Sunny, single-family home close to Boston, MA, USA (12-month minimum rental)

This cozy and comfortable south-facing cape-style home provides peaceful suburban living with conveniences to major travel routes, public transportation, universities & institutions, grade schools & playgrounds, shopping & entertainment, and more. Perfect for families with children because of its proximity to great public schools (primary, middle and secondary – top-ranked in the state), a multi-use recreation path, playgrounds and ball fields.

Overview:
-Upstairs includes – two bedrooms, one with Queen size bed; the other with bunk beds (with the potential for one more bed) – and one full bathroom (with shower).
-Downstairs includes living room, den and bedroom combination, kitchen, full bathroom (shower/tub), and dining room.
-Basement is partially finished as a playroom/music room (could be used as an additional bedroom). Unfinished area has workbench, storage space, and washer/dryer.

Details:
-Fully-equipped, modern kitchen with gas stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, plus a variety of counter-top appliances (food processor, juice machine, slow cooker, toaster oven)
-Dining room opens to the kitchen, with beautiful views of the backyard, office/computer nook, and counter-top with stools (facing kitchen)
-Living room with gas fireplace, built-in book shelves and cabinets (with lots of games, board games, puzzles, etc.)
-Downstairs den is divided as a bedroom (queen size bed) and sitting room (with TV)
-Beautifully landscaped, private back yard with sizable deck, small vegetable garden, lots of flowers (perennials), kid’s playhouse

Other:
-Forced hot air heating system, AC hybrid system + window unit ACs upstairs
-Deck furniture (chairs, tables, umbrella)
-Basketball hoop and other sports equipment (whiffle ball bats, soccer ball, football, scooters, etc.)
-Bedding/linens, towels, pots, pans, silverware, dinnerware
-Off street parking (driveway); can fit up to three cars
-Sweet, friendly neighborhood (many young families with children)
-Conveniently located near Massachusetts Avenue for bus service; and Alewife for MBTA trains
-Easy access to nearby universities: Harvard 6mi/10km, Tufts 4mi/6km, etc.
-Easy access to the Minuteman Bicycle trail (Rails-to-Trail multi-use, paved path from Cambridge to Bedford)
-Supermarkets nearby: Whole Foods Market (15 min walk), Stop &Shop (15 min walk) / Trader Joe’s within 3.5mi/6km.
-Schools nearby:
• Bishop Elementary School (Arlington public school, gr. K-5) – 5-min walk;
• Ottoson Middle School (Arlington public school, gr. 6-8) – 20-min walk ;
• Arlington High School (Arlington public school, gr. 9-12) – 10-min walk;
• Waldorf School of Lexington (gr. Pre-K through 8) - 12-min drive;
• Lexington Montessori school (gr. Pre-K through 12) - 15-min drive;

Utilities not included (willing to keep them in my name and you can pay me separately). Seasonal lawn care is included.

I aim to make it easy for you to set up your rental home swiftly!

Thank you for considering.

Basics:

Number of Bedrooms 3	Number of Bathrooms 2	Number of Offices 1
Surface Size 1824 Sq. Feet	Suited for 6 people	Property Type House