168 Summer Street, Somerville 02143

This lovely attached single is on a pretty part of Summer Street, next to and overlooking architecturally significant homes. Gut renovated in 2009/2010, the house reflects a winning combination of contemporary features today’s buyers desire, with the elegance of high ceilings and crown moldings of the original stately house. Designed for entertaining, with its expansive dining room open to the kitchen, the house provides practicality for everyday living. There is so much room to make uniquely yours and there already is an outlet above the fireplace in the living room for your flat panel TV. The Sellers installed a deck off the kitchen, wisteria laden for privacy, with steps down to the fenced backyard. The 2 bedrooms on the 2d floor are oversized, with an abundance of closets including one walk-in, 2 large bathrooms; and a laundry room. The 2 rooms on the 3d floor are cozy. The basement is good for possible expansion. 2 parking. Between Union, Porter and Davis Sqs; near parks, amenities.

11 Chauncy Street Unit A, Cambridge 02138

Harvard Square. This dramatic, light-flooded, exceptional home has windows on 3 sides with views of the private surrounding grounds. The front gate and walkway to the welcoming private porch is the entry for this home only. First floor is open concept, highlighting the living room with FP and custom shelving; the sleek kitchen equipped with SS appliances, gas cooktop, vented hood, TV and bar; and French doors in the dining room to the private deck, patio and left side yard. The 2d floor open lounge/office is enchanting, surrounded by windows with doors to the L-shaped deck; one large bedroom with an FP was used as an office and could be a mr. bedroom; the 2d bedroom has access to the deck as well. The 2d floor bath has a walk-in shower. The mr. suite on the 3d floor has built-ins, gas FP; walk-in closet with closet system; 3 skylights; oversized 4-piece bathroom with soaking tub, TV, and w&d closet. 2 side-by-side parking in underground garage; 2 storage rooms. Near T and everything!

31 Wheeler Street, Unit 103, Cambridge 02138

Reservoir Lofts is a very pretty complex across from the Fresh Pond Reservation–great for jogging, biking, golfing, strolling with your pets and making new friends. This lovely condominium is a corner unit with an unusually long patio with privacy for personal enjoyment or entertaining. The Seller made quality upgrades to please any new owner: new cabinetry with more storage; SS appliance replacement, window blinds, special tile in the bathroom, and beautiful wide-planked hickory flooring. The efficient open floor plan lends itself to easy interaction; the high ceilings provide an airy atmosphere; and there’s a nice big wall for a flat screen TV. The bedroom has a wide expanse of windows and a double closet; the bathroom is both spacious and elegant; in-unit w & d. You will have easy private access into your home via the kitchen door so that you don’t have to use the common entry, and the luxury of underground parking. Well-located near the Alewife T, shopping, amenities; on bus line.

34 Union Street, Cambridge 02141

Stunning, thoughtfully designed new single family residence with modern clean lines, top notch finishes, private outdoor spaces and a 1 bed apartment, nestled in a vibrant neighborhood, 5 blocks to innovative tech hub, Kendall Square, and close to Central & Inman squares. Experience generously scaled and bright living areas with an eye-catching architectural stairway and a beautiful contemporary Chef’s kitchen with a 11’ island, Calacatta quartz backsplash/tops and professional grade appliances. Opening to a South-facing deck and yard trough glass doors, this home invites gathering & entertaining. Retreat in a master suite with cathedral ceilings and a luxurious spa-like bathroom. All beds have en-suite baths. The lower level one bed/ bath with separate entrance is designed to serve either the main house or as a guest apartment to accommodate your visiting families, au pair or rentals.

224 Lexington Avenue, Cambridge 02138

These dazzling duplexes, renovated to the studs, exude quality throughout. Meticulously and thoughtfully designed, the L-shaped living areas are delightfully expansive, the BRs are generously sized; the interior is light-flooded with good window privacy and pleasant views. Sliders lead to the private patios and yard space. These beauties are not cookie-cutter.

224 Lexington Street, second and third floors: 6 rooms, 3 BRs, flex room; 3 full baths; 1 pkg; private outdoor spact; 1,812 sf. $1,425,000.