Steps from Mass. Ave. and the independent shops, theater, and eateries of East Arlington, this warm, lovely condo occupies the upper two floors of a Philly-style 2-family. From the moment you open the private front door, you see beautiful original woodwork throughout the unit. A wide staircase winds up to the second floor. To the right is a comfy family room with original decorative fireplace, exposed beams, and door to a private front porch. Next to it, the LR faces the porch and opens into the DR with original china cabinet. Just beyond is a roomy kitchen, half bath, private back porch, and back stair to lovely shared yard. The top floor offers 3 roomy bedrooms, a full, tiled bath, and a separate laundry room. Exclusive use of the garage and the space behind it. Large basement storage room. Near Minuteman Bikeway, Spy Pond, Alewife Red Line subway, several bus lines, Menotomy Rocks Park. Easy access to Routes 2, 16, 28, 95, 93, 90, and Logan airport.