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Winchester Home of the Week: 6 Black Horse Terrace

A historic masterpiece inside and out.

 

This magnificent Victorian at 6 Black Horse Terrace is one of those homes you drive by and imagine living there. Its exterior architecture whispers Winchester history where no detail was considered too small with its stone foundation, interesting dormers, unique windows, bow designs and an inviting farmer's porch that spreads the entire width of the house.

Inside, the home lives up to expectations with elegance and tradition with five fireplaces, and three levels of living space within its impressive 4,610 square feet of living space. In addition to its period appeal, potential homeowners will also be impressed with the renovations and maintenance this property has received from its considerate previous owners who accented each room with modern preferences yet preserved and complimented the integrity of its epoch glamour.

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The first floor boasts five rooms, each with spacious dimensions and understated sophistication that not only welcome but put is occupants at ease. The second level also uses a blend of historical influence with contemporary comfort with a fireplaced master suite, three traditional bedrooms and two full baths. The third floor expands sleeping accommodations with three bedrooms and a full bath that provide endless opportunities for optional room uses, such as teenager or au-pair suites, private office or children's playrooms.

The basement level, not included in the listed square footage of the house, further enhances living alternatives with a recreation room, full laundry and mudroom.

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While the abundance of bedrooms in this home will offer numerous evenings of comfort, its common areas will provide countless days of family solace and enjoyable entertaining. The 28 x 26 square foot kitchen has dual islands for seating and additional counter space, plus a separate casual dining area. The 28 x 24 square foot family room is an airy, almost tropical space with a cathedral ceiling with exposed beams and a surplus of windows drenching with room with natural sunlight. There is even a dramatic music room that could double as a den, billiard room or sitting area.

The amenities and conveniences in this home completely fulfill the stylishness visions enacted by its architect, builders and previous renovators. One characteristic does not overpower the others; it's a complete masterpiece within all of its parts.

 

 

Location: 6 Black Horse Ter.

Price: $1,875,000

Rooms: 15

Bedrooms: 7

Baths: 4 full, 1 half

Living Area: 4,610 sq. ft.

Lot Size: 16,977 sq. ft. (.39 acre)

Listing Agent: Dorothea Ferrer, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Winchester, 781-799-5393

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