Here Comes the Sun - 83 Aldrich

Welcome to 83 Aldrich Street #1, a sun-splashed, character-rich condo in a simple two-unit building in Roslindale’s Lower Bellevue Hill. Positioned on a corner lot with unobstructed southwestern exposure along Cornell Street, this first-floor home captures exceptional light all day long — a rare quality that instantly makes the space feel both grounded and uplifting.

Inside, vintage charm meets modern sensibility. The living room, defined by a leaded glass piano window and original gumwood trim, flows naturally into the formal dining room, which showcases a built-in china cabinet and picture-rail molding — classic 1920s details that are intact and beautifully preserved. French doors, hardwood floors, and wide cased openings all add to the elegant yet comfortable rhythm of the layout.

The kitchen was refreshed in 2024 with white shaker cabinetry, butcher block countertops, subway tile backsplash, and stainless appliances — including a five-burner range with a direct-vent hood. There’s space for a breakfast table, plus a charming butler’s pantry that’s currently styled as a coffee nook.

Both bedrooms are well-proportioned with fir floors in excellent condition. The second bedroom offers flexibility for guests or a home office, while the primary bedroom comfortably fits a king-sized bed and has generous closet space. A classic tiled bathroom completes the main level.

Off the rear hall, a small covered porch leads to the shared backyard and garage, which offers storage space for bikes, bins, and seasonal gear. Though the yard is modest in size, the corner lot provides ample frontage and easy on-street parking — especially along Cornell Street.

The basement offers private storage for this unit, with a clean, dry area ideal for laundry and overflow belongings. A shared sump pump adds peace of mind, and the association — just two owner-occupied units — is informal and easygoing.

📍 Location Perks:

83 Aldrich finds itself in a "best of both worlds" location.   Centrally located between commerce hubs of Roslindale Village, Bellevue Station and West Roxbury's Parkway/Centre Street area,  there's so much close by; restaurants, pubs, shops, and grocers.    In addition to being close to Rozzie Square and West Roxbury , this spot is also just around the corner from Turtle Pond, Stony Brook Reservation, and the historic Bellevue Hill Water Tower, where local trails offer options for dog walking, jogging, cycling, and fresh-air escapes without ever leaving the city.