Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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89 Clockwise from top right, Half Mile Hill, Deborah Lucci, the Commmons. The Stevens-Coolidge Estate, the Wine Lab. 89 NORTH ANDOVER HAS A GOOD PROBLEM: IT'S hard to choose a favorite neighborhood. "It depends on where you are in your life," says Deborah Lucci, team leader of the Debo- rah Lucci Team of William Raveis in Andover. And she's right. North Andover almost feels like it has several downtowns, packing a variety of landscapes into its 28 square miles. And with great schools, lots of open space, and a stop on the commuter rail, North Andover really does have something for everyone. For young urbanites: e Machine Shop Vil- lage District is a beautiful example of how to revitalize historic mill buildings. e East Mill and West Mill have become exciting mixed-use properties featuring airy lofts with exposed brick and beams, great restaurants (visit Jade, Jaime's Restaurant, and Good Day Café), and lots of other businesses. For the country mouse: For a quieter, more bucolic landscape, meander to the area around Lake Cochichewick, which both Brooks School and North Andover Country Club overlook. NORTH ANDOVER Pick a Neighborhood, Any Neighborhood PHOTOGRAPHS BY SARAH JORDAN MCCAFERY "It's rural," Lucci says. "It has a quieter feel to it, and good-sized lots of land." Nearby Smolak Farms charms visitors with its farm stand, pick-your-own heirloom apples, animals, and special events like the Whim Dinner Series. For history lovers: With the Town Common and historic homes like the Parson Barnard House, the Stevens-Coolidge Place, and the Stevens Estate, the area around Osgood Street and the Old Center Historic District provides a quaint glimpse into North Andover's past. "I love the Common area," Lucci says. "at almost feels like a small center of town over there." Look for events like North Andover's annual sheep shearing festival on the common. For downtown dwellers: North Andover's Main Street is a bustling district that's perfect for strolling. It's home to the library and post office, North Andover Farmer's Market, plus shops like Dani Kaye, Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie, and Wine ConneXtion.