979 Pearl Street

Inside, a world of vintage charm and details await! A large, traditional foyer separates a formal dining room on the left, the step-down living room on the right, and a stairway straight ahead that leads to the second floor bedrooms and bathrooms. The living room is both beautiful and dramatic with an elegant fireplace, a soaring cathedral ceiling supported by decorative wood beams and wrought iron accents, an arched picture window and a vintage hardwood floor that continues through most of the home. The bright, sunlit dining room is adjacent to the kitchen, and the room perfectly complements the living room’s timeless elegance.

The kitchen, next to the dining room, blends modern amenities with the home’s vintage aesthetics, and is open to a spacious family room with an adjoining half bath. The kitchen has abundant cabinets for ample kitchen storage, stainless steel appliances, and black granite counters. A breakfast room, with a built-in corner banquette, is situated off the kitchen, and has a divided-lite back door for easy access to the gated driveway, garage and private backyard.

The home’s bedrooms, bathrooms and laundry room are situated on the second level, up a center hall stairway accented with vintage wrought-iron hand and guard rails, and an oversized arched picture window on the landing. The spacious primary bedroom has windows overlooking the backyard garden, and features a walk-in closet and an updated ensuite bathroom with a soaking tub, limestone finishes and radiant heat. A second full bathroom and laundry room are conveniently located across from the two additional bedrooms, both of which have vintage hardwood floors and plenty of natural light.

A 279-square-foot detached, finished garage is situated in the private, fenced backyard, and can easily function as a workshop, home office, gym, or teen space. The lush garden has been refreshed with newer, drought-tolerant landscaping, and maintains a lawn and stately trees. The driveway and a spacious patio consist of wonderfully weathered bricks, laid in a traditional herringbone pattern.

979 Pearl St serves as a lovely reminder of 1920s elegance and architectural charm, and is the embodiment of a time in which craftsmanship flourished. The home’s pleasing footprint has remained largely unchanged over the decades, with some thoughtful allowances made to accommodate a 21st century lifestyle. Close to top-ranked schools, the beach, shoreline and downtown Park St, this grand East End home is truly exceptional.