Extraordinary Shingle-style Melrose Highlands. This 1895 Richardsonian style with heavy Queen Anne influence has extraordinary architectural integrity. Dripping with features and details too numerous to articulate – oversized 1st & 2nd-flr foyers, magnificent fpl dining rm, extensive carved oak, stunning bridal staircase, stained & leaded glass, 6 fpl. Kitchen w/ maple cab, designed for functionality and style, opens into the dining rm, creating a fluid connection between cooking and entertaining.The finished lower level w/ rec rm and laundry rm is steps from the main kitchen. Step onto the wrap-around porch, where summer dinners amidst the trees create the perfect dining experience. Manicured lawn, stunning gardens, and a rock wall with perimeter fencing. Located in the heart of Melrose, you'll be close to the commuter rail, schools, library, and the Middlesex Fells Reservation w/ hiking trails. Enjoy strolling to melrose’s vibrant downtown and all that this special city has to offer.