The love affair began in 1994 when he walked through the door and it has sustained him ever since. Woven beautifully into an 1890’s Mansard building was a four-level townhouse full of light, open spaces, large expanses of glass, and original brick and wood. From the sunken living room with its private patio, all the way up to the skylit master suite in the mansard, the property oozed personality. The first two levels are to share with family and friends: cooking in the open plan kitchen/dining room or watching movies and swapping stories in the living room. The upper two levels are more private: two bedrooms are on the third floor and a master sanctuary is on the fourth. From every level, he could see trees and feel the warmth of the sun. He could walk to Harvard Square in under fifteen minutes, stroll along the Charles River at sunset and get into town easily when needed. Unlike some loves which end, he will take this one with him and leave behind the opportunity for someone new to develop their own romance with the townhouse known as 4 Sparks Place.