Belmont Home of the Week: 42 Benton Rd.

Benton Estates is one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Belmont and this lovely 1920's shingled colonial that just entered the real estate market four days ago is a rare opportunity to purchase a home in this desired district. Aside from its popular location, this property also offers many other appealing features, such as period details, detailed moldings, spacious dimensions, classic and timeless architectural lines and most importantly, comfortable and welcoming surroundings.

The oversized 12 x 24 square foot living room is a bright, open space that will accommodate both formal and informal entertaining, especially with the charming neighboring 9 x 15 square foot sunroom to support traffic overflow. The 12 x 12 square foot dining area lined with neutral wainscoting provides the perfect setting for holidays and special occasions while the 15 x 11 square foot updated eat-in kitchen offers both hospitality and premier culinary ingredients, including an abundance of oak cabinetry, a slide-in stainless steel stove and built-in microwave.

The second floor hosts three generously-sized and versatile bedrooms at 12 x 12 and  8 x 9 square feet and an impressive front-to-back 12 x 24 square foot bedroom with dual closets. An open, full-width staircase leads to the third level and the 12 x 15 square foot master suite with a full sky-lit private bath and a bonus seating area with a vaulted ceiling and many windows drenching the space in natural sunlight. An 11 x 13 square foot family room with wall-to-wall carpeting and recessed lighting is located in the partially finished basement as well as a laundry room and a workshop.

As mentioned, this attractive property has been on the Belmont real estate market less than a week and with the open houses yesterday and today, will likely not remain available for long. Today's open house is scheduled 12-2 p.m. and potential homebuyers should take advantage of the Patriot's bye week and tour this rare opportunity. The effort is nominal and the benefit could result in a significant change in lifestyle and comfort.

Location: 42 Benton Rd.

Price: $829,000

Rooms: 8

Bedrooms: 4

Baths: 2 full, 1 half

Living Area: 2,621 sq. ft.

Lot Size: 6,095 sq. ft. (.14 acre)

Listing Agent: Todd Movsessian, Hammond Residential Real Estate, 617-484-1900

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