Walking into this New Bedford, Massachusetts home is like stepping into the past. The single-family residence, which dates from 1955, has been preserved as is by its occupants who had it custom built. Immerse yourself in time by visiting 10 Harding Street!
Owned by a single family since its construction in the mid-1950s, this residence is entering the real estate market for the very first time in nearly 70 years.
Loved and pampered by those who made it their home for more than half a century, the bungalow still contains a host of period features, not to mention some original additions which appear to have been made during the 1960s. or 70.
Very spacious with its living area of 2,586 square feet, this mid-century house seems ordinary at first glance. There are undoubtedly several bungalows like this in the neighborhood, presenting themselves in a rather ordinary light from the outside.
The same cannot be said of the interior which has nothing in common!
The entrance hall takes us into a whole other world with its white marble threshold, its blue carpet, its built-in bench seat and its metallic finish wallpaper.
The perfect room for entertaining, the bright living room located below faces a large bay window.
You then have to climb a few steps to reach the dining room which has its original tempered glass light fixture.
So many details capture attention in the family room. The wood-burning fireplace, the ceiling decorated with colorful patterns, the built-in shelves… And that’s without counting the hidden bar! This custom-built bar even has a passage leading to the kitchen.
In interview with the magazine Boston.comSteven Mazza, one of the listing brokers, explains that there are plenty of built-in closets and storage throughout the house. And in this particular room, just open a door to “ find[r] a built-in stereo with a turntable and speakers built into the wall ».
The kitchen is equipped with an astronomical amount of cabinets and is accompanied by a dining area bathed in light. It also has a small built-in desk and a door opening onto the patio.
And special mention to the blinds matching the spotted patterned wallpaper!
The kitchen adjoins a laundry room which displays an identical style.
This bungalow also has three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the ground floor. The master suite has a private bathroom with mirrored walls.
The large basement is partially finished and includes a second bar as well as a bathroom.
The residence is located on a lot of nearly 18,000 square feet. Land of this size is rather rare in the area.
The property incorporates a two car garage which can be accessed from the interior via the utility room.
As an added bonus, this spacious single-family home is located directly across from Buttonwood Park, a vast natural oasis including gardens, a large pond, an arboretum, trails, a playground, sports fields and even… . a zoo!
In September 2024, the residence was put up for sale for the first time since its construction. At that time, the asking price was USD$629,000. A month later, the amount was revised downward and the house is now for sale for USD$599,900 (approximately CAD$835,860).
Mr. Mazza specifies that period furniture is not included in the price, but could be subject to negotiation.
Are you a fan of the vintage look of this property or not?
