224 Haven Avenue

Description

Architect-Designed North End Retreat — Beautiful One-Floor Living – Rare 40’x115’ lot Beautifully designed and exceptionally maintained, this distinctive North End home offers a rare combination of architect-designed one-floor living, beautiful gardens, and extensive improvements focused on comfort, durability, energy efficiency, and easy coastal living. Lovingly remodeled and maintained by its architect owner, the home reflects an uncommon level of thoughtful design and attention to detail. The landscape architect designed gardens, creates a private garden setting that feels remarkably spacious and tranquil—an unusual find at the shore. Inside, the inviting open living and kitchen area provides an effortless flow for both everyday living and entertaining. The thoughtfully designed kitchen features cherry-stained wood cabinetry, glass mini-subway tile backsplash, granite countertops, an undermount dual stainless-steel sink with garbage disposal, stainless induction cooktop with two lower ovens, microwave, dishwasher, beverage refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator. Generous workspace, excellent storage, a dedicated dining area, and a convenient laundry closet add to the kitchen’s functionality. The home offers three comfortable bedrooms and two full bathrooms. One bath features a spacious walk-in shower, while the other offers a high-sided Jacuzzi-style jetted tub. Both bathrooms feature durable solid-surface surround panels, eliminating grout and making them exceptionally easy to maintain. Extensive building improvements enhance year-round comfort and performance, including hurricane-rated windows installed in 2014, R-19 Rockwool insulation with an additional one-inch layer of rigid insulation beneath CertainTeed vinyl shake siding, 96% AFUE 60,000 BTU natural-gas heating, and a 17 SEER 3.0-ton Coastal condensing central air-conditioning system with a four-inch filter. Step outside and discover what truly sets this property apart. Mature landscaping, established gardens, garden paths, multiple seating areas, and a large maple tree providing welcome summer shade create a private outdoor retreat. Hurricane-rated sliding doors provide easy access to the rear garden, seamlessly extending the living space outdoors. After a long day at the beach enjoy the ease of your one car parking and your outdoor shower. This is a rare opportunity to own a well-designed, architecturally thoughtful and exceptionally maintained North End home with character, privacy, beautiful gardens, and genuine indoor-outdoor living—all in a setting designed for effortless shore living.