Beacon Hill: The Historic Aldrich House

Wonderful opportunity to rent this iconic landmark residence built in 1837 atop picturesque Mount Vernon Street in Beacon Hill, Boston's most elegant and prestigious neighborhood. The 6860 sq. ft. home sits at the highest elevation point on Beacon Hill with stunning 360-degree views of the Boston skyline.

Walking distance to restaurants, boutiques, galleries, MGH, Boston Common, The Boston Public Garden, Newbury Street, Charles River Esplanade, and the State House.

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A paragon of timeless beauty with a rich heritage, this admired landmark residence built in 1837 presides atop picturesque Mount Vernon Street on the crest of Beacon Hill, benefitting from the southerly sunlight and a garden that graces its grand Greek Revival frontispiece.

This house is architecturally and historically significant and an excellent example of Greek Revival architecture on Beacon Hill. The 1837 house was designed by architect Edward Shaw for prominent merchant Adam W. Thaxter, Jr, later to Thomas Bailey Aldrich, who was the editor of the Atlantic Monthly in 1881. Aldrich was also an author and poet.

This rare jewel has been carefully restored and enhanced as a comfortably refined home of extraordinary character, notable for its splendid details and a graceful ensemble of living/entertaining rooms. Striking Ionic pilasters adorn the bow-front sitting room. Other highlights include:

* 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
* Sleeps 10 people
*11+ decorative fireplaces
*Double parlors
*A dramatic curvilinear staircase
*A top-floor octagonal observatory room commanding 360-degree city vistas

Opening to a captivating garden terrace, the dine-in gourmet kitchen is bright and airy below a peaked skylight. The home offers a versatile layout with bedrooms on various levels.

The property is preserved with the Historic New England.
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Parking On-Street:
*Metered parking is available around Beacon Hill and free overnight from 8pm - 8am. During the day, the limit is 2 hours per day.

Parking around Beacon Hill:
Neighborhood Garages:
*Charles Street Garage, 144 Charles Street ($40 per day) 0.5 mi to the property: 5-minute drive; 9-minute walk

*Boston Common Garage, 0 Charles Street ($32 per day) 0.4 mi to the property: 5-minute drive; 9-minute walk

Uber, Taxis, Hubway Bikes, and the MBTA are the most accessible forms of transportation.

The closest MBTA stop is at the end of Charles Street. The Charles/MGH Station (red line). 0.8 mi from the property: 5-minute drive; 8-minute walk