674 Main St #1, Malden, MA 02148

This grand Italianate house, built in 1880, was renovated and converted to two condominiums in 2006. The charm of the original period was restored to its full glory, with crown moldings, marble mantlepieces and ornamental fireplaces in this first-floor unit. Big solid doors open to high-ceilinged, spacious rooms with light spilling in from bay windows. Hardwood floors gleam through most of the rooms. A 2006 kitchen — with granite counters, a breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances — opens to a breakfast/dining room. The floor plan offers flexibility. The formal dining room could also be used as originally intended, or as it is now, a family room/library. A master suite with a full bath is at the rear of the unit. There is also a second full bath with laundry hook-ups. A second bedroom is central in the floor plan. Wiring and plumbing have been updated. Located in the heart of Malden, with the 131 MBTA bus stops on Main Street and two Orange Line stops close. Plenty of storage.