Century21

Shop Talk by Kitty Kaufman

Who doesn't dream about a place to live where everything is perfect? Everything, in this context, is open to discussion. Like a painless commute to work and easy access to the highway? Near public transportation and a park? So much for the ideal neighborhood, let's talk place. How do updated units with central air, new cabinets and appliances, hardwood floors, parking, and washer/dryer hook-up's sound? I think so too and Rosemary DeVincenzo, the listing agent and a broker with Century 21 North Shore, has three condos in a newly renovated, 1920s house in the Pratville section of Chelsea.

I just finished the virtual guided tour of these properties and if you're looking for proximity to Boston without city prices, this could work. In no time I got to see four places along with easy links to condo and contact info.

I fell in love two clicks into my tour. After this confession to DeVincenzo, here's what she said: "Everything is brand new: the roof, the windows, the electric, the heat. There's extra storage in each unit, an eat-in kitchen, a laundry area, microwave, and a security system. The bathrooms have linen closets, shower stalls and a bathtub. You get the charm of a Victorian setting with touches like crown molding along with modern updates.

"The top floor unit has fantastic views. There's a little park right across the street and it's just a minute's walk from the bus that goes into Boston. It's right near Revere Beach Parkway so you're in town or on Route 1 to the North Shore fast. You have easy access to the city along with the suburban setting."

© June 14, 2006 for The City Shopper

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