This dramatic & sunny 'Manhattan' style residence features gracious living and entertaining areas comprising the entire front of brick Georgian Revival style building's third floor. The elegant ten-foot ceilings and large windows offer unparalleled sunlight and views of the Harvard Square neighborhood. Just a short stroll to Harvard University, the American Repertory Theater, movies, restaurants and the Red Line, this condominium is the former residence of 1990 Nobel Prize winning Mexican writer Octavio Paz, who wrote his poem "Trowbridge Street" while in residence.
Actually two units combined, this spacious residence features
a large corner LR with fireplace, formal dining room, modern eat in kitchen,
a large master bedroom suite with fireplace, huge walk in closet and jacuzzi
bath; two additional bedrooms, full hall bath and a combination half bath/in
unit laundry. The separate entrance from the former second unit affords
the potential of a private home office, or au pair suite. There is a common
roof deck with panoramic Harvard views and two assigned parking spaces.
Diningroom Hall
Building: Classical Revival four story brick building designed by Wheelwright and Haven ( Edmund Wheelwright designed the Longfellow Bridge) and built inm1899. Currently fourteen units. Professionally managed.
Location: Steps to Harvard Square and the Charles River.
Interior Size: 1,709 square feet (according to city tax records).
Exterior Space: Common roof deck with Harvard views.
Room Count: 6 rooms, 3 BRs, 2.5 baths.
Parking: Two assigned spaces. There is a parking fee of $300/year/space.
Improvements: Master bath renovated in 1993 with marble-topped vanity, double shower heads and jacuzzi-type whirlpool tub.
Storage: Large bin in basement
Heat: Steam radiators
Pet Policy: Allowed
Taxes: $3,399.65/year (reflecting residential exemption)
Condo Fee: $561.25/month which includes: heat, hot water, master insurance, maintenance, water/sewage, cleaning of common areas & garbage service. Recent common improvements include new boilers, repair/improvements to back porches
Listing Agent: David Pap
Work: 617-864-8566, x244
Cell: 617-594-1088
EMail: DPap@DeWolfe.com