After a long time in regulation enforcement and the sudden lack of his sister, retired Newton Police Chief John Carmichael didn’t head for the Cape to search out peace — he constructed it in his personal yard.
The Cape Cod-inspired ranch at 385 Winter Road in Norwood turned his labor of affection. Over three years, Carmichael remodeled the modest three-bedroom, one-bath dwelling right into a serene, coastal-inspired haven full of private touches and recollections. The result’s an inviting mix of indoor consolation and out of doors residing, rooted within the simplicity and allure of summers spent by the ocean.
The outside is a quiet showstopper. A fenced-in yard surrounds what seems like a non-public resort: stamped concrete patio, a built-in hearth pit, hydrangeas and decorative grasses swaying within the breeze, and vegetable gardens tucked neatly between the blooms. There’s even an outside bathe — a element that evokes lengthy days on the seashore, minus the visitors out of city.
Inside, gentle and air dominate. The kitchen options quartzite counter tops and stainless-steel home equipment, with tender blonde hardwood flooring working all through. A shiplap-clad fire anchors the lounge, whereas the entry lobby carries the identical element, making a cohesive and welcoming move. Off the again, a three-season sunroom — painted in calming hues, strung with lights, and furnished with repurposed rattan, affords the right perch to look at the hearth pit glow as night time falls.
All the pieces within the dwelling displays Carmichael’s need for simplicity, heat, and calm. Even the upgrades: Model-new home windows, current central air and warmth pump, and low-maintenance vinyl shake siding are supposed to reduce stress and maximize enjoyment.
Open home hours are Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20, from midday to 2 p.m.
Available on the market for $649,000, the sale of the house is represented by Kerry Webber with RedDoor Properties LLC.
Residence Showcase:
Tackle: 385 Winter Road, Norwood, MA 02062
Bedrooms: 3
Record Worth: $649,000
Sq. ft: 1,047
Worth per sq. foot: $620
Annual taxes: $5,457 in 2025.
Location: Tree-lined road handy to commuter routes.
Inbuilt: 1952
The Appraisal:
Execs:
Lovely out of doors area
Renovated
Cons:
One rest room
