165 Thacher

Encompassing 1,574 square feet, this fully renovated Tudor in the heart of Milton Center is the rare property that lets you trade shared walls and shared parking for a front door, a yard, and a garage of your own, without taking on more house than you need -- all just minutes from Boston. Step inside to a vaulted, beamed living room anchored by a fireplace -- architectural character with hand-hewn beams and a curved wood balcony overlook found in few homes this size. French doors lead to an informal den, ready as-is for daily living or easily converted into a third bedroom. The kitchen is the true heart of the home, built for real cooking and entertaining. A professional six-burner gas range sits beneath a custom stainless hood, framed by a herringbone tile accent and flanked by glass-front display cabinets. Stainless double wall ovens and a panel-front refrigerator round out the appliance suite. Granite counters wrap the room and extend to a peninsula with seating -- the natural gathering spot for morning coffee or watching dinner come together. A wall of windows over farmhouse-style pendant lighting floods the space with light and overlooks the private yard, while a walk-through pass to the dining room keeps the main level connected for entertaining. That formal dining room carries the home's character forward, with chair-rail wainscoting, a built-in corner china cabinet, and a candelabra chandelier setting the scene for dinner parties and holiday gatherings. Two bedrooms and one full, one half bath keep the footprint efficient and easy to maintain, including a primary retreat with bright windows and modern track lighting tucked under the eaves. Downstairs, a finished lower level holds a distinctive home office with built-in storage, ideal for remote work or overflow guests. Outside is where this home earns its keep for anyone leaving apartment or condo living behind: a fenced, private yard with patio and garden -- entirely your own, no shared courtyard, no neighbors overhead. A one-car detached garage plus additional off-street parking means real storage and real convenience. Convenient to Milton Center shops, restaurants, local bus service, and the MBTA Mattapan Line with connections to the Red Line at Ashmont -- the privacy and character of a single-family home, sized and priced for someone ready to make that move.