Cross Streets: Elgin Road. ** Directions: From downtown Dorchester, travel east on Hamilton Road, thenturn left onto Catherine Street. Continue to 4105 Catherine Street. Full of character and charm, this distinctive century home sits on a large, treed lot backing directly onto the Thames River in Dorchester. Enjoy a lifestyle connected to nature, with space to relax outdoors, explore the shoreline and make the most of the riverfront setting, while enjoying life in this welcoming Thames Centre community. The main floor showcases four stained-glass windows and approximately 12-inch-high decorative baseboards that reflect the home's historic character. Original second-floor hardwood flooring blends with thoughtful updates, including a custom kitchen with cabinetry and white oak flooring on the main level. A standout rear addition offers a soaring cathedral ceiling, skylights, expansive windows, an exposed brick accent wall and custom sliding doors, creating a bright, inviting space to gather and unwind. The layout includes a formal dining room, living room, spacious family room, main-floor laundry and three-piece bath, three second-floor bedrooms, an office and a four-piece bath, plus a third-floor loft/bedroom. Updates include custom great-room windows and sliding doors (2019), furnace and air conditioning (2019), roof and skylights (2022), kitchen cabinetry and main-level flooring (2022), and front and rear decks. Outside, enjoy the treed yard, fire pit, garden shed and driveway parking for four vehicles. A distinctive home offering historic character, thoughtful updates and a special riverside setting in Dorchester. (id:27476)
