162-164 Sherman St #1, Cambridge, MA 02140

Wonderfully rehabbed apt. in a handsome brick Victorian with mansard roof in N. Cambridge! This 1st-floor unit includes 1 bed, 1 study & has been completely rehabbed with fresh paint, blinds, cabinets, & recessed lights. Enjoy a private entrance on the side (next to your designated off-street parking space!) & hang your coats in the walk-in closet. Proceed to your cheery eat-in kitchen with gas range, microwave, hood, and sink. Then step into your study, outfitted w/ furnishings for you to enjoy during your tenancy (if you so choose). Then step into the sunny LR, and next into the full bath and lovely bedroom w/ large mirrored closet and plenty of storage up top. Outside your entrance, is an exclusive-use porch, overlooking a large shared yard with a vegetable garden & gazebo with mature wisteria vines. Laundry is in the basement with convenient interior access to large-capacity "free" machines (used also by owners, who live upstairs). 10 oversize windows fill your space with light, showing off gleaming hardwoods and 9' ceilings throughout. Owner maintains this pristine property wonderfully! Near Danehy Park, Gran Gusto, blue bikes, bike path, bus & T, & highways. It's a terrific location as well as an oasis in the heart of North Cambridge. Landlord prefers a single tenant if possible. Due upon lease signing will be first, last, security (one month's rent), and broker's fee (one month's rent)--all in check form. Subsequent payment can be made by wire transfer but landlord lives upstairs. Building is rented "lead unknown." Landlord is willing to consider a house cat, with a pet fee, or small dog, provided they receive proof of responsible ownership. There is no dishwasher or garbage disposal. A landlords' addendum will outline simple house rules and attach to the lease and be contractual. There is absolutely no smoking or vaping on property. No subletting or Airbnb. Landlord keeps property in pristine condition and will undertake all maintenance, like snow removal, landscaping, and trash removal. Landlord is responsible for utilities for shared "free" laundry; tenant pays modest gas and electricity for unit 1. Tenants will have dry storage in the basement in a designated space. And tenants will be allowed to install window AC with owner's help.