62Mount Vernon,Unit 62 Arlington JulieGibson|781.771.5760|JulieGibsonHomes.com
Property
Nestled into the prime Brackett/Skyline neighborhood, this carefully preserved and beautifully updated 1920?scondoistruly stunning! Enjoy theeaseof entertainingastheopenconcept design lendsto anatural flow between rooms Exuding charm and elegance, the dining room is a nice segue to the kitchen which features Quartz countertops, high-end appliances, and a peninsula for casual gatherings. Just off the foyer, you'll find oneof your favoritespots; thelivingroom with acozy brick fireplace. Two bedrooms and anicely updatedbathroundout themainfloor Headondownstairsfor theperfect recreationroom,tv,or occasional guest retreat asit featuresalaundryareaandafull bathroom.Off of thekitchen,you'll findalittlemudroom that opens to therear deck, manicured backyard and garageplus oneparking. If lifestyleis as important as location, a quick stroll downhill will land you in the cultural hub of Mass Avenue for access to the bikeway, shops,restaurants,libraries,theatersand77bustoAlewifeT!
Details 2 Bedrooms $6,049.17 Taxes/ Yr $187 Condo Fee/ Mo 2F Bathrooms 1,771 Square Feet
Floor Plans
Why Move to Arlington
?You feel connected to the city and the events going on there, but it?s a place where you can have a yard and raise a family?
The best of both worlds ? small town and big city
Safe,quiet,greenneighborhoods Great restaurantsandcoffeeshops,athrivingartsscene,andpublic transportationthat whisksyoutotheheart of Bostonin20minutes.Soundtoogoodtobetrue?Well,it isn?t.It?s allhereinArlington?part smalltown,part hipurbancenter Arlingtonisacharming,historicaltownsixmiles fromBostonthat hasevolvedover thepast fewdecadesintoasought after,cultured,inclusivecommunityof youngprofessionalsandfamilies It retainsadecidedlysmall townfeelwithleafyyards,parks,and neighborhoodschools,whileofferingtheproximityof Bostonanditsnumerouscolleges,museums,concert halls/ theatres,andnationally rankedsportsteams YoucanattendTownMeetingandhaveasayinlocal government onenight,andthenext night meet localauthorsat thepopularArlingtonAuthorSalonat Kickstand Café,oneofthefivecoffeeshopsintown
Recreational and athletic opportunities abound!
With35town maintainedparksandathleticfields,oneofthehighest hillsintheBostonarea(the375 foot Park CircleReservoirhill),andtheMinutemanBikewayrunningthroughtown,it?sveryeasytobeactiveinArlington. SidewalksmakewalkingeasyinArlingtonandyou?resuretomeet your neighborswalkingtothelibraryin ArlingtonCenterortoStarbucksforacupofcoffeeonSaturdaymorning.Cyclistsfavor Arlingtonforits challenginghills,andmanyridetoworkor connect tobusandsubwayat AlewifeTStationinCambridge ArlingtonhasitsownskatingrinkwithitspopularFridaynight free-skate.At SpyPond,youcanrent canoesor kayaksor watchtheArlington Belmont VarsityCrewteampractice Inwinter,familiesheadtothehillat Robbins FarmParkforsomeofthebest sleddinginthearea(not tomentionbreath-takingviewsof theBostonskyline).
Community is the Key in Arlington!
Residentsrangefromyoungfamiliestoprofessionalsinglestotheelderly,withculturesacrosstheglobe reflectedinauthenticcuisinealongthemainstreet,Massachusetts(knownas?Mass?) Ave Volunteeringis popular,andyou?llfindyourneighborstendingtomatoesat thelocalcommunitygardens,helpingcleanupthe playgroundsintheSpring,leadingthelocalBrownietrooporcoachingyouthsoccer,ordressinguplike18th centuryMinutementoreenact thebeginningsoftheRevolutionaryWaronPatriot?sDay.Arlingtonpridesitself onitslocalfoodiescene,andthe?flavor?of Arlingtonisreflectedindestinationrestaurantsandcafesrunbytop chefs,bakerieswhereyoucanbuyhomemadecookies,cakesorbagels,aweeklyFarmersMarket fromJune throughOctober,aswellastheconvenienceof groceryshoppingat WholeFoods,Trader Joe?s,orStopand Shopright intown.
PropertyImprovements
2006 (Prior to ownership,based on publicrecord permit system)
Repaired/replaced existing front deck
2017
- Added recessed lighting to main level living room and dining room Refinished all hardwood floors Painted interior main level Replaced existing windows with energy efficient windows
Redesigned and remodeled kitchen,gutted existing kitchen,replaced all plumbing and electric to the kitchen,added all new cabinets, new fixtures,Quartz countertops,high end Stainless Steel appliances
Upgraded electrical panel to 200 amp service, upgraded outlets as needed Installed hardwired smoke detector system
Had chimney inspected and swept
2020
Strip and reroofed house with 30 year architectural shingles
Replaced water heater with new,gas fired water heater
Replaced heating system with new,HVAC furnace/Added central air
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