Home of the Week: 20 Cushing St.

Any prospective homebuyer familiar with the Newton real estate market appreciates its broad range of residential choices. Perhaps one of the most charming in its selection is the Tudor. These styles omit a warm, welcoming invitation to residents and guests, and newly available this new property will not disappoint once future title holders sieze the opportunity to tour its interior.

This 82 year-old home flaunts many of the Tudor's traditional designs and organic materials with exceptional architectural details, layers of natural wood and spacious, open rooms. From the front door, guests are greeted with a fabulous vintage staircase and are guided to a large 20 x 13 square foot living room with exposed ceiling beams and a handsome fireplace set in a wall of paneling and a 13 x 12 dining area that boasts custom cabinets. French doors from this space lead into a delightful 13 x 7 square foot three-season sunroom. The 23 x 15 square foot kitchen and butler's pantry changes gears slightly with its bright, vanilla background accented with ebony appliances, granite surfaces and a dash of color in the backsplash. This level concludes with a comfortable 20 x 8 square foot family room and a 19 x 10 square foot professional home office with a half bath and separate entrance.

The second level hosts a 19 x 13 square foot master suite with a full, private bath, two bedrooms at 13 x 13 and 17 x 14 square feet and a laundry center. Both the third story and finished basement resourcefully utilize the full, generous footprint of this home with living space not included in the listed square footage. These areas boast a 21 x 8 square foot study on the top floor and a 20 x 13 square foot stone fireplaced playroom on the bottom floor.

Located in the highly desirable and convenient Newton Highlands village of Newton, this property is just steps from picturesque Crystal Lake and the Green Line into Boston. This home provides many advantages to its future residents, including commuter expediency and the safety net of this secure, flourishing city, but once the tour is complete, its charm and charisma will be the traits that stand it apart.

Location: 20 Cushing St.

Price: $1,200,000

Rooms: 9

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 3 full, 1 half

Living Area: 2,844 sq. ft.

Lot Size: 8,920 sq. ft. (.2 acre)

Listing Agent: The Barbara Team, William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, 617-964-1850

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