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Light-filled private house with easy commute to Boston.

Newton, Massachusetts, United States
Rates from USD $3850 | Monthly

House | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From January 1, 2027 until April 30, 2027

Description

Bright, spacious, lovingly maintained private home with 3 bedrooms and 2 offices available in Newton, a Boston suburb close to the city. Located on a leafy street in Newton Highlands, one of Newton's most desirable neighborhoods, the house offers a flexible configuration of rooms to be set up as bedrooms or offices, depending on tenant’s needs. Comfortably and tastefully furnished, it offers a perfect home away from home for visiting professionals, academics, medical personnel, or those in transition, with easy access by public transportation or car to area universities, hospitals, downtown Boston, and surrounding communities. On the first floor: Living room with fireplace, new furnishings and upright Yamaha piano Dining room with custom live-edge table Fully-equipped kitchen Sunroom that can be configured as an office or reading room with pocket doors that close Half bath On the second floor: Master bedroom Large office/bedroom (currently has a twin bed but appears in pictures as an office only) Smaller office with electric standing desk that moves up and down Newly renovated full bath On the lower level: Large office/bedroom with twin bed and electric standing desk that moves up and down Laundry room with new washer and dryer There is a large deck overlooking a backyard filled with seasonable plantings. Off-street parking in driveway. Exceptional location: Ten-minute walk to Newton Highlands village center with Green Line T stop (Boston’s light rail system), coffee shops, restaurants, and stores One mile to Newton Centre shopping area with more shops, bakeries, restaurants, bookstore Close to supermarkets, library, excellent regional hospital Easy access to Route 9, Route 128/95, and Mass Pike (I-90) Near parks and walking trails Peaceful friendly neighborhood Everything you need for a comfortable stay. Ample towels, linens, blankets, kitchenware and many other household amenities. No smoking and no pets, please.

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
2

Offices
2

Size
2,385 ft2

Suited For
4

Property Type
House

Availability

From January 1, 2027 until April 30, 2027

Minimum Stay

1 Month

Comments: There is flexibility on the start and end dates.

Location

House in Newton, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

Boston College

Nearby Universities
Wellesley College | Brandeis University | Boston University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | UMass Boston | Tufts University | Harvard University | Berklee College of Music | Bentley University | Emerson College | Lesley University | Simmons University
Neighborhood

Newton Highlands

Nearby Cities

Boston

Comments: 10-minute walk to the T (Boston's subway system), shops, restaurants. Easy commute to Boston and surrounding communities. Quick access to Route 9, Route 128/95, and I-90 (Mass Turnpike). Tree-lined street, friendly neighbors, safe neighborhood.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Suburban
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $3850 Monthly

Utilities are not included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Internet, water and sewer are included. Tenant pays electricity and gas. We can refer you to a cleaning service.

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Creative

Piano

Comments: The home has 6 wall-mounted mini-splits (heat pumps) that allow for zoned heating. Plus there is a gas boiler that heats the entire house--all of which provides the tenant with flexibility for heating.

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Individual Outside of Academia
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