acre Middlesex Fells conservation area with its miles of woodland hiking trails, scenic vistas, waterfalls and sailing/kayaking center. The outdoor space is a nature lover's paradise, featuring a large patio, stone walls, mature plantings and a detached stone garage. Enjoy bird watching, fire flies, chatting with neighbors and beautiful sunsets from the large renovated front porch. This property has everything needed to truly rest, relax and be at one with nature. A true sanctuary well positioned for privacy. Built in 1920 this 2,378 sf home (509 sf in the finished basement) on a 9,150 sf lot blends many historic and craftsman highlights including original hardwood floors, millwork, functional french windows, and a working fireplace. Modernizations include: all new insulated windows; extensive energy efficiency upgrades (MassSave); spacious updated kitchen with custom tiled floor, bountiful cabinetry and new high end appliances; beautifully tiled renovated bathroom with handicap access shower; solar ceiling lights; and a new gas-fired wall-mounted high efficiency combination boiler. Throughout the day each room becomes filled with sunlight for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The french doors of the foyer welcome you with an open, airy ambiance. The foyer flows seamlessly into the formal dining/music room warmed by a working fireplace. To the left discover an inviting living room designed for conversation and perfect for relaxed entertaining and intimate gatherings. The expansive gourmet kitchen includes a charming gathering area for informal dining and everyday meals...offering beautiful views of the gardens and access to the rear patio. The spacious primary bedroom features a wall length custom closet, light filled bay windows and easily accommodates a king size bed and additional furnishings. Two additional spacious bedrooms all share a well appointed hall bathroom. The 7th room on the main floor (to the right upon entering) is a renovated TV room/home office space with new large sliding windows on three walls offering terrific views of the gardens. The finished basement expands the home's usable living space and features a large game room, a private guest area with bed, couch and bureaus, a full bath/laundry room as well as a workshop and three storage rooms. This home perfectly balances luxury, comfort and functionality to meet the needs of a variety of lifestyles. Last please be advised we are selling without a realtor and prefer to work directly with interested buyers. Please contact David at 781 526 7383 or at ddickerson112@gmail.com. Cheers and good luck with your search!