Tucked at the very end of a private way in Harvard Square, 12 Ash Street Place is a rare survivor of old Cambridge character—timeworn, soulful, and warmly inviting. The 1847 home offers gracious proportions, rich moldings, and a meandering layout of generous rooms and quiet nooks. The expansive living room, with walls of windows, has a kind of Cambridge grandeur without gloss—equally inviting for lively gatherings or quiet conversation. A footpath from the front door leads to Harvard Square, a secret passage from this tucked-away solitude to the city’s vibrant bustle. The kitchen, with its classic Garland range, built-in seating, and wisteria-draped deck, captures the house’s spirit: lived-in, unpretentious, and full of heart. The property asks for stewardship—and, yes, some elbow grease—from someone who sees the beauty in what time has shaped. Like a favorite old pair of jeans, it’s comfortably broken-in and impossible to replace. Parking is by custom on the private way.
Property Features
Basement
Full
Partially Finished
Interior Entry
Unfinished
Heating Information
Natural Gas
Baseboard
Cooling Information
Window Unit(s)
Water Features
Public
Parking
Assigned
School Information
School Information for 12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge, MA 02138
Elementary School
Lottery
Middle School
Lottery
High School
Crls
Listing Courtesy: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty - 617-945-9161