Classic South Dartmouth Colonial

This almost-new colonial, built in 2002, has plenty of room to grow. The property has a clapboard and shingle exterior, off street parking, a 2-car garage, a brick walkway, meticulous landscaping, a rear patio, a rear deck and an attractive stone wall that separates the lush lawn from the street. Access is easy from the garage to the kitchen, perfect for unloading groceries.

As is traditional in most classic colonials, the front staircase separates the dining room from the living room. This living room is more like a great room, open to the kitchen and informal dining area, with custom window treatments and a gas fireplace with wood mantel. The kitchen measures 25 feet x 12.3 feet, featuring oak floors, a large center island (7.5 feet by 3 feet) with extra storage and eating room for four, stainless appliances, and hickory color cabinets. The sliding doors open from the kitchen eating area to a large trex deck where there is ample room for outdoor eating and patio furniture. The deck overlooks the spacious, fenced-in, back yard that backs up to conservation land, securing a privacy buffer and scenic beauty. Off the kitchen, toward the garage entrance, are a double coat closet and a full, tiled bathroom with shower and a laundry closet that houses the washer and dryer.

The second floor is surprisingly large. The master suite is to the left with a private, master bath, two huge, walk-in closets and access to a storage area over the garage. To the right of the staircase is another full bath and two sunny bedrooms, each with ceiling fan and a good-sized closet. Wall-to-wall carpeting adorns the bedroom floors, with oak in the center hall that ends at another set of finished stairs, which lead to the third floor. This level, still unfinished, is already plumbed for heat and has electricity and large windows. It could be finished for additional bedrooms, another master suite, or a great home office.

One of the nicest features of this home is the completely finished lower level that adds another 700 square feet to the living space. This level has a laminate-wood floor, recessed lighting, built-ins, a large home theatre television system and surround sound, another tiled half-bath with a large linen closet and French doors to the rear patio, accessing the back yard. What a great place to watch the Super Bowl! This floor, with its own bathroom, closets and entrance could possibly be used as an in-law apartment.

This classic colonial has a total of 3.5 baths, a modern, open floor plan, room for all those treasures with huge closets throughout, a great kitchen, and a fabulous media room for the family to spend time together. The level, fenced back yard is perfect for a pool and/or for children and pets to play.

Located close to Padanaram Village, this home is in the DeMello School District and is served by town water, sewer and natural gas. It is close to schools, shopping and beautiful ocean beaches. This is a great buy for South Dartmouth.