483 Franklin StreetReading, MA 01867
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This spacious and distinctive home blends historic character with modern conveniences. The first floor offers a well designed layout featuring a living room, dining room, eat in kitchen, family room, mudroom, and a full bath. Upstairs, the second floor includes four good sized bedrooms and an additional room that can be used as an office or playroom and two full bathrooms, providing ample space for work and relaxation. Rich in original detail, the home showcases four working fireplaces and a wood stove, wide plank floors, soapstone countertops and a classic wood shingle roof. Known as the Richard Nichols farmstead, this property is a rare and authentic example of early architecture. Additional features include a Beverly jog addition, a walk-out lower level, a front and back staircase and numerous other updates. These improvements include a brand new two-car garage, new driveway, stone wall, landscaping, fresh interior paint in select rooms, and some recently refinished wood flooring.
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