Located on Back Bay’s most coveted block adjacent to the Public Garden, 12 Marlborough Street No. 1 is an elegant retreat. A British inspired front garden aligns with the impressive wide facade and wide lobby. The home features a spacious foyer with dome ceiling and a half bath. The beautifully proportioned living room with soaring 12.5′ ceilings and three tall Palladian windows overlooking Marlborough Street is perfect for entertaining on a grand scale. The moldings and the marble fireplace harken back to the Gilded Age. The kitchen and dining area features a wood burning fireplace, paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator, counter seating and a solarium wall of windows that floods the kitchen with south facing light, along with an adjacent versatile office/pantry with a built-in day bed and desk. A gracious staircase leads to the bedroom level. The primary bedroom feature a spa like en-suite marble bath and sliding doors to your private brick landscaped patio. A hallway leads to the spacious private second bedroom with ensuite bath.There is convenient laundry and multiple extra storage closets.The home is located in a three unit self managed building with elegant common areas. One direct access deeded parking space is included in the purchase price for ultimate convenience.