On the Market: A Cambridge Home for Book Lovers

Find bookshelves in the family room, dining room, and kitchen.

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42 Second Street, Cambridge

Price:$929,000
Size: 1,886 square feet
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2

Built in 1850, this single-family Cambridge row house, Has four bedrooms, two baths, and bookshelves to spare. Inside, for example, built-in shelving is part of the design in the kitchen, dining room, and family room. Listing highlights include period ceilings, an attractive staircase, and a backyard garden with  multiple patio spaces. The master suite has a dressing room, and the dining room has a sliding door that opens to a deck. In the kitchen, an AGA  cast iron stove is featured in the design. Knotty pine flooring and multiple fireplaces complete the look of the home.

For information, visit dowdproperties.com or contact Paula Dowd, 617-688-6998.


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