Discover the charm and versatility of this spacious Victorian-era attached single-family in hip Lower Allston! With five bedrooms, two full baths, and three levels of flexible living space, make it your own or explore its investment potential. An enclosed front porch opens to an inviting foyer and comfortable living room. The large, updated eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a glass subway tile backsplash, stylish cabinetry, and an office nook, with plenty of room to gather. A driveway entrance leads to a convenient mudroom with first-floor laundry. Upstairs are three generously sized bedrooms, ample closet space, and a full bath with a tub. The third floor is a welcome surprise, offering a kitchenette with a sink, midsize refrigerator, and apartment-size dishwasher, a full bathroom, and two flexible rooms for bedrooms, a den, home office, or an au pair suite. Featured on the Allston Garden Tour, the professionally landscaped yard is a city oasis with mature plantings and thoughtfully selected seasonal blooms. Major updates include the roof, siding, heating and hot water systems, plus a new deck. Two off-street parking spaces and a top-of-the-line EV charger complete the package. Convenient to Harvard Business School, Harvard Square, Boston Landing commuter rail, neighborhood restaurants and shops, the Mass Pike, and Storrow Drive, with easy access to downtown Boston. Space, character, outdoor living, and parking—all at 85 Franklin!