Updated 2 Bed, 2 Bath in rare elevator building on historic Commonwealth Avenue. This spacious condo features elegant wood paneling, built-in bookshelves and a distinctive period fireplace with a warm natural wood mantel. This freshly painted home has high ceilings, recessed lighting and hardwood floors throughout. The condo boasts an open living room/dining area/kitchen plus gas cooking and an in-unit laundry. The large master bedroom has an en-suite full bath and built-in cabinetry. The 2nd bedroom is spacious with plenty of closet space and a full bath nearby. Extra storage right off the kitchen. Well maintained common area and a furnished common roof deck with expansive views of the Back Bay. Steps to Newbury St, the Pru Center and Back Bay shops and restaurants. Abundant transportation options including multiple Green line stations, shuttle service to the Longwood Medical Area and to Harvard’s main campus, plus steps to direct bus line to Cambridge, Harvard, and the South End.