Home of the Week: 480 Pleasant St. in Belmont

This beautiful antique Belmont home offers its residents the best of both residential worlds. First, at nearly a century old, it quietly reveals it rich structural background with durable materials and period details, such as natural brick, architectural details and timeless character. It has also, however, been lovingly maintained and renovated to suit today's housing standards with state-of-the art accessories, updated designs and a fluid floor plan spanning four finished levels.

The main level boasts an inviting 15 x 13-square-foot living room with pocket doors and a fireplace accented with an oversized mantel as its main focal point. The fabulous 12 x 12-square-foot kitchen is equipped with stainless steel and granite provides all the necessary ingredients for preparation to serve in the multipurpose 14 x 15-square-foot dining area. Two distinct areas offer perfect venues for relaxation with a cozy 13 x 10-square-foot study and a 7 x 13-square-foot sunroom.

Lodging accommodations are conveniently located on the second and third levels. The second floor hosts a spacious 13 x 14 master suite with a full renovated bath, two bedrooms at 12 x 15 and 13 x 12 and a full family bath. The third story resourcefully utilizes the home's generous footprint with two bonus rooms at 15 x 13 and 13 x 11 that could be used as family or guest bedrooms, a home office or children's playroom.

The walk-out finished basement, not included in the listed 2,537-square-foot home measurements, features a 21 x 14 family room with a wet bar and an 11 x 8 room and three-quarter bath that would make a lovely au-pair or guest suite.

In addition to its remodeled aesthetics, this property has received many behind-the-scenes renewals, including new heating, windows and electrical and central air conditioning systems. Its benefits, however, do not end there. It is also situated on nearly half an acre of land in Belmont's highly desirable historic district. This home offers its occupants modern amenities and progressive utilities and appliances and still manages to keep a lock on its historic background by its timeless spirit and mature surroundings. This is a property that portrays the true definition of Belmont's multifaceted real estate market.

Location: 480 Pleasant St.

Price: $995,000

Rooms: 10

Bedrooms: 5

Baths: 3 full, 1 half

Living Area: 2,537 sq. ft.

Lot Size: 21,226 sq. ft. (.49 acre)

Listing Agent: Susan Condrick, Hammond Residential Real Estate, 617-842-4600

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