153 Russell Street

Here's your chance to own one of the grand Queen Anne homes of Manchester's north side, featuring an uncommonly spacious half-acre lot and as many facets as a diamond. The first facet: the timeless details, like beautiful wood floors, crown moulding and coffered ceilings, slate roof, gingerbread exterior details, and the largest pocket door I've ever seen! Second, the two covered porches--one out front for greeting neighbors, one at the side for quiet morning coffee--and the expansive patio, all of which provide comfortable outdoor living space. Third, the updates throughout. Those include the gorgeous kitchen, with full-height cabinets, granite counters and coffee station, walk-in pantry, large island, and high-end Viking and Bosch appliances. The eat-in section was expanded with a gas fireplace, double-doors to that amazing patio to connect the indoors to the outdoors, and a casual office area for homework or tracking your 401k. Both bathrooms have been beautifully updated as well, with a laundry area on the first floor just off the kitchen. There are also five mini-split heads for year-round comfort. And the exterior of the home was just painted. I haven't even mentioned the expansive dining room and the living room accented by a wood fireplace (not used recently), or the beautiful design in the wood floors of the 4 bedrooms upstairs. The yard is yet another sparkling facet, with trees for climbing or stringing up hammocks, open sunny area for a veggie garden or lawn games, and attractive landscaping out front to frame the home's beauty. And finally, the storage space--you get a huge walk-up attic with shelving, a dry basement, and copious storage above the newer 2-car garage, so bring all your toys and holiday decorations! This home truly IS a diamond, located about halfway between Derryfield Park and Livingstone Park, so come fall in love for yourself! OPEN HOUSES: Sat. 8/1, 10am-Noon; Sun. 8/2, 1-3pm.