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and stone patio enhance the view of your backyard and nature's beauty beyond. No matter the season, this home is the perfect gathering place for family and friends. Enjoy fully integrated stereo surround sound from any room, with bedrooms having individual volume controls. The great room, large enough to host a crowd, was cleverly designed into cozy spaces by using the Mediterranean-style arches and columns. The family room area centers on the beautiful gas fireplace with its carved stone mantel and built-in bookcases. Put your flat screen on the wall above the mantel. This accent wall is artfully painted in a textured, golden sand color. It promises to evoke the Mediterranean warmth on even the chilliest New England evening. Brazilian cherry stained maple floors take you to the bright chef's kitchen. Granite countertops surround antique white custom cabinets that match the neutral tones of the granite. Plenty of storage is obvious day or night thanks to the lighting inside the cabinetry. Other convenient touches include USB charging ports, a lazy susan cabinet, pullout shelving, and a built-in desk/meal planning area. The stainless steel, top of the line appliances include a double oven, large refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. The travertine tile backsplash with bronze accents culminates in a true work of art above the gas cooktop—a one-of-a-kind seashell and stone accent tile. Entertain guests seated around the large center island while you create—serve wine from the wine fridge and wine rack built in to the island. The granite countertop, with its wavelike natural pattern, evokes the waterside setting. For brunch, there's a lovely breakfast room that opens onto the deck. The golden sand accent color in the first floor family room is seen again in an arched hallway to the left of the front entrance. In W hen you drive into the road off Kilby Street. in Hingham leading to this outstanding new home, prepare to be transported to another world. What you'll see when you turn the corner is a beautiful Mediterranean villa overlooking the natural surroundings of the Weir River Conservation Area. With a nod to its New England setting, the home has a maintenance- free exterior with HardiePlank fiber cement clapboard siding and the cherry barn-style garage door. The Mediterranean-style façade of self-cleaning stucco frames the front entry. The solid mahogany French doors welcoming you inside are elegantly finished with textured glass inserts featuring an intricate wrought iron design. Natural light streams in through the many large windows. Inside, the same swirling wrought iron design continues in the balustrades of the hand-stained oak stairway that is the centerpiece of the home. Looking up, the custom fer forgé and crystal chandelier hanging above the second floor family room makes a dramatic statement. Look higher still to stairs leading to the third floor, where a game room, bonus room, and full bath will likely be the setting of many family memories. The open floor plan gives you a panoramic view of all this beautiful home has to offer. The French doors in the great room, past what could be your formal dining area, open out to a deck on the edge of secluded Foundry Pond. In the summer, imagine opening those doors, letting the breezes in to waft through the columns and arches of your home, bringing with them echoes of those ancient luxurious villas along the Mediterranean. Out on the maintenance-free Trex decking; relax to the sounds of the pond's waterfall or your stereo system while waiting for the "Grill Master" to serve dinner from your outdoor kitchen. Features include granite countertops, sink, a gas grill and griddle. The terraced garden 9