A modern Colonial evokes memories of town's farming past

On a private cul de sac beyond the modest houses that parallel Route 128 are three larger custom New England homes built on land that was subdivided for the children of a previous owner. This one is barn-red, with a white farmer's porch framing the entrance. Although there is no entrance hall, turning left or right leads to rooms of open design that are connected by wide board pine flooring. Overhead beams run upward at interesting angles to the wooded ceiling. In the living room, the full fireplace also has a wood stove nearby.

The kitchen has a large center island and generous cabinet space, including a large pullout pantry. All rooms have large Pella windows and, despite the highway nearby, the house is quiet and the view is mostly of oak and pine trees and a brick patio off the den.

Upstairs, cathedral ceilings, beams, and airy windows add space and charm to the four bedrooms, including the large master, which has a designer bathroom complete with shower, Jacuzzi, and bidet. There is some wall-to-wall carpeting, with more of the delightful wide pine floors underneath, said listing broker Anita Hebert of RE/MAX First Realty in Waltham. Two rooms are located in the finished lower level, one currently being used as an office, the other as a teenager's hideaway.

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