The Essex - at 534 Main Street

     . . Affordable and thoughtfully-designed living in downtown Melrose

     The Essex is a pioneer building designed to attract those who seek beautiful, one-of-a-kind space in a walkable, urban downtown location.  Developer Mark Carroll has spared no expense to transform the eyesore of downtown Melrose into a signature building. Note the stunning bay windows with copper roofs and gutters adorning the three handsome, glass storefronts on street level and 11 signature one-bedroom condos on the second floor.

     Sited in the heart of downtown, this building pulses with the life of Melrose along a beautiful Victorian streetscape that features several trendy restaurants, coffee shops, the YMCA, clothing boutiques, food shopping and is walking distance to the Melrose Public Library, commuter rail, churches of numerous denominations, the new temple, the Fells Reservation, Ell Pond walking trail, the MDC pool and the tennis courts along the Lynn Fells Parkway.

     Built for the energy-conscious commuter and homeowner who wants to take advantage of public transportation, condo owners can step outside the door to catch a bus to the orange line at Oak Grove, walk to either the Cedar Park or Wyoming Hill commuter rail to get to North Station or bike to work as the storage for these units will accommodate a commuter bike.

About the Units.

     Unlike so many cookie-cutter, Home Depot-looking units, this developer strove to create real homes with unique kitchens, baths, lighting fixtures and layouts.  Different units will appeal to different homebuyers who will be attracted to this complex for the refreshing variety of the units. Some offer lofted ceilings or bay windows with beautiful views of historic downtown, and others feature fun and interesting combinations of countertops, cabinetry, lighting fixtures, designer paint schemes and artful use of tile and fixtures for bathrooms.  Each condo features gleaming hardwood floors, one full bathroom, kitchens that open up to living/dining space and all have private bedroom with good storage closet.  Each unit will have a locked assigned storage unit in lower level.

Call Crystal 781-979-0100 x 2242