32 Robinwood Ave, Unit 2, Boston, MA 02130-Jamaica Plain

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Living Room
Front View

Welcome to this stunning two bedroom, one bathroom condo situated in the heart of Jamaica Plain! Conveniently located just seven minutes from the Stonybrook T Station, this is one rental opportunity that you won’t want to miss.

Upon entrance, you will immediately notice that the unit has been beautifully restored and maintained with original details, brand-new custom closets and creative storage throughout the space. The gleaming fir floors will immediately catch your eye, and the new windows will allow Boston’s natural light to shine throughout your home each day.

You will love your incredible foyer-dining-living space, created by removing several walls throughout the unit. You can curl up on cold winter nights by the ornate fireplace, or enjoy a meal in the beautiful dining area, featuring a chandelier for a touch of elegance. You can also visit with guests in the foyer and living areas, which are situated right by the windows for enjoying Boston’s beautiful views.

You can enjoy your culinary concoctions in peace in the perfectly situated country kitchen, which leads to a private back deck with lovely views of the city. A gracious hallways leads to the back of the unit, where you can escape at the end of the day to one of two private bedrooms. As you walk throughout the space, you’ll notice the ornate customizations and beautiful details throughout.

This conveniently located, lovely unit is in a professionally managed building. The lease is a minimum of one year, but once you make yourself at home you won’t ever want to leave. The rent includes heat, hot water, water, snow removal and grounds maintenance. Don’t miss your chance to rent this Jamaica Plain gem!

Things I find in every home

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Channel 5 films 31 Eastbourne St. in Rozzie

Even the most clutter-free house has a couple of basic items that you, the occupant, never even think about. Remember the scene from “Repo Man” where the auto junkyard guy pulls a Little Tree off the rearview mirror of a car and says to Otto (the OTHER Estevez): “Every car has one.” ? Well, when it comes to houses, I don’t think I’ve ever been in a basement and didn’t find an old dish drainer – saved in a spirit of generosity for the offspring or friend who simply cannot afford the $6.99 to purchase a new one. Another omnipresent basement item: the hanging mesh bag of magical moisture-absorbing rocks from the 1980s. If they ever did absorb any moisture, it was before I had a single gray hair on my head, so get rid of ’em.

Upstairs I find, under every kitchen sink, a tattered plastic bag of sponges of varying sizes and colors, most of which have also been around since the ’80s, saved for that painting project you never got around to, or just because how can I throw out something I haven’t used? In the bathroom, the exhaust fan that needs cleaning. Notice how that fan seems to get noisier over the years? It’s because of dust and grime accumulating on the blades and in the mechanism. Take it apart, unplug the fan, rinse the dead bugs out of the plastic lens, and vacuum the thing. You’ll be amazed at how quiet your shower-time becomes!

Plenty going on at a less minute level — psyched to watch “Chronicle” on WCVB-TV Thursday night as I’m going to be in the featured Roslindale segment, showing off a couple of great properties. And speaking of Rozzie, Boston Magazine tipped their hat to our fine community in its current issue. I was mined for info and data and not quoted, but I’m getting over it. Here’s the blurb:

http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/best_places_to_live/page2