Between all the brand new apartment buildings and duplex conversions in Somerville, a bona fide single-family house is an actual discover. As such, the renovated Twenties mansard-roofed Victorian at 15 Porter Avenue is one sizzling commodity — one which comes with two off-street parking areas as well. No circling the block to park? Verify. No sharing a wall with neighbors? Verify. It’s actual property heaven.
After all, there’s a lot extra to the house, situated simply moments from Porter Sq. and all of the eating, procuring, leisure, and people-watching your coronary heart wishes. Inside, the house was reworked with recent, up to date design and architectural particulars.
Step inside to an ethereal, open-concept major stage, the place excessive ceilings and customized wooden accents complement the pure mild that pours in from each angle. Rebelling towards the “greige” development, the wooden options all through the house recall a Scandinavian-inspired design that feels heat and comforting. The spacious, trendy kitchen and eating space invite gatherings, whereas a handy pantry and powder room add trendy performance.
Upstairs, the luxurious main suite is a sunlit retreat that includes a wall of south-facing home windows, a skylight, a non-public deck, ample walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired toilet with a soaking tub and twin vainness. Three extra bedrooms, together with one with its personal en-suite, present versatile house for household, friends, or residence workplace wants.
The decrease stage provides a comfortable den and full tub, excellent for guests or a secluded workspace. Step exterior to a non-public patio and small yard, splendid for alfresco eating or unwinding in an city oasis.
Open home hours are Saturday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The sale of the house, available on the market for $2,250,000, is represented by Lauren Holleran Crew Gibson Sotheby’s Worldwide Realty, 617-913-2203.
