Concord Home of the Week: 22 Grove St.

Twenty-two Grove Street in Concord is a prime example of a quality home completely dedicated to thoughtful stewardship and custom craftsmanship. Renovated by sought-after architect Elise Stone, this property seamlessly blends its original vintage details with an exemplary modern addition yet still remains true to its period character. That same vintage spirit carries into Grove Street's neighborhood. This cluster of homes is a quintessential community of years past where children play in the streets and families nurture and support their neighbors.

The surrounding landscape was skillfully planned and maintained in the renovation with an introduction that successfully substantiates its striking interior with equally beautiful architecture and decor. Each garden is designed to offer a unique view every season. The south side of the home faces a large lawn offering endless entertaining options. The bluestone patio, just steps from the kitchen, is surrounded by two butterfly gardens. A fenced-in vegetable patch just behind the oversized two-car detached garage completes the versatile third of an acre grounds.

A wrap-around farmer’s porch provides a welcoming setting and convenient access for guests to enter either the formal living room or the kitchen. The 17 x 16 square foot formal fireplaced living room offers ample space for seating and conveniently opens into the kitchen and intimate 13 x 11 square foot dining room. The extensive renovation resulted in the 19 x 19 square foot kitchen appropriately becoming the hub of this entertainment-friendly floor plan. A large island with honed black granite and stool seating is the centerpiece of the room and allows hosts to continuously feel connected to family and friends during gatherings. The recently added 16 x 16 square foot family room offers walls of windows, hardwood floors, and custom built-ins.

The second level is truly a family’s getaway retreat. A former bedroom, now utilized as a home office, offers a picture window and glass pocket doors allowing light to pour into the hallway making the second floor landing feel warm and inviting. The three family bedrooms display more of the home's charm and disposition through its original design and offers ample closet space and large windows drenching the rooms in natural sunlight. A master suite at the private end of the hall exudes understated luxury and flaunts two oversized closets and a brand new deluxe master bath.

The basement offers a 17 x 16 square foot finished space and serves as an ideal recreation/media room. There is also generous storage space and a separate workshop with bulkhead access to the yard.

This advantageous Concord address offers an impeccable location and boasts custom landscaping, an updated floor plan and thorough renovation that indulges the needs of today's residential buyers. No detail was left unattended leaving its future owners the sole task of decorating and enjoying this astounding home.

Location: 22 Grove St.

Price: $989,000

Rooms: 8

Bedrooms: 4

Baths: 2 full, 1 half

Living Area: 2,600 sq. ft.

Lot Size: 17,860 sq. ft. (.41 acre)

Listing Agent: Zur Attias, The Attias Group, 978-371-1234

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