Home Showcase: Victorian gem in Cambridge

When the surrounding trees and manicured landscaping around 35 Prentiss St. are in full summer bloom, the gracious Queen Anne Victorian peeks out and then emerges in its full glory.

Located in the Agassiz neighborhood in Cambridge, optimally between Porter Square and Harvard Square, the historic home dates to 1878 when it was built for a merchant tailor with business in Boston. The Cambridge Historical Commission has kept a record of old photographs, newspaper clippings and other artifacts detailing the home’s lineage — a neat walk down memory lane for the new owners as they discover and rediscover this Cambridge gem.

There’s a ton of visual interest to the home’s facade, from the hipped roof lines to the delightful main entrance. The home has been meticulously maintained in terms of architectural details while boasting a surprising modern flair, especially in the openness of the main living level. Here, the living room, dining room, and kitchen open to each other, flanked by sunny windows and French doors that lead to a private deck and patio under a canopy of trees. A total charmer flooded with natural light, the kitchen is a standout, with a sizable island and handsome cabinetry.

Three bedrooms can be found on the second floor, plus an adorable reading alcove, while the primary suite and office occupy the third floor. Topped with skylights, the primary suite and its attendant marble bath are peaceful retreats at the end of the day.

Off-street parking on a red brick driveway, as well as several practical updates to the home’s systems including a newer boiler, hot water heater, and a rebuilt chimney complete this total package of a single-family home.

Open house hours are Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information about the home, contact Carol Kelly with The Carol Kelly Team at Compass, 617-835-5008.

 

Home Showcase:

Address: 35 Prentiss St., Cambridge, MA 02140

Bedrooms: 4

List Price: $2,575,000

Square feet: 2,745

Price per square foot: $938

Annual taxes: $12,167.82 in 2021

Location: Prime Cambridge between Porter and Harvard Square

Built in: 1878

 

The Appraisal:

Pros:

Architectural charm

Open floor plan on living level

Cons:

One parking space (but has one!)

 

from Boston Herald https://ift.tt/3fQpaz7