Wayland home boasts open floor plan, updates, family neighborhood

Charena Farms is all about family living.  The established Wayland neighborhood is prime real estate when it comes to good schools, safe streets, and family-oriented activities.  In fact, it’s said that on any given Saturday morning almost every car in the neighborhood is pointed toward the local soccer field.  The biggest challenge facing young families, who find this area most desirable, is price-point. Fitting a Wayland property into a budget can be daunting, which makes the For Sale sign on 15 Cameron Road all the more delightful.

“This 2,040-square-foot home will appeal to many buyers,” said Fern Firth of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.  “But it might be of special interest to first-time buyers, those who like tradition combined with an open floor plan, and people who like their outdoor space.”  Firth is marketing the Cameron Road property for $659,000. 

The fluid floor plan appears to meet a multitude of house-hunters’ needs, beginning with the home’s cozy foyer and 19-by-12 formal living room.  Hardwood flooring is found underfoot in the living room, and a millwork mantel fireplace anchors the far end of the room.  Because of its larger size, custom boxed windows, and updated flow, the once traditional living room space adapts nicely to today’s ideas about entertaining.  The boxed windows are fabulous finds, breaking from standard bays and bringing a contemporary touch to the living room and home. It all adds depth to the living area and naturally enhances display space.  

The living room space flows freely into a formal dining area, which boasts a wide opening to the kitchen and keeping room.  The  intimate formal dining room features a trendy wrought iron light fixture with individual lights with shades and, for daylight, double-hung windows overlooking the backyard.  An oversized opening from the dining room leads into the kitchen/keeping room. The connected spaces result in terrific traffic flow, especially when entertaining. 

More about the kitchen, though, which has benefited from updates over the years, the original 1966 design having now gone the way of harvest gold appliances and ice boxes.  This bright and open updated kitchen now brings what every buyer wants, great cooking space combined with usable living space. And “it has a great feel, and can be arranged to best suit the homeowner,” said Firth.  The 25-by-15 space features a cathedral ceiling with skylight, hardwood flooring, and big access to the sprawling backyard.  The kitchen work area boasts an angled center island which can keep the cook engaged with guests.  The open design of the kitchen is further enhanced by updated appliances, including a new stainless steel refrigerator, a spacious pantry, and a built-in computer niche. 

The kitchen workspace opens to a keeping room that can accommodate a large family dining table but can also be configured into living space with a smaller eating area.  Previous owners had a wood-burning stove in this area, and the tile foundation and piping for it remain, allowing the new owners to pop the stove back into place if they so choose.  Architecturally enhanced windows and the cathedral ceiling here add to the appealing design. Two sets of sliding glass doors open to the yard.  (The acre-plus lot, grassy and level, abuts conservation land.)

While the keeping room and formal living room seem to have living space covered, we find bonus space at the end of the hall.  Here, a 21-by-12-foot family room runs front-to-back in this home’s design, and this sun-filled spot boasts large windows at either end.  The recently updated space also features recessed lighting, hardwood flooring, and garage and backyard access.  It adds good play space to the home’s floor plan, something that folks with toddlers and pre-teens will appreciate. 

A refurbished half bath featuring bead board and a pedestal sink is also found on the first floor. 
The existence or lack of a fourth bedroom in a home can often be a deal-maker or deal-breaker.  In today’s market, some potential buyers won’t even look at a home that doesn’t include the coveted extra bedroom space. Part of the appeal in this home, along with its a palatable price point, is its four-bedroom design.  Whether it’s several children that buyers are trying to accommodate, or a home office space, the fourth bedroom here is an important, appealing element. And all four bedrooms at 15 Cameron Road boast hardwood flooring and generous space, the master bedroom measuring 14-by-11-feet and comfortably housing a king-size bed. 

A full family bath serves these second-floor bedrooms. 

This home also features walkout basement space with ready-to-finish potential.  And included in the price are a newer, high-end washer and dryer.  Storage is abundant in the walkout basement which also has built-in pantry-style shelving. 

The home also has a deck, two-zones of oil heat, a newer septic system and roof, plus a one-car attached garage. 

Realtor Fern Firth will be hosting an open house at this home today, Feb. 7, from noon to 2 p.m.   For more information, contact Firth at 508-383-0228.