45 Sparks Street Cambridge 02138
A rare offering in the historic Half Crown-Marsh District, the coveted neighborhood south of Brattle Street/Tory Row. Flooded with natural light and only 1.5 blocks from the Charles River, you will feel nicely ensconced in this elevated house with the natural privacy the surroundings provide — there is no parking on the house side of the street. A beautifully proportioned living room with fireplace and built-ins graces the front of the house. Eat-in-kitchen could be opened to the dining room. A heated, knotty pine sunroom overlooks the expansive yard with a patio and magnificent sprawling copper beech tree and other greenery. An office, half bath complete the 1st floor. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms (a wall was removed to make a large primary bedroom) and 2 full baths. One underground garage with driveway parking. Superbly located near parks, Shady Hill, BB&N, the T, Harvard, HBS, HLS, MIT, BU, MGH, Longwood Medical and Academic Area, all points east, west, north, south. Bike score: 99
102 Thorndike Street Cambridge 02141
Beautiful gut renovated 1844 Greek Revival on historic Thorndike Street, with an extensive gated backyard. Located just 1 1/2 blocks from Bullfinch Square, there is easy access to Boston, Lechmere and Kendall Square T stations, EZ Ride, abundant amenities. Period mouldings were replaced, including the staircase, with replicas faithful to the era of the house. The wall between the living and dining rooms was removed to create one great room. Two handsome, original marble mantels remain, with a working fireplace in the living room and a decorative fireplace in the dining area. A stunning, contemporary addition is at the rear of the house with a casual ambience in sync with today’s lifestyle. The big open kitchen is wondrous and has radiant heat under the Argento tile floor. There is a coat closet and discreet half bath. Upper floors house the primary suite, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 offices, 2 balconies. 4 Nest + ecobee heat and 3 Nest + ecobee CA zones. Full basement with bullkhead. Garage + 4 parking spaces.
22 Jackson Road Medford 02155
Prime West Medford location. You will love this delightful Colonial with 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths in move-in condition. Begin with the very useful 3-season front porch that serves as an extra room. The generously-sized living room has a wood-burning fireplace and is broadly open to the formal dining room with chair rail. A 2019 stunning white kitchen was added with gleaming high-end hardware, a water filter tap, stainless steel appliances, gas stove with hood; gray and white quartz counters and peninsula bar, radiant heated floor; a discreetly located half bath, and built-ins. On the second floor, three attractive bedrooms have ceiling fans (there is central AC, too) and share a classic bathroom. The handsome lower level makes a wonderful flex room; the bathroom with shower has a washer and dryer closet. An exterior of long-life stucco with color embedded was applied in 2019; the fenced grounds with a separate irrigation meter are lush. Garage+ pkg. The train, shops, parks are minutes away.
29 Wheeler Street Unit 207 Cambridge 02138
Delightful 2nd floor, 1-bedroom condominium with a private deck, deeded attached garage space and bike storage. Newly painted interior for the sale, the kitchen has white cabinetry, SS appliances featuring a Bosch dishwasher and Bosch gas stove, refrigerator, microwave and disposal. The peninsula with extra storage serves as a bar for entertaining or an efficient table for tete a’ tete dining. In good weather, dine or entertain out of doors on your private deck. The ceilings are high with built-in speakers in the open-plan living area and bedroom. The Fresh Pond Reservation is across the street, with abundant opportunities for sports-minded individuals and the leisurely pastime of golf. In the wintertime, the golf course becomes a destination for cross-country skiing, tobogganing or just trudging through the snow, enjoying the beauty of a winter wonderland. Shopping and movies across the street; a half mile to the Alewife T; near highways; on a bus line to Harvard Square and Belmont.