40 Cushing St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Available August 1st, 2022: Handsome 19c townhouse with very spacious, peaceful backyard. Located in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood, near Fresh Pond, Star Market, and Mt. Auburn Street. 2,200 sq feet of living space on three levels with plenty of room for home offices and bedrooms. Inviting front porch, foyer with original period stairs overlooking the large living room. Open floor plan adjoins the living room and combines kitchen, dining and family room. Kitchen has granite countertops, cherry cupboards and Viking gas range. Half bath on first floor. Second floor includes two generously-sized bedrooms, a modern full bath with separate tub & shower, and a laundry room with walk-in closet. The 3rd floor has one good-sized bedroom and a very large room that can be used as a master bedroom or office space/family room. Third floor bathroom includes large tub and separate shower. Attic storage space available. Lower level has more storage space and a finished room. The lush 1/3 acre common yard is rumored to be one of the largest in West Cambridge - with mature plantings and a patio, it feels like a private park. Off-street tandem parking for two cars. This home is within walking distance to the Haggerty School, the West Cambridge Youth Center, municipal tennis courts, and golf course. Bus line to Harvard Square. Owner pays for water and sewer. Tenant responsible for gas and electric. Gas furnace recently replaced. Window ACs available. Tenant responsible for snow removal (cleaning front steps, walkway and sidewalk) and bringing trash and recycling to curb weekly. Square footage does not include finished space in lower-level. Pets to be considered on a case-by-case basis Photos are from approximately 2010. Sunny, bright. Front of house faces east, rear of home faces West over garden. Side of home has southern exposures.