Sunsplashed Serenity: an elegant, furnished unit-2 brs+office $200/day, $1300/wk, $3800/mo ( graduation week, rate is higher)

This sun-splashed, elegant, expansive 1st-floor unit has been completely redone with meticulous attention to detail. In a 2-family house on a quiet street in leafy Huron Village/West Cambridge, walking distance to Harvard and Fresh Pond, the open, airy space offers stylish architectural elements and high-end finishes. The contemporary eat-in kitchen with its large bay window & window-seat overlooks the garden; a storage pantry leads to stairs to the laundry. The kitchen office nook with wireless internet doubles as a bar for entertaining. A brand-new marble-tiled bath offers built-in storage, a vessel sink, shower, full tub and dimmable low-voltage lighting. The dining room, with its copper chair-rail and built-in sideboard, is furnished with an expandable table seating 8. French doors through the living room lead to a beautiful sun-room/study with a custom built-in office area. Among the designer furniture in the living room is a BKF butterfly chair, a leather club chair, a handmade wool rug, and a sumptuous sofa. The master bedroom features a queen bed, walk-in closet and an additional wardrobe. The second bedroom offers a twin bed and small desk. A fold-out sofa that sleeps two additional guests is in the study. Throughout the unit are hardwood floors, European cable and recessed dimmable lighting, roomy storage and a central sound system. Drink your morning coffee on the covered back porch overlooking the leafy, perennial-bordered backyard. Relax in the double hammock or grow vegetables & herbs in the small kitchen garden. Two bluestone patios, enclosed by trellisses, and a cobblestone driveway were just completed. Entertain with a wood-fired barbecue and a table seating up to 10.

Walking distance to Radcliffe (10 min), Harvard (15 min), Fresh Pond (5 min), near Huron Ave and Fresh Pond cafes & shops (Formaggio, Hi-Rise Bakery, Whole Foods, Starbucks). Subway at Harvard Square is a 15-minute walk or a direct connection via 2 different bus lines, all 1-2 blocks away. Easy access to Rts. 2 & 128. Near jogging paths, bike trails and parks.

No smokers; no pets.

The unit is furnished and fully appointed with kitchenware, small appliances, TV with DVD player, and linens. The furniture can be adjusted to fit your needs and your family.

Price includes all utilities: air-conditioning, basic cable TV, "instant office" (built-in desk space, wireless internet), housecleaning (every 2 weeks), laundry and a bicycle. Easy on-street parking (garage parking, $175 extra). Storage is available in the basement. Available short term June-Aug ($3800/month, $1300/week, $200/night. except graduation weeks, $400/night.

This home is not a sublet. It is a furnished apartment, perfect for a single, couple, or small family. It has been designed and outfitted with attention to the needs of the visiting scholar, faculty, diplomat, or business person who wants a stylish, serene, comfortable, and tasteful residence.
Additional photos at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/janet_randall/sets/72157615975552978/with/3400221931/
Neighborhood info at: http://www.bostonmagazine.com/fashion-style/article/2013/03/26/observatory-hill-cambridge-shopping-eating/
and
http://www.boston.com/travel/explorene/massachusetts/articles/2010/10/24/west_side_welcome/

Basics:

Number of Bedrooms 2	Number of Bathrooms 1	Number of Offices 2
Surface Size 1200 Sq. Feet	Suited for 5 people	Property Type House