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Lovely refinished pine floors throughout the formal rooms set the tone for the home. Original exposed beams accent the ceiling of an inviting living room with brickfront woodburning fireplace and a wide double-doored entry that leads into a den/office with gas fireplace. A formal dining room with decorative original fireplace has built-ins, a bay window and built-in shelving. The "country-style" kitchen has been totally renovated, blending harmoniously with the style of the home, featuring a large focal brick and stone hearth, soft white cabinetry, a center island with honed granite countertops, desk/workspace area, wide plank pine floors that flows into a spacious family room additon with vaulted ceiling and skylights. There's easy access to a covered rear porch, brick patio and level rear yard. A powder room nearby completes the first-floor picture. The second floor hallway landing is open and spacious, with original wide plank flooring, and introduces the master bedroom suite with sitting room and renovated master bath with double bowl sinks perched atop a laquered pine countertop and an oversized frameless shower. In addition, there are two more comfortable bedrooms, with two bonus rooms (currently being used as a nursery and a home office) for added versatility. There's a renovated full hall bath with claw foot tub and shower, a hallway linen closet, laundry closet and staircase to third-floor expansive attic storage. The unfinished lower level offers additional options, while 2005 central air conditioning and a 3-car barn/garage with electricity are an added bonus. Located close to downtown, shopping and schools, this one-of-a-kind home is a rare gem.