Home of the Week: 31 Rice Road, Wayland

This spectacular colonial on Rice Road was an incredibly appealing residential prospect when it first entered the Wayland real estate market a couple short months ago, but its attraction has been further enhanced. With a recent $100,000 price drop, potential homebuyers will not want to take long with their assessment or decision process because this property just became an incredibly smart purchase for both the price and for what its residents will receive in return.

Every space within this magnificent 4,500 square foot home was given generous dimensions to properly create a grand preliminary canvas for personal embellishments, beginning with its introduction of the formal two story front foyer. A beautiful living and separate dining area provide formal settings for entertaining while the 18 x 20 square foot fireplaced family room offers a comfortable space for relaxed occasions especially with a slider that expands those options to the rear deck. The sprawling 24 x 28 square foot exposed eat-in kitchen will delight any level cook with its incredible premier culinary accessories that include an abundance of granite surfaces, upgraded cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, including a wine chiller. A home office is the final room on this level which is a bonus space that offers a variety of choices to its residents.

The second level hosts a luxurious 18 x 18 square foot fireplaced master suite with a deluxe full bath, another spacious suite for guests, three additional bedrooms and a laundry area. The large walk-out lower level takes advantage of this home generous footprint adding approximately 1,300 square feet of living space and opens directly into the private, lush backyard that overlooks conservation land.

This property was an exceptional choice to launch Wayland's Home of the Week series with its luxurious and comfortable accommodations and its beneficial price reduction. The town of Wayland offers residents a variety of wonderful residential choices, but this address is one that can set the standard.

Location: 31 Rice Rd.

Price: $1,185,000

Rooms: 11

Bedrooms: 5

Baths: 4 full, 1 half

Living Area: 4,500 sq. ft.

Lot Size: 116,741 sq. ft. (2.68 acre)

Listing Agent: Barbara Miller, William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, 508-380-3831

Open House: Sunday, Dec. 9, 1-3 p.m.

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