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5 Parley Avenue in Jamaica Plain offers a secluded country‑style retreat within Boston’s city limits. Built in 1899, the 6,440‑sq‑ft, six‑bedroom, four‑and‑a‑half‑bath home sits on a 0.19‑acre lot, its front set back from the gravel road and framed by lush plantings instead of a conventional yard. The property is listed for $3.95 million.

    A flight of steps leads to double doors on the main level, where a mahogany staircase opens into a spacious living room featuring two fireplaces and a window seat. The room flows seamlessly into a southwest‑facing dining area that boasts a wall of windows overlooking the backyard. The kitchen, an eat‑in space, showcases onyx and granite countertops, stainless‑steel appliances, and custom cabinetry. A built‑in saltwater fish tank is tucked into the wall, and the attached one‑car garage provides an additional entrance to the kitchen.

    Upstairs, the primary suite offers hardwood floors, a historic marble fireplace, and a wall of windows that open onto a covered terrace via French doors. The suite includes an attached bathroom and a walk‑in closet. A third‑floor guest suite, ideal for visitors or a live‑in guest, features peaked ceilings, a kitchenette with an island, bar seating, a dining area, and a small terrace. Its bathroom contains a deep soaking tub and a shower.

    The garden‑level living area, with marble floors and French doors leading to the backyard, currently houses a pool table but could serve as a game or playroom. A few steps down lead to a pool and spa room highlighted by an indoor waterfall, skylights, and a sauna. The outdoor patio features a koi pond surrounded by lush plantings and rock formations, offering a tranquil setting for reflection.

    Stewart Young of LandVest, who lists the home with Amy Donovan, notes that the elevated position gives the property a “private country feel.”