Arlington Home of the Week: 25 Rangeley Road, Unit 25

This colonial-style townhome feels like a home and looks like a home, with one large difference: the cumbersome and often expensive responsibilities of maintaining its common areas are now shared with another unit. Also, with its fresh construction, foundation and embellishments and state-of-the-art accessories, costly repairs and renovations are delayed for many years, meaning more money stays in the owner's pocket. Also, for potential homebuyers who treasure Arlington's rich architecture compared to new, modern structures, rest assured, this property may not have a standing in the town's history, but it was built with the character and spirit of Arlington's past.

Within its 2,400 square feet are seven rooms spread throughout three convenient levels of living space. The first floor offers a 16 x 17 square foot living room and a charming 13 x 17 square foot dining area. It also has an impressive 13 x 21 square foot gourmet kitchen with culinary accessories that include cherry cabinets, "Galaxy" granite surfaces, GE Profile appliances and a center island with seating.

The second level boasts a 13 x 14 master suite with a gas fireplace, walk-in closets and a private, marble-tiled full bath with a Jacuzzi tub, two additional bedrooms at 12 x 13 square feet and a full family bath. The third story spreads its living accommodations with a impressive private suite of an 18 x 21 square foot bedroom and a full bath.

This property offers many bonus and upgraded amenities with an HVAC gas furnace, tankless on-demand water heater, central air conditioning, two-car garage, large, private rear deck and a spacious almost quarter of an acre lot.

A townhouse offers the best of both residential worlds, well actually three worlds. It will require minimal repairs and renovation, daily maintenance is nominal and shared and residents will benefit from the space and design of a single-family home within the spirit of Arlington's charismatic real estate.

Location: 25 Rangeley Road, Unit 25

Price: $699,900

Rooms: 7

Bedrooms: 4

Baths: 3 full, 1 half

Living Area: 2,400 sq. ft.

Lot Size: 9,450 sq. ft. (.22 acre)

Listing Agent: Jay Bradley, RE/MAX Leading Edge-Arlington, 617-799-6142

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