Neighborhood Feature: Milton

Milton, Massachusetts may be best known as the birthplace of
former President George H. W. Bush, but the charming Boston suburb
is much more than a presidential trivia answer. Milton continually
tops the charts as one of the
best small cities, and overall
best place to live in America. From its numerous historic sites
to frequent appearances in television shows and movies, the notable
town offers a comfortable yet lively suburban sanctuary outside the
city. Read more about Milton in this months featured neighborhood
spotlight.

Located just south of Boston, Milton once a part of Dorchester
began as an industrial town centered around its iron, paper, and
saw mills. Famously, Milton is also home to the very first
chocolate factory in New England: The Walter Baker Chocolate
factory established in 1764. Now transformed into an on-trend apartment
complex, the red brick building situated on the Neponset River
holds historic significance in the towns center.

For Milton resident and Gibson Sothebys International Realty
agent,
Dawn Beckman, the quaint town just seven miles of Boston simply
is home.

It combines country living with very easy access to the city via
both the Red line, commuter rail and car, she praises of the towns
charm and convenience. It’s such a diverse, family-oriented place,
and with the over 6000 acres in the Blue Hills, its hard to believe
we are so close to the city. Town parades, Easter egg hunts, parks
and playgrounds along with phenomenal schools, both public and
private, make it one of the best places to live in such close
proximity to all that Boston has to offer.

Though Milton has retained its specialness throughout the years,
its also seen substantial growth. we are seeing an influx of
younger families moving in with small children especially from
Boston. Milton Hill and East Milton remain favorites among the
urban movers, as they are walking distance to public transportation
and amenities, Dawn says of the changes.

Still, those with insider knowledge value the local-approved
places. Dawn cites one of her favorite restaurant as Steel and Rye, saying that the owners
and management are really wonderful, and we always run into people
we know, and new people to meet. For a more casual bite, Dawn
enjoys The Plate, for its
excellent sandwiches and take home mac n cheese.

Other hidden gems include Espirit Du Vin, a local wine
store, Thayer Nursery, a
great resource for landscaping projects, and the Fruit Center
Marketplace, an unbelievable local grocer that makes a lot of
things from scratch for easy meals and tries to sources produce
locally. For a fantastic spa day, Dawn recommends Body Benefits Day Spa.

A far as the future of Milton goes, Dawn believes there is a lot
in store: the future for Milton is very bright. Milton is where
it’s at and we love to show it off!

See below some of our current homes for sale in
Milton.

Find more of our current listings in Milton here.