Home of the Week: 37 Ware Rd, Needham

This stunning eight year-old Needham colonial is desirably located in a picturesque family neighborhood, yet also offers the valuable benefits of local commerce with just a short walk to prosperous Needham Center and public transportation directly into Boston. With the comfortable accommodations this property offers, however, residents will likely find any excuse to stay home.

This beautiful residence boasts over 4,000 square feet of living space throughout three fabulous levels of living space and a graceful floor plan for effortless entertaining and integral daily living. The welcoming front foyer perfectly introduces the home's hospital character and glimpses into a few of the first-floor living spaces. The neighboring formal living and dining areas are tastefully decorated with classic moldings and drenched with natural sunlight from an abundance of windows while the adjacent family room and kitchen also unite their resources and their relaxed functions with a similar open, fluid blueprint.

The family room flaunts a cathedral ceiling with a skylight that visually expands its spacious dimensions and includes the warmth and hospitable character of a fireplace. The state-of-the-art country kitchen can also withstand high levels of traffic and includes many high-end ingredients to easily prepare meals and leave more time for socializing. This gourmet culinary center offers upgraded cabinetry and countertops, recessed lighting, a center island with bar seating, stainless steel appliances, a work center and a lovely casual dining area uniting the kitchen with the family room. This floor also includes an office/library with a wall of floor-to-ceiling custom built-ins and the ideal setting for more private, tranquil occasions.

The second levels hosts a fabulous master suite with two walk-in closets and a luxurious full bath, three generously-sized family bedrooms and a laundry center. The third story provides a finished bonus room that would make an ideal teenager, au-pair or guest suite.

To enhance and complement its comfort and maintenance, many amenities were added to this home, including dual-zoned heating and central air conditioning systems, central vacuum, a sprinkler system and a two-car attached garage, all with a lush, nearly quarter of an acre lot.

This property has experienced less than a month on the Needham real estate market, and it is a refreshing addition in this highly popular Boston suburb that experiences low residential turnover. This is a valuable opportunity for prospective homebuyers and one that should and will be taken advantage of very quickly.

Location: 37 Ware Rd.
Price: $1,299,000
Rooms: 9
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3 full
Living Area: 4,134 sq. ft.
Lot Size: 10,454 sq. ft. (.24 acre)
Open House: Sunday, March 17, 2-4 p.m.
Listing Agent: Kathy Lewis, RE/MAX Home Team, 781-444-0050

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