5 Salem St, North Reading, MA 01864

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, July 11, 12:00-2:00. As you approach, you can't help but admire this beautiful hip roof colonial on nearly 1 acre of useable level green grass surrounded by trees, just steps away from horse stables and bordering 2,500 acre Harold Parker State Forest (a true hidden jewel), while still close to shopping and other conveniences. Upon entry, you notice the open foyer with feature window and custom oak staircase leading upstairs along with 8 inch crown moulding throughout. You start your tour in the dining room where you appreciate the egg and dart crown moulding with matching chair rail and accented wainscoting with custom faux painted walls. Proceeding to the large kitchen with 10 foot bar and separate breakfast nook along with maple cabinets (27 feet of base cabinets + 22 feet of wall cabinets) you also notice the quality stainless appliances; lots of potential here. The 3.5 inch Brazilian cherry hardwoods in the living room highlight the gorgeous Connecticut fieldstone wood burning fireplace along with 7 speaker built-in ceiling speaker system. You can actually see yourself enjoying your work in your sun filled office. Moving upstairs, you walk directly to the huge 16x17 master suite with 8 inch double crown moulding, bordering the uplit trey ceiling with 6 built-in Bose ceiling speaker system you also see the beautiful custom built-in cherry wood cabinets with gas fireplace and matching 4x7 armoire. The master bathroom offers a two person 5 foot corner jacuzzi style tub with air jet system with 4x4 custom marble shower with Kohler shower system with body sprays. The custom 7 foot single sink cherry vanity matches the built-ins in the bedroom and is covered by a gorgeous granite countertop with matching granite flooring. The huge (10x6) walk-in master closet is a dream. On the second floor, you see the second full bath with washer and dryer and 2 additional nicely sized bedrooms. Now you move towards the basement and you are more than pleasantly suprised in the huge, finished walk-out basement. The workout/storage area is perfect for getting your treadmill run on those winter days. The other space can be used as a 4th bedroom with closet. Then... you walk out to the incredible 35x14 Great room with custom 3 inch thick ogee edged L shaped granite bar top along with wet bar with matching granite countertops, a 14x14 game area with chair rail and wainscoting - the perfect entertaining space! The granite countertop ½ wall divider separates the 17x14 TV area with another gas fireplace (3 total) with matching granite surround and custom mantle. On the outside of this home, you'll also be able to enjoy the hardwood mahogany deck (15x15) over the gorgeous 1,000 sq ft. custom pavered patio with fire pit and matching lighted sidewalls and stairs. This home has incredible quality and features. It does need paint and some minor work to really make it shine. ALL OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED BY JULY 17, 5:00. They will be reviewed on July 18th. All reasonable offers will be considered.