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Don’t miss this stunning and truly unique 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath luxury townhouse residence in the highly sought-after Cambridgeport neighborhood of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Welcome to 8 Valentine Street, a remarkable home ideally located between MIT, the scenic Charles River, vibrant Central Square, and historic Harvard University. This exceptional residence offers a rare combination of privacy, architectural character, and unbeatable urban convenience.

Set quietly back from the street with its own private entrance, the home lives like a single-family property and features a spectacular oversized private fenced yard and patio, along with an inviting front entry patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining, relaxing, or gardening.

Built in 2003 and thoughtfully updated throughout, this extraordinary home offers four levels of beautifully designed living space. The dramatic penthouse-level bedroom is a true retreat, featuring direct access to a large private roof deck with outstanding views. The finished lower level adds exceptional versatility with a spacious living area ideal for a home theater or family room, laundry hookups, generous storage, and an impressive wet bar.

The brand-new designer kitchen is a centerpiece of the home, showcasing premium Fisher & Paykel appliances, sleek light-gray European-style cabinetry, and elegant Taj Mahal quartz countertops, all flowing seamlessly into the expansive open-concept living and dining areas, perfect for modern living and entertaining.

Every bathroom has been completely gut renovated with luxurious finishes, while additional upgrades include European custom closets, new air conditioning, a new Navien high-efficiency combination boiler, fresh interior paint, and beautifully refinished flooring. Enjoy cozy evenings by the wood burning fireplace and easy indoor-outdoor living with direct access to the oversized private backyard and patio.

The second floor is equally impressive, offering two spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and two private balconies. The primary suite features two large custom walk-in closets, a spa-like bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, and direct access to a generous rear balcony.

Located within one mile of over 100 restaurants, cafés, and bars, the home boasts a Walk Score of 89 and Bike Score of 99, allowing for effortless car-free living. Outdoor lovers and dog owners will appreciate nearby green spaces including Tudor Street Dog Park, David Nunes Old Morse Park, and Dana Park.

Properties of this caliber and location rarely come to market. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this distinctive and luxurious Cambridgeport gem.


RECENT IMPROVEMENTS

-All new kitchen with Fisher & Paykel appliances, European style cabinets, Taj Mahal quartz counter, new tile backsplash, new sink and faucet
-New dry bar and storage area with custom cabinets, including a floor to ceiling cabinet and quartz counter
-All bathrooms gutted with new plumbing fixtures, wall and floor tile and vanities
-Newly installed entry penthouse bedroom door, slider door to private deck, window to deck and custom closet
-New lower-level tile flooring, wet-bar with quartz counters and cabinets, laundry room with hook ups and large storage closet
-Mostly new electrical outlets, switches and breakers
-Installed 2 HVAC condensers and air handlers
-New Navien combination boiler
-All new interior paint
-Newer custom closets
-Wood floors have been refinished throughout, new in kitchen area
-New dining light fixture and some new recessed lighting
-New full stain of exterior 2024-2025
-New privacy fence installed in yard in 2024
-New programmable thermostat installed in 2024

Disclosures: Pets allowed. Buyer responsible for own private yard maintenance. 6 Month rental minimum. Access easement left side walkway for Brookline St neighbors. Taxes not including residential exemption of $3,404 per year.

  • $1,799,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • 1,806 Sq/ft
  • 1 Parking Spots
  • Built in 2003

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