Fine New England Living Presents 8 Abbott Lane, Bedford

EXPANSIVE YOUNG ESTATE WITH ENDLESS LUXURY AMENITIES

Exquisite 2012 Colonial Farmhouse offers refined style with countless modern amenities. Kitchen and Master Bathroom featured in Design New England Magazine Kitchen and Bath Issue! With 5-6 En-Suite Bedrooms, luxuries include two balconies, custom Crown Point® cabinetry, Home Theater, Gym, exquisite millwork, wideplank oak flooring. An oversized reclaimed wood barn door slides between the luxurious Kitchen and cozy Family Room with fireplace. The ultimate in energy efficient construction plus 9 zones Hydro Air and radiant heat. Expansive wrap-around and large screened Porch with fireplace enhance the outdoor living space. Freeform PebbleTec® swimming pool, stone outdoor Kitchen with high end appliances, in-ground basketball, large Patios and lovely, mature plantings create the ultimate four-season oasis. Walking paths lead to the Middle School, High School, and Town Complex. Bedford’s newest, most desirable cul-de-sac offers privacy and luxury in an excellent commuting location.

Marketed by | ELIZABETH CRAMPTON & CHARLES LOCK

OVERVIEW

ESSENTIALS

Style Colonial Farmhouse

Color White

Year Built 2012

Rooms 14

Bedrooms 5

Bathrooms 6 full, 2 half

Living Area 7,349sf (includes 1,778sf of Lower Level space)

Lot Size 0.73 acres (32,103sf)

Frontage 100’

Schools Bedford Public Schools

STRUCTURE

Siding Clapboard

Roof Rubber/Architectural Shingles

Foundation Concrete

Basement ................................................ Yes, finished

Floors 8” white oak, marble tile, ceramic tile, wall-to-wall carpeting

Garage 3-car attached garage, heated

AMENITIES

Fireplace 3 wood-burning

Built-in Speakers ....................................... Throughout

Pool In-ground saline PebbleTec® pool

Outdoor Shower .................................................... Yes

Wrap-Around Porch 56’

Screened Porch ............................................. 20' x 18’

Patio Oversized 27’ x 27’

Outdoor Stone Kitchen 19’ x 13’

Wet Bar Yes, Lower Level

SYSTEMS

Fuel ........................................................... Natural gas

Heating Hydro Air, Radiant

Cooling ....................................................... Central Air

Zones 6 Hydro Air heat, 6 central air, 3 radiant heat

Electrical Service ................ 400AMPS + 2 sub-panels

Boiler Knight® high-efficiency with expansion tank

Hot water ............................................................ Tank

Security Yes

Irrigation ...................... Hunter®, 13 zones + drip zones and remote control

Central Vacuum ..................................................... Yes

RECENT IMPROVEMENTS

• New wall-to-wall carpeting in Lower Level (2024)

• Repainted interior (2024)

• Updated Radon mitigation system with new fan (2024)

• Refurbished Pebbletech® swiming pool with new tile, coping, and border (2015)

• Installed variable speed pump to reduce electricity costs (2014)

• Installed coordinating hardwood flooring in Master Bedroom Dressing Room (2014)

• Installed crown molding in Powder Room (2014)

SPECIAL FEATURES

FLOOR PLAN

• First Floor features elegant Foyer entry, formal Dining and Living Rooms, expansive chef’s Kitchen with walk-in Pantry, sunny Breakfast Area, sliding barn door to cozy Family Room with fireplace; 2 Half Bathrooms, Laundry Room, and Mudroom.

• Second Floor offers a luxurious Master Suite oasis complete with oversized Bathroom and Closet, plus French doors to private Balcony; 2 additional Bedrooms with en-suite Bathrooms plus en-suite Playroom/Study/ Guest Room; separate spacious Office, In-Law, or Guest Suite, with private entrance, Bathroom, walk-in closet, and balcony.

• Bonus space or “Guest Retreat” on Third Floor complete with en-suite Bedroom, Study, and Cedar Closet.

• Lower Level offers ultimate in entertainment and relaxation – Game Room with fully equipped wet bar, Media Room, and Exercise Room; plus full Bathroom, Wine Cellar, Workshop, and Storage/Utility space.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Kitchen & Master Bedrooms Featured in Boston Globe’s Design New England Magazine

• High ceilings (10’ First Floor, 9’ Second & Third Floors, 8’ - 10’ Lower Level) - including Coffered, Tray, and Cathedral ceilings

• Private Balconies off of Master Suite and Office/In-Law/ Guest Suite

• Custom built-in Crown Point® cabinetry throughout and custom wood shelving in closets

• Custom-built eye-catching eyebrow dormers and window bays/nooks

• Beautiful, distinctive lighting choices throughout, including recessed, sconces, elegant chandeliers, and pendant lights

• Top-of-the-line Wolf® and Sub-Zero® appliances in Kitchen, Wet Bar (Lower Level), and Outdoor Kitchen

• Lavish Bathrooms feature natural stone countertops, custom vanities, beautifully tiled showers, and ultraluxurious Master Bathroom with cathedral ceiling, radiant heat, towel warmer, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and more

• Pella® windows and doors

• Oil-rubbed bronze hardware throughout

• Upscale rustic accents throughout including oversized reclaimed wood barn door, wood wall paneling, reclaimed slate chalkboard, and more

• Benjamin Moore® paints throughout with White Dove satin trims

• 8” white oak hardwood flooring (mixed-width in some rooms); plus ceramic tile, natural slate, and wall-to-wall carpeting flooring

SYSTEMS

• State-of-the-art energy efficient Hydro Air system with 6 zones

• Supplemental Radiant heat in Master Bathroom, Lower Level, and Garage

• Whole-house sound system with built-in ceiling speakers in many rooms

• Central Vacuum system

• Preventative waterproofing with perimeter drain inside and out, sump pump, and waterproofed foundation

• Closed cell insulation for superior efficiency

• 13-zone Hunter® irrigation system including multiple drip zones for beds and trees, with remote control

• 400 AMP electrical with 2 sub-panels

SPECIAL FEATURES

EXTERIOR

• Privately sited on a premium ¾ acre lot in a private cul-de-sac setting

• Gracefully winding paved driveway with cobblestone accents leads to Front Entry and side entry Garage from the cul-de-sac

• Exterior features white clapboard siding and eye-catching architectural and design details including eyebrow and gable dormers, black-trim windows, picture windows, and brick chimneys

• Lovely landscaping custom-designed by architect, complete with hydrangea, roses, evergreens, specimen trees, and flower beds

• Front Walkway curves past beautifully landscaped front yard to Front Entry, featuring a columned and covered entry with a Classic Burgandy painted front door with White Dove trim

• Expansive 56’ wrap-around covered Farmer’s Porch

• Freeform in-ground top-of-the-line PebbleTec® pool

• Outdoor shower with pebble-embedded base

• Oversized Paver patio extends from Outdoor Kitchen and wraps around Pool

• Exterior speakers built in for Pool and Patio areas

• Fully equipped Outdoor Kitchen with granite countertops and stainless high-end appliances including Wolf® gas barbeque grill, Sub-Zero® fridge, burner, storage, and ice

• 3-season Screened Porch with built-in ceiling speakers, ceiling light/fan, beadboard ceiling, floor-to-ceiling arched screens, brick wood-burning fireplace, and fir decking

• Vegetable garden area surrounded with pavers

• Fenced-in Back Yard offers plenty of space for play, with walking paths to Bedford Center fields and schools

• 3-car side-entry Garage complete with radiant heat, epoxy flooring, and central vacuum outlet; entry to Mudroom and private stairway to Second Floor In-Law/ Office Suite

• Plenty of additional parking in paved driveway plus in-ground basketball hoop

• Shed with electricity for pool equipment

• Irrigation system with 13 zones, including multiple drip zones for beds and trees, with remote control

• Preventative waterproofing with perimeter drain inside and out, sump pump, and waterproofed foundation

FLOOR PLAN

8 Abbott Lane, Bedford, Massachusetts

x 11'10"

x 5'6"

x 34'7"

x 9'5"

x 5'6"

x 11'8" Patio

x 27'

x 19'

8 Abbott Lane, Bedford, Massachusetts

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x 7'1"

x 6'

Offfice Suite 23'1" x 19'4"

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x 17'6" Balcony 13'9" x 6'

x 13'2" Playroom 9'7" x 8'3"

x 13'6"

Crampton prepared for: Coldwell Banker

8 Abbott Lane, Bedford,

Massachusetts

FLOOR PLAN

Bedroom 4 13'4" x 13'6"

Cedar Closet 13' x 13' 8'3" x 7'1"

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Third Floor Study 16' x 10'11"

Storage

Abbott Lane, Bedford, Massachusetts

Exercise Room 17'4" x 19'2"

Renderings

Workshop 8'11" x 10'6" Storage

Storage 7'2" x 13'

Cellar 8'10" x 5'10"

Media Room 21'1' x 17'4"

Game Room 30'5" x 16'3"

Wet Bar

Elizabeth Crampton prepared for: Coldwell Banker (781)389-4400

Storage

Lower Level

Renderings Kathleen Murillo (978)392-1100

PLOT PLAN

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

Bedford, MA is an inviting town with a rich historical heritage and a convenient location. Residents enjoy the beautiful quiet neighborhoods, charming local shops and restaurants, and scenic parks and trails. While neighboring the renowned research and technology hub of Burlington, MA, Bedford also offers a quick commute to Boston and Cambridge, plus access to all New England has to offer with easy access to Route to I-95. There is so much to explore in Bedford, MA - learn about some of it below!

BEDFORD BY THE NUMBERS

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2024 Property Tax Rate Per $1,000 $11.88 High School

EDUCATION

Ranking in the Top 10 Best School Districts in Middlesex County, and Top 20 Best School Districts in both Massachusetts and the Greater Boston Area (Niche.com, 2024), Bedford MA has a lot to offer in terms of education. The Bedford public school system is made up of two elementary schools, one for Kindergarten through Grade 2, and another for Grades 3 through 5. There is one middle school, and one high school, with an average SAT score of 1267 for Bedford High students.

8 Abbott Lane is located highly conveniently, with walking paths to John Glenn Middle School and Bedford High School literally right in your backyard – and just 5 minutes down the road from Davis Elementary School.

TRANSPORTATION

Bedford is centrally located with easy access to Routes 3 and 128. The MBTA also provides bus service through town and into Alewife Station in Cambridge, with a quick train ride into Boston. Bedford is also the trailhead for the Minuteman Bikeway, an 11mile trail beloved by walkers, runners and cyclists, with a direct route to Lexington, Arlington, and Cambridge/Alewife Station.

THINGS TO DO

With abundant conservation, recreation, shopping, dining, and more, there is never a shortage of fun activities in and around Bedford. The following are some of the closest attractions within a less-than-10-15 minute drive from 8 Abbott Lane, Bedford – to see more, visit our online Bedford Town Page at FineNewEnglandLiving.com/Bedford

Commuter Bikeway (entry at Depot Park).

Premium shopping, dining, and entertainment

MORE ABOUT BEDFORD

To learn more about Bedford and all it has to offer, contact us or visit us online at www.FineNewEnglandLiving.com/Bedford

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