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242 Beacon St

A most charming and gracious front-facing, sunny side 1 BR/1 BA, 685 SF home w elevator. Located in a former Beacon St Mansion once owned by Godfrey Lowell Cabot, the oversized front facing living room has a radiant bay window, refinished rich oak... hardwood flrs w walnut stain, crisp white English country style built-in bookshelves & cabinets. The cozy bedroom is tucked away off the living room yet gets great light for an interior space. A curved doorway graces the hallway, leading to a large updated bathroom w tumbled stone tile, charming wall sconces, & a stylish, designer pedestal sink. A large walk-in closet has been converted w shelving & is currently used as an office off the fully applcd spacious kitchen. Central A/C. The Charles River is your backyard and The Back Bay your front. Truly a Home Sweet Home!

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Hardwood Floors

Laundry

  • Laundry Access
  • Laundry Room in Community

Security

  • Controlled Access

Shopping Centers

The Hub Walk: 30 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Prudential Center Drive: 9 min Distance: 5.0 mi
Copley Place Drive: 10 min Distance: 5.2 mi

Military

Boston Support Center Walk: 38 min Distance: 2.0 mi

Transit / Subway

Copley Station Walk: 6 min Distance: 0.3 mi
Prudential Station Walk: 13 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Hynes Convention Center Station Walk: 15 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Arlington Station Walk: 12 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Back Bay Station Walk: 11 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Ruggles Station Walk: 33 min Distance: 1.7 mi
South Station Walk: 29 min Distance: 1.5 mi
North Station Walk: 30 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Charles/Mgh Station Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Yawkey Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.3 mi

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Drive: 12 min Distance: 5.1 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Berklee College of Music Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Emerson College Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi
MIT Walk: 23 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Tufts University, Boston Walk: 25 min Distance: 1.3 mi

Parks and Recreation

Boston Public Garden Walk: 11 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Charles River Reservation Walk: 23 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site Walk: 18 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Museum of Science Walk: 25 min Distance: 1.3 mi
Boston National Historical Park Walk: 25 min Distance: 1.3 mi

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

93

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Rider's Paradise

98

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

Very Bikeable

85

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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