119 Bainbridge St, Malden, MA 02148

This well-maintained Forestdale colonial in Malden, a town recently named one of the best places to raise children by BusinessWeek Magazine, is a perfect blend of classic design and modern updates featuring eight elegant rooms with excellent flow throughout. The spacious living room offers high ceilings and original crown moldings with French doors that lead to a cozy sun room with a built-in bookshelf beneath the many windows. Gleaming hardwoods shine throughout. The generous-sized formal dining room is a perfect place for entertaining friends and is graced with a built-in bookshelf perfect for displaying your cherished pieces or family photos. The bright eat-in-kitchen features abundant cupboards and workspace for the gourmet cook, a Kenmore under-the-sink water filter, and easy-care Pergo flooring. A convenient half-bath (with full-bath potential) is found on the first floor. The roomy second floor features three well-sized bedrooms with attractive ceiling fans in the master bedroom and second bedroom, ample closets for storage, and a bonus fourth room perfect for an office. The walk-up attic offers fantastic and convenient storage with great 3rd floor expansion potential! Additional storage can be found in the large basement. This home boasts Rejuvenation lighting, new Burnham gas furnace, energy efficient Harvey thermal windows, updated electrical (200 amps), newer hot water heater (gas), and new insulation in attic. This home is very snug in the cold winter months with affordable heating bills and breezy and cool in the warm summer months with little need for AC. The screened in front porch is perfect for relaxing and sipping your coffee with the Sunday paper. The mature trees in the multi-level yard are a haven for birds all season and the backyard is perfect for grilling with friends. *Located conveniently 1 mile from Oak Grove T stop (a pleasant 15 minute walk) *Easy access to Route 1 and 93 *15 minute drive to Logan airport *Near the new Forestdale School *Close to parks and the planned "Northern Strand" bike path to the sea