48 North Terrace sits majestically and asymmetrically on a double lot on the uphill side of North Terrace. The stucco arts and crafts house is counter balanced by two terrific oak trees in front, and a large Japanese maple. With an easy walk to downtown and the train station, 48 North Terrace can accommodate a one car environmentally conscious family, or three vehicles in the garage. Arrival to a beautifully detailed large vestibule, the oversized front door contains an organic stained glass window. The generous entry foyer flows directly into a large living room with working fireplace, built in shelving and beamed ceiling. The adjoining library, family room and dining room are all connected with large openings, making 48 North Terrace a terrific entertainment home with easy flow of guests. Natural light flows in from the east, south and north windows, and skylights on the south porch side increase the penetration of light. Connection of your sound system to the built in speakers in the kitchen and porch provides music throughout the first floor. With the opening of just three doors with screens and two windows, the entire first floor becomes part of a beautiful spring, summer or fall day. The library can be the home to your best books and music. This is the place to contemplate where Harriet Adams wrote her story telling. The family room is surrounded by windows and a transparency to the exterior porch and yard. The Dining room is the center of the home and easily seats 10-12 guests around one table. The kitchen is a foodies dream. The cook has quick and easy access to all fixtures and plenty of counter space to work. Quick, casual meals and hors d'oeuvres can be prepared and served directly on the countertop in front with stool seating. Abundant cabinetry and large walk-in pantry support the cooking experience. The Bertazzoni cooktop includes a 18,000 BTU burner for wok and searing, as well a low 750 BTU for simmering a small pot. The double wall oven includes convection capability for baking and self-cleaning. The Kitchen is accessed from the garage and driveway via a side door, and next to the first floor bathroom. The second floor contains the very large and gracious Master bedroom and bathroom, with views out to the front and valley. Ample room for a king or queen size bed and a sitting area exist. The second bedroom is a very large room with three large windows to the east for early morning sunlight. The third bedroom is accessed from the second bedroom, and can be also utilized as a playroom, walk in closet, etc. The fourth bedroom is above the entrance vestibule and can be utilized by a child or as a guest bedroom. The entire floor contains hardwood flooring and the second full bath contains the original historic tile work, along with contemporary modern fixtures. The office provides a place for work that can be open or closed for privacy. The third floor contains a very large unique fifth bedroom shaped by the attic roof structure. It has its own full bath, with historic tile and modern fixtures. The sixth bedroom and full bath and be used by a child, live-in Au Pair, or simply become a studio, sewing room, etc. Lastly, a cedar closet for storage of seasonal clothing. The basement level has been fully updated for use. A large open area can handle many different activities such as pool table, ping pong table and a seating area. Work room number one includes the boiler and water heater. Work room number two can be for other activities such as the existing bike shop. The storage area for “Costco” goods and wine and beer storage supply all the entertainment 48 North Terrace is built to do. Lastly, perform your laundry twice as fast with dual washer and dryer. Ample countertop area for folding and a work sink for the dirty clean-up. The basement includes a bathroom and its own access to the exterior. Immediately become part of history in Maplewood with your purchase of 48 North Terrace!
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