Sunny, renovated Victorian 1fl 1b/1bath+study on quiet st. near Harvard/MIT

Description

Hello! We are looking for a quiet individual or couple to rent our sunny, south-facing, first floor apartment that seamlessly blends old world charm with modern convenience. Set on a quiet, tree-lined street, this beautifully restored, Victorian home is located in the historic Cambridgeport neighborhood - steps away from Central Square shops, restaurants and businesses (5-minute walk to Central Square, 15-minute walk to Kendall / MIT / Harvard, 5-minute walk to the Charles River / Memorial Drive). The Unit was formerly occupied and has been very well-maintained by the owner-couple: former senior govt. administrator/Columbia University alumna, and professor/MIT-EECS Ph.D. alumnus. This 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment has beautiful hardwood pine floors with an open kitchen/dining and modern bath with luxe marble flooring. The apartment has an additional den/study room with skylights and a serene view of the back garden. French bistro inspired contemporary, open kitchen-dining area, bedroom with 20ft cathedral ceilings and a built-in, cozy loft space also with hardwood flooring. Bedroom has a floor to ceiling closet with plenty of storage space and built-in closet organizers. Spacious, modern, open kitchen-dining-living area with ample cabinet storage, gas-range with industrial vent. Tenants of this first floor apartment will have exclusive, private access to the backyard garden area. Water, sewer and winter snow removal services are included in rent. Gas/electricity/WiFi are to be paid by the tenant(s). Street parking is available with a Cambridge city permit. W+D units are located in the apartment. Secure outdoor bike storage area is available on the property. Apartment will come minimally furnished with a wall-mounted TV, TV/media table, dining bar table + stools etc. – details to be shared during showings. Owners are looking to rent the entire apartment with a lease starting September 1, 2026 and a lease end date of August 31, 2027. The total monthly rent for the apartment is $4200. In-person property showings are available with prior-scheduling. **The apartment is currently rented with a couple (working as a consultant with Bain & Company + attending Harvard Kennedy School for graduate studies).** Good luck with your search!