Either/Or House Lust: A Barrington Victorian or a Wayland Square Condo?
They offer similar square-footage at around the same price point.
They were both built in 1900. They’re both hovering in the mid-$400,000s. They’re both about 2,500 square feet. And they’re both on the market. The similarities end there.
Here’s where your lifestyle comes into play. Looking for a family home in a top-notch school district? The Barrington Victorian — complete with a turret room for sunny study sessions — is for you. A master of your domain sans kids, or with a big budget to send your little city dweller to private school in Providence? The Wayland Square condo, with a truly spectacular master bedroom suite accessible via spiral staircase, is the place to hang your hat.
Take a look for yourself in this week’s edition of House Lust:
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65 Primrose Hill Road in Barrington is on the market for $479,000. It has four beds and three baths over 2,480 square feet and sits on a half-acre lot with an above-ground pool and changing room. (Photo credit: Residential Properties)
65 Primrose Hill Road in Barrington is on the market for $479,000. It has four beds and three baths over 2,480 square feet and sits on a half-acre lot with an above-ground pool and changing room. (Photo credit: Residential Properties)
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The kitchen has granite countertops, a pantry and an eating area. It leads to a dining room with fireplace and lots of built-ins.
The kitchen has granite countertops, a pantry and an eating area. It leads to a dining room with fireplace and lots of built-ins.
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The first floor is heated by a Vermont Casting wood stove.
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The master bedroom, on the second floor, features a shower stall bath and fireplace and is adjacent to the turret room.
The master bedroom, on the second floor, features a shower stall bath and fireplace and is adjacent to the turret room.
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The turret room, on the second floor, is currently used for storage. The third floor hosts the two remaining bedrooms and a storage area. For more information, contact Residential Properties' Wanda Vanier at 401-225-4855.
The turret room, on the second floor, is currently used for storage. The third floor hosts the two remaining bedrooms and a storage area. For more information, contact Residential Properties' Wanda Vanier at 401-225-4855.
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81 Elmgrove Avenue, apartment 2, in Providence's Wayland Square, is on the market for $449,000. The two-level condo has three bedrooms and three baths over 2,565 square feet. (Photo credit: RI Real Estate Services)
81 Elmgrove Avenue, apartment 2, in Providence's Wayland Square, is on the market for $449,000. The two-level condo has three bedrooms and three baths over 2,565 square feet. (Photo credit: RI Real Estate Services)
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The modern living room leads to an updated kitchen with stainless appliances and a deck. The first floor also boasts two bedrooms, two bathrooms and laundry.
The modern living room leads to an updated kitchen with stainless appliances and a deck. The first floor also boasts two bedrooms, two bathrooms and laundry.
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A view of the spiral staircase leading to the master suite.
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The master suite boasts cathedral ceilings, textured walls, a dressing room with lots of storage and a bedroom with a sitting area.
The master suite boasts cathedral ceilings, textured walls, a dressing room with lots of storage and a bedroom with a sitting area.
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The master bathroom features a claw-foot soaking tub and walk-in shower. For more information on 81 Elmgrove Avenue, apartment 2, contact RI Real Estate Services' Lauren Sousa at 401-556-0344.
The master bathroom features a claw-foot soaking tub and walk-in shower. For more information on 81 Elmgrove Avenue, apartment 2, contact RI Real Estate Services' Lauren Sousa at 401-556-0344.
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