A majestic 1871 Second Empire architectural gem in the heart of Cambridge, convenient to Harvard and MIT. This free-standing Victorian has been exquisitely restored to combine historic character with modern elegance. A stellar vestibule leads to four generous and dazzling first-floor rooms with soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, bays, and floor-to-ceiling bookcases. The renovated, sunlit kitchen features an inviting breakfast nook, Wolf double oven, and butler's pantry with Subzero wine cooler. Versatile first-floor library and second-floor office for working from home. Ornate stairway to second floor with 3 bed 3 bath including a junior suite and a dramatic primary bedroom featuring a fireplace and a luxurious bathroom with steam shower and clawfoot tub. The spacious lower-level invites recreation and relaxation. Rare deleading certification. Many playgrounds nearby. Walk score 92, bike score 100. With a bluestone patio oasis and heated driveway, one of Cambridge's finest homes