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This center entrance Colonial in Dedham's Precint 1 is freshly, and graciously, renovated.

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A foyer leads into the living room or to the stairs.

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The living room has a working fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves with stained-glass windows above.

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There is a tv area in the living room.

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A swinging door leads to the kitchen with counters of leathered soapstone atop white cabinets. Appliances are stainless steel and there is a spacious pantry.

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The home has four bedrooms