8 Lida Drive

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Built by renowned builder Dick Taft, this exceptional home features a warm and inviting floor plan. Rich architectural details, soaring ceilings, extensive hardwood flooring, crown molding, and thoughtful accent lighting add elegance throughout. The impressive two-story foyer and beautiful oak staircase welcome you into a home filled with natural light. The spacious kitchen features granite countertops, updated stainless steel appliances, and a sun-filled breakfast nook opens to the fire-lit family room overlooking the private backyard. Formal living and dining rooms flank the front entrance. A convenient mid-level office provides the perfect work-from-home space, while the first-floor powder room, laundry/mudroom add everyday functionality. The upper level offers four generous bedrooms and 3 baths, including a beautifully renovated primary suite featuring a luxurious new soaking tub, double vanity, and seamless glass shower enclosure. A second bedroom enjoys its own 3/4 bath, while two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. A third-floor bonus room provides flexible space for a playroom, media room, or studio. The finished lower level offers exceptional additional living space including a rec room with soaring ceilings, dedicated game area, workout space, and abundant storage space with direct access to the oversized two-car garage. Relax or entertain on the expanded back deck complete with a hot tub overlooking the spacious backyard. Important updates provide peace of mind including a new roof (2018), a new boiler and hot water tank (Nov. 2023). Located in the highly sought-after Lang Farm neighborhood, this home offers easy access to the bike path leading to The Essex Experience, where shopping, restaurants, entertainment, golf, and year-round community events are just minutes away.

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