Afternoon Delight: a relaxing riverside retreat

Nestled in a cul de sac and fronting on the Crane River, Afternoon Delight in historic Beverly is the perfect place to watch the river currents glide by. The riverfront wraparound deck offers a blissful place to sit or dine in either sun or shade, thanks to an exterior awning. In the garden, the lower terrace is fully fenced in and has a grape arbor for relaxation in the pleasant shade. The space Inside, the carpeted living room has windows on 3 sides, providing an amazing view of the changing river scene. The kitchen is updated and fully equipped, and there are three bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor and has an adjacent bath with a shower that has grab bars. Guests with mobility issues will also appreciate that the front door is flanked by a handle for grasping (if stability is needed) and there is just one small step to get in to the house from the driveway. Central air keeps the house temperate throughout. GROUND FLOOR Living Room: A sunny room with windows on 3 sides, the living room contains 2 sofas, a power recliner, a flat-screen smart TV equipped with Netflix, and a gas fireplace. Kitchen: The kitchen has abundant counter and food prep space. To the left of the kitchen is a small home office or study area and a closet with a stacked full-sized washer and dryer is opposite the workspace. Dining Area: Dining area is off of the kitchen and has a water view. Bedroom 1: Master bedroom with Queen bed, a TV, and hardwood floors. Full Bathroom 1: Large bathroom with shower seat. SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 2: Queen bedroom has a river view, a TV, and A/C. Bedroom 3: This bedroom contains two Twin beds and A/C. Full Bathroom 2: This bathroom features a large soaking tub (no shower). EXTERIOR:The deck overlooks the spacious yard and features a patio dining set with a half deck awning for shade. There is also a gas grill and additional outdoor seating. Other things to note This waterfront vacation rental home provides easy access to Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester by the Sea, Ipswich, Newburyport, Salem, Marblehead and Boston. The house is also conveniently located near Salem State University, Landmark School, Bishop Fenwick High School, Gordon College, and Endicott College, offering students, their families, or anyone at all a comfortable and lovely home base convenient to endless local delights. PARKING The driveway can accommodate up to 4 cars. On-street parking is also available. 1499 Sq. Ft. No pets. No smoking.