The Tuscany-Lombardy is aptly named, as the design and architecture of this historic cooperative, circa 1918, represent the Italian Renaissance-style like nothing else in the area. The two buildings and generous greenspaces are centrally located in the Tuscany-Canterbury neighborhood, between Charles Street and University Parkway, but are hidden away in an idyllic, peaceful enclave. Unit E-1 blends the best historic attributes of the unique community with modern updates and conveniences. Access is via the impressive main promenade, and this unit is essentially on the "first-floor". Once inside though, it feels more like a secure and private third-floor space, amongst mature trees. A gracious, 20 foot long foyer leads into a large, three bedroom, two full bath, approximately 1500 square foot residence. Original wood flooring flows throughout, and natural light is abundant here. Windows grace three sides of this unit, including massive garden-facing Palladian windows that open to community greenspace. The floorplan feels more house than apartment, with a formal dining room, an upgraded kitchen with pantry, and a huge living room with fireplace that connects to a sunroom area. Both larger bedrooms have en-suite baths, and a third bedroom is ideal for an office or dressing room. The floor plan is flexible - the dining room has previously been a den, the sunroom a dining area, and one of the bedroom an art studio. Updates include newer kitchen counters, shower enclosure, and central air conditioning - which is an important upgrade that's unit-by-unit, and already done here ! One of the bedrooms has a combo washer/dryer, and shared laundry facilities are located one floor down. Storage is abundant, with a storage closet just across from the unit's front door, and a private storage room with windows that measures 8' x 11' , which could be used as an office space or perhaps a laundry room. Assigned parking is available to rent on a monthly basis, and street parking is permitted here for residents' priority. As this is a co-op community, the monthly fees include the following: real estate taxes, heat, hot water, water, common area maintenance, management fees, insurance, reserve funds, and trash and snow removal. Co-op board approval needed for purchase, please contact the listing agent with any and all questions.