
The Longwood
12 Month Lease

This elegant Colonial residence is ideally situated on a coveted corner lot along prestigious Brattle Street. Graceful proportions,classic detailing,and a... thoughtfully designed layout make this a truly exceptional offering in one of the area's most desired locations. Offering five lovely bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms,the property combines timeless architectural charm with modern comforts such as grandly scaled entertaining areas,a chef's kitchen,sunken family room,and exercise space. The primary bedroom has an en-suite bath and plenty of closet space. The 5th bedroom is on the lower level,making it perfect for a guest room or au pair quarters. Surrounded by professionally landscaped grounds,the property provides a sense of privacy and serenity while being just moments from the cultural and academic heart of Cambridge. A straight shot down Lexington or Lakeview is Huron Village,a beloved neighborhood with local shops such as Formaggio Kitchen and Bryn Mawr Book Store. MLS ID 73539243
205 Brattle St is a single-family home for rent in Cambridge, MA
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Walkability
Very walkable80 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Very bikeable80 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy67 / 100

Peabody
Grades PK-5
Public
Haggerty
Grades PK-5
Public
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Grades PK-12
Private
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School
Commute Time (Distance)
Harvard University
Drive: 3 min (1.2 mi)
Lesley University
Drive: 4 min (1.8 mi)
Cambridge College
Drive: 4 min (2 mi)
Lesley University, Porter
Drive: 5 min (2.1 mi)
Shoppers will appreciate 205 Brattle St proximity to Star's at Cambridge, 695 Mount Auburn St, and 351-359 Fresh Pond Pky. Star's at Cambridge is 0.6 miles away, and 695 Mount Auburn St is within a 14 minute walk.
With a TransitScore of 60, 205 Brattle St has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 5.8 miles. Transit options include Harvard Square Station and Alewife.
Recreational activities near 205 Brattle St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Longfellow National Historic Site, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Living in West Cambridge provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 17 minutes from 205 Brattle St.
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