Take Me Away
Say goodbye to those winter blues with a bath in one of these serene soaking tubs.
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$375,000
28 Whiting Street, Roxbury
Square footage 3,152
Lot size 5,642 square feet
Bedrooms 4
Baths 2 full, 2 half
2008 taxes $3,939
Last sold for $86,000 in 1997
Pros Built in 1900 or maybe earlier, this house still has many original details, including a grand mahogany staircase, 12-foot ceilings, original moldings, stained glass, ceiling medallions, and wood floors, but it has been almost completely renovated, including a modern kitchen with cathedral ceiling, stainless-steel appliances, and sliders to a big deck. The large second-floor master suite has a huge antique claw-foot tub for soaking, and there's a tiny widow's walk perched on the roof with amazing views for watching fireworks. Cons The house still needs some work. Contact Reid Benov, Century 21 Mass Bay Realty, Boston, 617-834-1911, c21massbay.com.
$675,000
41½ Hildreth Street, Westford
Square footage 2,844
Lot size 2.51 acres
Bedrooms 3
Baths 2 full, 1 half
2008 taxes $8,887
Last sold for First time on market
Pros The exposed post-and-beam construction, passive solar collection windows, and high cathedral ceiling in this 1997 Deck House give it a soaring contemporary look. The large living room is open to the solarium and to the dining room, which gives way to a U-shaped kitchen, breakfast room, and study that look out onto a patio and wooded backyard. The master suite has a tub with wonderful views to the yard, while the two bedrooms upstairs both have an extra space attached, to be used as an office or sitting room. Cons The cosmetics might not suit every taste. Contact Leslie A. Thomas, Coldwell Banker, Westford, 978-835-5315, nemoves.com.
$899,000
25 Thoreau Court, Concord
Square footage 3,300
Lot size 10,890 square feet
Bedrooms 4
Baths 3 full, 1 half
2008 taxes $9,637 (estimated)
Last sold for First time on market
Pros From the street, it looks like your average Concord farmhouse, but inside, this 2007 contemporary is ultramodern, with clean lines, a dark-stained floor against stark white walls, and a stainless-steel gas fireplace with marble surround. The kitchen is huge and gorgeous, with white marble countertops and white cabinets, and the master and a guest room both have interesting window placement and a ladder-access storage loft. The master bath's tub, with side faucet, offers depth and serenity. Cons It's near the commuter rail line. Contact Zur Attias, The Attias Group, Concord, 978-621-0734, theattiasgroup.com.
