On a gracious rise along Melrose’s East Side stands one of the city’s defining Colonial Revival residences, a home of uncommon pedigree and enduring architectural distinction.This estate announces itself in measured flourishes—Corinthian columns, dentil and deeply carved crown moldings, a portico approached with quiet ceremony—before yielding to an interior that feels both composed and alive. A bridal staircase arcs upward with theatrical ease; woodwork gleams; a dining room mural lingers like a remembered season. Across more than fifteen rooms and six-plus bedrooms, the proportions invite not only admiration but use: rooms for gathering, for retreat, for the gentle rituals of daily life. Beyond, the grounds unfold as a private resort— heated pool, pergola, and a sweep of green—watched over by a porch off the library. With central air, a three-car garage, and proximity to downtown Melrose, it is a house of consequence, ready to be lived in fully.
Property Features
Parking
Paved
Attached
Garage Door Opener
Off Street
Garage
Fire Place
Dining Room
Family Room
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Heating Information
Natural Gas
Baseboard
Fireplace(s)
Basement
Full
Finished
Cooling Information
Central Air
Water Features
Public
House Interior
Cedar Closet(s)
Garage
1
School Information
School Information for 228 Upham Street, Melrose, MA 02176
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Middle School
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High School
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