Prepare to fall in love with this charming 19th-century Carriage House on the Merrihew Manor estate, a rare jewel in the Melville Park neighborhood. This historic home, reimagined with modern touches, retains its Queen Anne charm with original period details like beamed ceilings, French doors, wide plank wood floors and a cupola with a weathervane. Spread over two levels, featuring an open living space with a vaulted-ceiling living room, gas fireplace, spacious kitchen with counter seating and a large deck. The home boasts a spacious bedroom, two full bathrooms and a versatile first-floor space for a home office, den or potential extra bedroom. A unique bonus area opens to the yard via stable doors - perfect for a studio, workshop, or creative expansion. The basement offers laundry, storage and potential for further development. Including a high-efficiency boiler, new mini-split systems and two deeded parking spaces. Only a few blocks from the Red Line, this is city living at its best!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Stained Glass
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 4
- Entry Foyer Level: 1
- Living Room Level: Second
- Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Wainscoting
- Basement Description: Y
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 1 Level: First
- Bathroom 2 Level: Second
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Stained Glass
- Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Stained Glass
Interior Features
- Bathroom - Full
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Open Floorplan
- Bonus Room
- Door Features: French Doors
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances
- Range
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
- Laundry Features: In Basement, In Building
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Ductless
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Heating Features: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Features: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wainscoting, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Lighting - Pendant
- Kitchen Level: Second
Exterior and Lot Features
- Deck
- Other Structures: Workshop
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.1194444
- Lot Size Square Feet: 5203
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded
- Parking Total: 2
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 377
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 377
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Other Property Info
- City Region: Dorchester
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Suffolk
- Directions: Dorchester Avenue to Melville Avenue
- Tax Year: 2024
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: 1302186
- Zoning: CD
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1890
- Building Area Total: 1250
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name: 4 Melville Avenue Condo Trust
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Entry Location: Unit Placement(Ground, Walkout)
- Property Age: 134
- Roof: Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 3
- Structure Type: Detached, Townhouse
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Year Built Source: Appraiser
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
Home Features
- Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
