8 Fairfield was designed by Sturgis and Brigham, architects, and built in 1879-1880 by Weston & Shepard, builders, one of two contiguous houses (8-10 Fairfield) designed as a symmetrical pair with stepped (curvilinear) Dutch-style gables. Currently configured as a five unit apartment house with leases in place through 8/31/23, the building offers an opportunity for a blue-chip investment in the 02116 section of Back Bay, at the corner of Marlborough Street. Built on a corner lot, there are windows facing west, east, and north for beautiful natural light. An elegant Queen Anne staircase graces the common hallway, original period mantles on fireplaces, high ceilings, gracious proportions.