A rare offering. Not on market in 53 years. On 1-way tree-lined residential side-street, close to MIT, Harvard, BU, & Central Square shops, restaurants, & Red Line T connecting to MIT, MGH, & Boston. Beautiful & light-filled free-standing stately 1886 Mansard Victorian 6-bedroom, 4-bath. Gracious & large double living room, ample dining room. Eat-in kitchen opens to year-round greenhouse and 170 SF deck. High ceilings, bay windows, generously proportioned rooms, large windows, easy traffic flow. Excellent cross-ventilation. All 6 bedrooms/studies are ample. 4 bedrooms on 2nd floor, 2 on 3rd floor. 3 interior staircases: 2 to 2nd floor, 1 to 3rd floor. Upgraded heating system, 2 HW tanks, large full-footprint basement with good-height ceiling. Fenced irrigated garden. 3rd-floor roof deck. Off-street parking. Rare opportunity: customize a beautiful 2nd-Empire residence at a superb site. Will be delivered vacant May 31, 2024.