Charming, sun-filled 4-bedroom, 2-bath rental in a classic white clapboard two-family, set back from the street behind a picket fence and mature shade trees. This owner-occupied home blends period character with modern comfort with details not found in modern construction. As you enter, you are greeted by the charming original staircase with turned balusters. The living room is anchored by a bay window with a built-in window seat, and the dining area features a stained-glass accent window. New low-pile carpet runs throughout, and the adjoining dining area flows easily for entertaining. The eat-in kitchen offers maple cabinetry, ample counter and storage space, a gas range, and dishwasher. The first floor includes two bedrooms and a full bath with cork floors; upstairs, two more bedrooms share a second full bath. Each floor offers generous closet space throughout. New ceiling-mounted mini-split AC units provide efficient, whisper-quiet cooling throughout the home.Unbeatable location: one block to Dana Park, and accessible to the Charles River, MIT, Central Square, and the MBTA Red Line. Enjoy a quiet, tree-lined residential street while staying close to Cambridge's best restaurants, shops, and public transit. Street parking is available through the city, or one tandem driveway parking is available for an extra $200/month. Rent INCLUDES gas for heat, cooking and clothes drying, city water, sewer and municipal trash, recycling and compost.