1 Howard St, Melrose, MA 02176

Combining scale, flex space and location, this NE Colonial blends turn of the century details and charm with updates for today. Sited at the gateway to the Horace Mann neighborhood, close to the Fells, parks, Whole Foods, secondary school complex, and the Highlands and Franklin Sq districts, this locale offers fantastic access to shops, restaurants, downtown amenities & cultural activities, and train. Gracious foyer opens to the living and dining rooms boasting gorgeous natural light from the large windows, high ceilings, natural woodwork moldings and pocket doors creating open concept or delineated spaces. The kitchen features granite counters, white cabinets, oodles of prep space, along with sliders to the two tiered deck, perfect to expand outside in good weather like now. Four generous bedrooms with amazing light and storage, and full bath on the 2nd. Family room or possible master BR suite on the 3rd. Flat yard, enclosed porch. Exceptional value, locale, space & gracious features!