SUMMER IN THE SUBURBS

BY LISA CAVANAUGH

Two West of Boston residences with endless appeal are on the market.

Flowers are blooming, lawns are lush, afternoon breezes are balmy, and the sun is setting later each day. In the sylvan yet sophisticated suburbs of Boston, the warm weather has arrived, and with it, elegant homes to potentially call your own. “While the market begins to start up as early as January, sellers usually feel the best time to put their houses on the market is spring and summer because everything is green,” says Melissa Dailey, Coldwell Banker’s Residential Brokerage’s top broker in Wellesley sales since 2011. “It’s when we get our largest amount of inventory, buyers begin to connect with agents, and it really is so much nicer to see homes in the warmer weather.”

One of Dailey’s featured properties is a perfect illustration of how extraordinary landscaping, gracious outdoor living, and an ideal location are shown to the greatest advantage in the spring and summer months.

The distinguished circa 1927 Tudor at 151 Forest Road in Wellesley, in the highly desirable Country Club neighborhood, underwent a complete renovation several years ago and is in Dailey’s opinion, one of the brightest houses she has seen on the market. “The bank of windows along the back of the house, where the dining room looks out to the pool, truly gives the interior so much light. People tend to think of Tudors as being dark, but this house is just so bright and airy.”

The exquisitely designed five-bedroom, five-bath home is well-suited for both stylish family living, as well as lavish entertaining. It is also ideal for anyone who loves to swim. “If you are a pool lover, this is the home for you,” says Dailey. “The pool area is beautifully set right off of the house, so you actually get to enjoy the view of the pool from inside.” Surrounded by a brick patio with several distinct areas for lounging and dining and augmented by a small changing and storage cabana, the pool sits next to an expansive green lawn that is large enough for any kind of family fun activity or a sizable outdoor gathering.

“It is a very large lot for Wellesley, at just under an acre,” says Dailey. “And the yard is flat, which makes it incredibly functional.” Inside, she says, the front-to-back living room with an oversized wood-burning fieplace and spacious kitchen/dining/family room make it a wonderful home with lots of room for adults and kids. “It is a truly spectacular property, ready to move right in and be close to everything Wellesley has to offer.”

In nearby Weston, another gracious home beckons with both lavish lawns and incredible interior space. “46 Concord Road has been impeccably renovated and expanded,” says Kathryn Richlen, Luxury Property Specialist at Coldwell Banker Realty in Weston, and the company’s number one agent in Massachusetts. “It is a timeless and elegant colonial that is beautifully sited on 0.93 lushly landscaped acres.”

The home is situated within walking distance to Weston center and close to conservation land, and its natural stone patio and private wooded backyard allow for ample opportunities to relish the outdoors. The classic interior reflects the natural setting with a sundrenched floor plan, with open spaces perfect for modern living. “There is a grand two-story foyer that leads to a fireplace living room, spacious dining room, and a brilliant chef’s kitchen,” says Richlen. “The great room with fieldstone fireplace and bay window breakfast room each also complement the home’s verdant setting.”

This pair of tranquil suburban escapes are just two examples of the many properties that Coldwell Baker Global Luxury will have as part of its portfolio in the upcoming months. Noting that this year’s market will be nothing short of competitive, Pauline Bennett, President of Coldwell Banker Realty, New England, still says it doesn’t mean “you can’t find a gogeous, dreamy listing to make your own.”

She firmly beliees that there is no better team to depend on than Coldwell Banker. “The New England luxury market is truly one-of-a-kind and offers an array of world-class lifestyles,” says Bennett. “Coldwell Banker Global Luxury agents are not only incredibly talented real estate professionals, but are deeply passionate about helping guide their clients home.”

For further details on these properties, visit melissadaileyhomes.com or kathrynrichlen.com.