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Huge, Sunlit, Furnished Bedroom Near Tufts

Medford, Massachusetts, United States
Rates from USD $400 | Weekly

House | Private Space
Available Dates:
From September 1, 2024 until December 22, 2024

Description

Huge, sunlit, furnished bedroom (20’ X 12’) available in a gorgeous, 3-story, art deco house on Brookings Street, Bedroom is on the second floor with queen sized bed, eight huge windows, bureau, wraparound desk, bookshelves, reading chair, wardrobe closet, and gorgeous hardwood floors. View is of our quiet neighborhood just behind the North side of Tufts. The house has a spacious dining room with tons of light. This is a three-story house with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It's very quiet, peaceful and friendly, ideal for academics, writers, or others who want their home be a respite of peace and quiet. One visiting post-doc lives in the house as well as myself (writer/artist). There is also a dean who rents a room as her pied-a-terre when in town. We're often passionately (and quietly) neck deep in the work we're doing, so while we are friendly, we're not very social. :-) Utilities and biweekly housecleaning is $200/month or $50/week including all utilities: Heat, Electricity, High-speed internet (1 Gigabit), also includes all household goods (soap, toilet paper, etc.). Housecleaners come twice per month and clean all common areas and bathrooms. Free high-capacity washer and dryer Sheets/linens/towels provided if needed Window A/C Getting Around: * ½ mile walk to Tufts University and Green line subway * 10-minute bus ride (#96) to Davis Square/Red Line subway * 20-minute bus ride (#96) to Harvard * On-street parking, no permit required Nearby: We have a local park, tennis courts, and basketball court one block away. We're also three miles from Shannon Beach at Mystic Lake and three miles from hiking in the Fells Reservation. Our neighborhood is quiet and beautiful with excellent paths for walking/running/meandering. Whole Foods a 3/4 mile away, and there are grocery stores in Davis Sq & Porter Sq that have the 96 bus running from there directly to the end of our block. If interested, please e-mail me with a little bit about you. People of color, international academics, women, and people of all genders and sexual orientations are encouraged to inquire. Thanks!

Private Space Offered

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Size
250 ft2

Suited For
1

Property Type
House

Comments: Dining room, living room, kitchen, and 2 bathrooms are available for everyone.

Availability

From September 1, 2024 until December 22, 2024

Minimum Stay

2 Weeks | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: $400/week or $1400/month

Location

Private Space in a House in Medford, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

Tufts University

Nearby Universities
Lesley University, Harvard University, Emerson College, Cambridge College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Suffolk University,
Neighborhood

Tufts

Nearby Cities

Arlington | Boston | Winchester | Medford | Cambridge | Somerville

Comments: near Tufts, Ball Square, Davis Square, Medford Square, Powderhouse Square

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Suburban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $400 Weekly | Negotiable

Utilities are not included

A cleaning service is included

Comments: Utilities & bi-weekly housecleaning are $50/week or $200/month and includes all household goods (soap, toilet paper, etc.) and all utilities, internet, Hulu, and Netflix.

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Free on-street parking

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2018

Trust Score (26)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic

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Member Since 2018

Trust Score (26)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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