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| Warm and inviting 4-bedroom home in Newton Centre, MA |
A lovely and comfortable Cotswold Colonial style home on a quiet, dead end street in a diverse, welcoming and exceptionally child-friendly neighborhood (community garden, holiday carols, etc.).
- 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths
- sleeps 7 on beds; 4 additional on sleep sofas
Key distances:
- 10-minute walk to Newton Centre shops and T stop (public transit)
- 4 houses away from conservation land with walking/running trails
- easy walking distance to Bowen Elementary School (see link)
- 2 miles from Oak Hill and Brown Middle Schools (see link)
- 2+ miles to Newton South High School (see link)
- one mile to Boston College
Many other area universities, including Harvard, MIT, Wellesley, Boston University, Northeastern, Brandeis, Babson, Simmons, Emerson, Wentworth and others are within an 8 mile radius (most are reachable via the T).
Main floor:
- eat-in kitchen with natural cherry recessed wood and glass panel cabinets, modern appliances (photo)
- living room with a non-working fireplace, a pristine Yamaha concert grand piano, a Stickley leather sleep sofa (queen size with a remarkably comfortable air mattress) and French doors that open onto a deck and the back yard (photo)
- our favorite room, a sunny library/office with two desks, many filing cabinets and built-in bookshelves. (photo)
- wainscoted dining room (photo)
- half-bath
- "mud room" just off the kitchen with front-loader clothes washer and dryer, full closet, and pantry-like shelves
The kitchen opens through the mud room onto a screened-in porch and the deck. The porch and deck step down to a brick patio with a propane gas grill and the back yard (photo).
Second floor:
Three bedrooms, each with cedar-lined closets; a full bath and an additional small office/nursery room. The master bedroom features a king size bed with a "Tempurpedic"-style mattress (way too comfortable for your own good!). (3 photos)
Third floor - gabled attic (with skylights):
Fully finished as a 1 bedroom suite consisting of a bedroom (two beds) with cedar-lined closet, living/lounge space with easy chairs, a "zero gravity" recliner chair, and sleeper sofa, and a full bathroom (stall shower). This space is very convenient for visitors, in-laws, a nanny (or teenagers!).
The driveway holds 3 autos and slopes down to the basement level. At the end of the driveway is a 10' x 25' covered storage area (part of the basement level and directly under the office) suitable for keeping bikes, lawnmowers, garbage cans, etc. out of the rain.
The remaining basement space is a separate-entrance suite that is not available for use by the renter.
Heat is forced hot water by oil with three zones independently controlled by thermostats (two are programmable). The boiler is a System 2000, one of the most energy efficient boilers on the market. AC is by window units (5).
Water/Sewer charges are included. Cable TV/phone/high speed internet service is included. Phone includes free, unlimited long-distance service to all of the U.S. and Canada.
Renter is responsible for heat and electricity, house cleaning, basic lawn upkeep, and snow removal. We provide a gas-powered lawn mower, rakes, snow shovels etc. Commercial lawn-mowing and snow-removal services are easy to hire if you prefer.
Renter will also need to "water" the piano every 2 to 4 weeks by filling the tank on its hydrating device. (It's easy; we'll teach you how.)
Fully-furnished including dishes, utensils, linens, etc.
For the avid gardener, space in the community garden may be available for the 2012 growing season.
Our current tenants have been in residence for two years and only are leaving to buy a home nearby. They will be happy to talk to a prospective renter about their experience and/or show the house. See their feedback by clicking the link below next to Elaine's name.
PS - the bedrooms are very difficult for us to photograph. For what it's worth, to us they seem a bit smaller in the photos than they are in reality. Nonetheless, they are perfectly adequate in size. |
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Property Location: |
Street Address
Westminster Rd.
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City
Newton |
Postal Code - State or Province
02459
MA
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Country
United States of America |
Cities Nearby
Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Wellesley |
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Closest University
Boston College |
University nearby
Boston University, Northeastern U., Tufts, Harvard, Wellesley, Babson, Mt. Ida, Lasell, and many others |
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Availability: (Month/Day/Year) |
| Available from Sunday, July 01, 2012 until Open |
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Minimum Stay
3
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Flexibles With Dates
Yes |
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Rental Price: |
Asked
USD 3800 Monthly |
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Rent Negotiable
No |
Utilities Included
Some |
Cleaning Services Included
No |
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Basics: |
Number of Bedrooms
4 |
Number of Bathrooms
3 |
Number of Offices
1 |
Surface Size
2600 Sq. Feet |
Suited for
7 people |
Property Type
House |
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Additional Info: |
| Off Campus, Academic Term, Long Term, Furnished, Unfurnished, Semi Furnished |
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Amenities: |
| Modern Kitchen, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Garden, Balcony or Patio, High Speed Internet, Wireless Network, TV, Stairs, Air Condition, Reserved Parking, Piano |
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Rules: |
Kid Friendly
Yes |
Small Children Safe
Yes |
Smoke Free
Yes |
Pets Welcome
Negotiable |
Car Available
No |
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Surroundings: |
| Suburban, Near Woods, Near Ocean/Lake, Near Shops, Near Restaurants, Near Public Transports, Walk To Campus |
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Will tenant perform housesitting duties?
No |
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