1059 Franklin St, Melrose, MA 02176

Prominently set, this classic Dutch Colonial home is stately and charming. The sweeping brick walkway with wrought iron rail leads to a majestic front porch with large pillars. The entry foyer is quite impressive with its size, 12 x 11, and rich wainscoting that runs up the stairway to the second floor as well. To the left is a front-to-back fire-placed living room that is flanked by double sets of French doors. The large mantel and crown molding is beautiful. Beyond the living room is a first-floor family room. To the right of the foyer is a formal dining room with an exquisite leaded-glass bay window, crown molding and access to a traditional butler's pantry with original glass cabinets. The kitchen was all new in 92, with a silestone counter added in 2007, a stainless steel Premier gas range with six burners added in 2014 and wainscoting. The second floor has a front-to-back master bedroom with a laundry chute to the basement, (two additional bedrooms and an office that can be a nursery. The full bath is 11 years new, with Kohler pedestal sink, bidet, ceramic tile floor and (newer) glass-fronted shower. Third floor has three additional rooms, in-law/au-pair (two bedrooms, a den and full bath). Unique windows add a whimsical touch to the bedrooms, one of which has all wainscoting. The rooms also offer views of Melrose!! Both the second and third floor are centrally air-conditioned. The closets are large. The LL has newer windows, 100 amp CB panel, copper water line, laundry set-up, good storage, and half bath. There is a two-car detached garage in the rear of the property, parking for Four more cars, extensive landscaping and lilac trees along the east border. This Highlands home is great for raising children and entertaining.