This welcoming and graceful single family townhouse offers an openness and clarity that is extremely refreshing. South light bathes the house in sunshine throughout the day and the harmony of historic detail and modern life create a tender balance. Every room is generously proportioned and is perfect for family living or elegant entertaining. The parlors are large and open with beautiful wide pine floor boards, and the parlor floor kitchen with bay windows overlooking the south facing garden is the heart of this home. There are 5-6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a south garden and lovely south terrace off the master bedroom. There is beautiful original detail and high ceilings throughout the house including wonderful wide pine floor boards, eight wood- burning fireplaces with original marble mantles, lovely wood and plaster moldings and ceiling medallions. "No. 20 Charles Street is one of six handsome Greek Revival townhouses all built in 1845-46. The handsomeness of the row is best expressed by No. 20 Charles which is the best preserved, retaining its high stoop and original ironwork