28 Brooks St, Medford, MA 02155

On the second and third floor of a beautiful Victorian home, this 9 room apartment boasts large, sunny rooms, spectacular tree-top views, and hardwood floors throughout. 2 large bedrooms on 2nd floor, and 2 light filled rooms on 3rd floor one as bedroom, and the other suitable for office or library uses. Highlights include a working artisan-tiled fireplace, deck with Trex flooring, and period light fixtures and door hardware. The kitchen features all new stainless steel appliances and custom tile countertops. Replacement windows and well insulated, the apartment has steam radiators with brand new, efficient gas boiler for heat and hot water. There is a laundry hook-up, attic and basement storage, as well as ample and safe on-street parking. (1740 sq feet) Details: A unique, Victorian floor plan offers both openness and privacy, featuring: -- A 27' x 13' Living Room/Family Room with a dramatic 180-degree view and artisan working fireplace. -- Tastefully renovated Kitchen has 2 large windows, features All new stainless steel gas range with 5 burners, new refrigerator, as well as built-in microwave oven, dishwasher, and disposer. -- 2 large, Victorian style Bedrooms on main level have floor to ceiling windows and ample closets. The 2 fully insulated rooms on 3rd floor with large built-in drawers can be used as a bedroom and a private office space, offering privacy and flexibility. -- Open plan Dining Room connects to Kitchen, Living Room, and Deck, offering many living and entertaining options. -- Charming Bathroom features large window, sea green tiles, updated fixtures including curved hotel-style shower curtain rod. -- Floor-level space includes storage space and a shared Laundry room, featuring an antique soapstone sink. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Situated on a residential street, this property is located 2 blocks from: -- West Medford Commuter Rail stop - 15 minute direct ride to North Station (easy access, without the noise!) -- Bus lines: Commuter Express Bus to Downtown-Haymarket Square, Davis Square (Red Line), Sullivan Square (Orange Line). Easy access to Tufts and Harvard Universities. -- West Medford Square - multiple banks, gas stations, restaurants, as well as hardware, dry cleaning, hair stylists, convenience store, drug store, florist, ice cream shop and more.. Exterior: Shared use of back yard offers maintained lawn area, mature Akusa Dogwood tree, and raised beds for flowers or vegetable gardening. Other nearby amenities and locations include: -- Easy driving access to all points via Route 93, Route 2, Route 16, Route 3 and Route 38. -- Brooks Playstead Park (3 blocks walk) offers baseball and soccer fields, renovated tennis courts. -- Middlesex Fells Reservation - this sprawling conservation land area is accessible within walking distance. -- Brooks Estate - another gem of the Victorian era, offers open space, walking trails and a dramatic mansion under museum quality restoration. -- West Medford Open Studios - a vibrant neighborhood artistic community exhibits each Spring. -- Bistro 5 - one of the top-rated restaurants in the Boston area is 3 blocks from this property. Owner pays water/sewer, tenant responsible for other utilities. No broker fee.