Offered directly by owner. Tenant's broker fee covered up to half a month's rent. Fully and meticulously remodeled in 2024, this stunning 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home is a rare find in one of Cambridge's most prestigious addresses Shady Hill Square. Just a 15-minute walk to Harvard Square station, 9 minutes to the Harvard Museum of Natural History, and 6 minutes to Harvard Divinity School, the location is as exceptional as the home itself. Gorgeous hardwood floors, high-end finishes, and full central air conditioning are found throughout the generous 2,319 sq ft of main living space a rare comfort in a home of this historic character. The chef's kitchen features French doors opening directly onto a private backyard patio, making the transition from cooking to entertaining seamless. The outdoor spaces are an entertainer's dream: beautiful brick patios and curving garden paths, a sweeping 55-foot curved seating wall with landscape lighting across the back patio, a full automatic irrigation system, and newly installed hardscaping throughout front and back yards. Fresh plantings lavish trees, flowering bushes, and full ground cover are coming this summer, with ongoing landscaping maintenance provided by the landlord. The home looks out over the central courtyard garden of Shady Hill Square, a landmark green whose design (1915) reflects the utopian ideals of the Garden City and city planning movements of the early 20th century. A historic preservation easement obtained by the Community Preservation Coalition in 2008 ensures this tranquil, park-like setting is permanently protected your view and peaceful surroundings are guaranteed in perpetuity. The welcoming community hosts an annual summer BBQ on the green. Inside, the layout includes a large living room with a beautiful bay window overlooking the green, a guest bedroom, a first-floor bathroom, and a basement suite with kitchenette and en suite bath perfect for an au pair, grandparents, or a home office. Highlights: - Fully remodeled 2024, with meticulous oversight by the owner who lived in the home for three years to fully understand how to best upgrade the home while respecting its historic roots - 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,319 sq ft - Chef's kitchen with French doors to backyard patio - Hardwood floors and premium finishes throughout - Basement suite with kitchenette and en suite bath - Central AC throughout rare in a home of this era - Expansive front and back yards with full hardscaping and irrigation - Landlord-provided landscaping maintenance - Overlooking Shady Hill Square a historically protected courtyard garden, preserved in perpetuity since 2008 - 15-minute walk to Harvard Square station; 9-minute walk to Harvard Museum of Natural History; 6-minute walk to Harvard Divinity School This is a dream home for garden parties. There are beautiful brick patios and walks. There is a curving 55' seating bench with lights across the back patio for entertaining. We are installing an extensive landscaping this summer. Gardening Service is included.
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