This Beacon Hill townhouse has been meticulously renovated without detracting from original architec

This Beacon Hill townhouse has been meticulously renovated without detracting from original architectural details and has an au pair/in-law suite. The outdoor space -- two spacious decks and tiered gardens -- is rare on Beacon Hill.
In 1836 when esteemed architect Asher Benjamin designed and built the magnificent Greek Revival-style home at 23 West Cedar St., he never could have envisioned the stunning modern showcase it would become almost two centuries later.
Gas lamps, shade trees and a picturesque red brick sidewalk lead up to the granite front stoop with iron rails of the home. A royal blue door opens to a vestibule and a second door with sidelights and transom. An original parlor-level balcony with patterned palmettos and lotus blossoms spans the front of the building.
Step into the elegant foyer to find the parlor level bathed in light. While the home boasts a dramatic modern style, many of the original details remain or have been replicated to blend seamlessly with the new.
Eleven-foot ceilings rimmed with detailed crown molding rise above fir hardwood flooring. On the right, the well-proportioned floor-through double parlor hosts ornate medallions, designer retro chandeliers and two ebony marble fireplaces. Floor-to-ceiling windows with Indian shutters overlook West Cedar Street.
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Close by : Charles Street restaurants and shops, the State House, Boston Common and Public Garden, Newbury Street shopping and cafes, MBTA Red Line at Charles/MGH Station, easy access to Storrow Drive, Routes 93 and 90.