Every once in a while, a perfect house comes along, and 233 Brattle Street checks all the right boxes. Built in 1886, this traditional Colonial offers 10 stunning rooms with details of that era that are rarely still in place. South facing, overlooking a lovingly planted and maintained perennial garden, this home offers 5 bedrooms (one a primary suite) and 3.5 baths. An entrance foyer opens to both the living room (15x26) and a library room (15x16) both with fireplaces. A formal dining room has a built-in china cabinet and is easily accessible to the double sized kitchen, with eat in area, home office area and large central island. Parking off-street for two cars is convenient, and right outside the kitchen door. Looking to increase your space? 1200+ square feet in the basement is ready for a home gym, theatre space, woodworking!  So many choices. 1 mile to Harvard Square, BB+N and Fresh Pond Reservation. Star Market less than .5 away, as is Shady Hill School.Open house 10/27 cancelled.