Archive for March, 2019

41 Bowdoin Street, Unit 28, Cambridge 02138

Radcliffe neighborhood/Harvard Square! 41 Bowdoin is the most classically beautiful of the Cambridge Harlow buildings. This newly painted residence, the largest in the complex, has an elegance beginning at the entry with an economically planned layout. The rooms are generously sized and surround the spacious living room with no wasted space. The living room with fireplace and window bay overlooks the greenery of the courtyard; the dining room is spacious, with deep crown molding and wainscotting. Both bedrooms are roomy with double closets. A big plus is the office, tucked away from the bedrooms, where you can work into the wee hours without disturbing anyone, but has use as a bedroom, too. The compact kitchen, typical of Harlow buildings, has a gas stove and the benefit of light from the window over the sink. Additional features include lovely hardwood floors; 9 closets; extra storage; common laundry; resident superintendent. Near Harvard, the T, Lesley, all amenities. Walk score 97

1600 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 306, Cambridge 02138

Dynamite location in Harvard Square, across from the Law School, 1 block from the Cambridge Common, another block to the T. Spacious, very well designed 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium with an expansive living/dining room perfect for entertaining and an efficiently planned kitchen for cooking. The master bedroom, with en suite bath and walk-in closet, is generously-sized, and the second bedroom is large enough to serve as a combination bedroom and office. The sunsets from the windows and the private balcony are stunning–what pleasure you will have while viewing Nature at its best during your al fresco dinner. Additional features include good natural light; an in-unit washer and dryer; individual heat and central air conditioning, extra storage, and it is lead free. 1600, as the building is known, has a live-in superintendent and is professionally managed; has 2 elevators; and deeded parking. If you enjoy carefree living, with excellent access to all amenities, 1600 is your new home.

41 Bowdoin Street, Unit 36, Cambridge 02138

In the sought-after Radcliffe neighborhood, conveniently located to all the amenities of Mass. Ave. and Harvard Square; near the Law School, and an easy jaunt to Porter and Davis Squares. Ultra-charming, 5-room condominium in the most classically graceful of the Harlow buildings. The light-flooded interior, with windows on 3 sides, has wonderfully private open views. The living room is generously sized with a wood-burning fireplace; the elegant dining room has impressive crown molding and a delightful corner cabinet. If the living room or foyer were used for dining, the dining room would make a lovely bedroom. Natural light flows into the efficient kitchen, equipped with a gas stove and white glass-front cabinetry. Custom cabinetry, 2 closets, and double windows make the master bedroom especially pleasant; the single bedroom/office has a closet. Additional features include a renovated bathroom, abundant closets; extra storage, laundry facilities, and a fenced yard. Walk Score 97.

112 Inman Street, Unit B, Cambridge 02139

Dynamite Mid-Cambridge location between Harvard and Kendall Squares and easy access to the T at Inman Street/Mass. Ave. Pretty yellow single-family townhouse on 3 levels with 2 garage parking spaces attached. Semi-open floor plan with abundant windows, plantation shutters and private fenced garden and patio. The black and white kitchen has glass-front cabinetry, a Thermador range with gas cooking and electric baking; Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and vented hood. The second level has 2 generously-sized bedrooms, a roomy bathroom, washer and dryer, good closets. The third floor, presently used as an artist’s studio, works well as a bedroom, cheery and light-filled with a deck and a view of the John Hancock tower. This house has been very well maintained and cared for diligently. Near the restaurants of Inman, Union, Central and Harvard Squares. It’s a fab location! Walk score 94.

14 Cambridge Terrace, Unit 2, Cambridge 02140

You will love living on Cambridge Terrace, a leafy side street near Porter Square, the amenities of Mass. Ave., and an easy jaunt to Davis Square. This 3-unit building was beautifully renovated by a quality developer in 2011. The interior is light-flooded from abundant windows and its open floor plan is perfect for entertaining or for private times at home. The kitchen is stunning and finished in very good taste, with handsome counters and cabinetry, SS appliances, vented hood and a window for natural light. The master bedroom has good closets and a lovely en suite bath with Carrara marble double vanity, bathtub and separate shower stall; a second bedroom is generously sized, too, with a large closet with built-ins; the third bedroom/office has bookshelves. Additional features include in-unit washer and dryer; extra storage; a private porch; and a shared patio with the owners of the third floor. Raymond Park is nearby, a neighborly place to make new friends. T/commuter rail nearby.