The old house still sets the rhythm
At 637 MacDonough Street, the renovation does not try to make every room look new. Exposed brick, carved black doors, and decorative fireplaces keep reappearing against white walls and pale wood, giving the townhouse a sense of continuity from the parlor to the garden level.
For buyers drawn to homes that mix periods, the appeal is in those handoffs. Dark brick gives way to a lighter kitchen. Warm wood and stone carry into the bathrooms. At the back, glass doors extend the kitchen toward the deck and garden.
According to the listing, the 1899 house retains original double doors, crown moldings, wooden window shutters, and decorative fireplaces. In the images, those details are not treated as isolated ornaments. They help organize the rooms.
The kitchen turns the palette lighter
The kitchen is the clearest expression of the renovation. Pale wood cabinetry runs from floor to ceiling, while stone wraps the waterfall island and continues along the range wall as a matching backsplash.
The room stays warm rather than stark. Wood flooring softens the stone, and French doors pull in a view of the deck. According to the listing, the kitchen also includes integrated appliances, custom cabinetry, and marble counter space.
The backyard completes the kitchen sightline
The glass door at the back of the kitchen opens to a deck overlooking an extra-deep yard. The published image shows a patio, a rectangular lawn, and a second seating area set against a wood privacy fence.
That sequence makes the outdoor space feel connected to daily life inside the house. It offers room to dine near the kitchen, then a longer stretch of lawn beyond.
The bathrooms keep the same warmth
The bathrooms translate the kitchen's material balance into smaller rooms. One pairs a freestanding tub and vessel sinks with a wood ceiling and broad stone surfaces. Another sets pale marble against wood wall paneling and black plumbing fixtures. A third introduces gold-toned hardware and a wood-grain vanity.
The details change from room to room, but the approach stays consistent: warm wood keeps the stone and tile from feeling clinical.
The plan gives every level a job
The floor plan places the open living and dining room with the kitchen and deck on the first floor. Three bedrooms, including the garden-facing primary suite, occupy the second floor. The garden level adds a fourth bedroom, an office, a wet bar, another living area, and direct backyard access.
Below, the finished cellar includes a large flexible room, storage, and a powder room. Together, the levels give buyers several ways to separate entertaining, work, guests, and quieter daily routines.
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Sources and update notes
Information reviewed through 2026-09-02.
We reviewed the listing record, floor plan, and complete image set through September 2, 2026. Room counts, retained architectural details, material descriptions, and broker-listed features are attributed to the listing; visual descriptions and search terms are nearThere editorial observations.
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