Every now & then a truly beautiful 2 family home becomes available. Spacious & gracious, this gem is situated on a highly coveted, tree-lined street in E. Arl. You'll be greeted by a sweet front porch & welcoming curb appeal including a nicely manicured lawn w/mature perennials. Throughout both units you'll find well preserved period detail yet many updates. On the 1st floor, a Philadelphia style 2nd bedroom steals the show, while a fully tiled bath, 2nd bedroom, living, dining & kitchen round out the space. Loved & beautifully renovated by its long time owner, the upper unit provides 2 levels of sunny living space including a spectacular custom kitchen, den/office, living rm, dining rm & enclosed sun-porch. On the top floor you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms + a high-end designer bathroom. All of this + 2 car garage, fabulous back deck & a very private yard. Just minutes to the bike-path, new Thompson School/playground, Mass Ave shops, theaters, restaurants & the Alewife T to Cambridge.