Grayson Rice -- Boston.com correspondent

A private steam room in the heart of Boston, only it’s not in a spa. It’s in a five-bedroom Federal-style home on the market for $4,985,000.

Walking up to this home at 62 Mount Vernon, one’s eye is drawn to the dark-doored entryway, which stands out against the brick exterior. In the foyer, French doors lead to a space fit for a home office. The black drum shade light overhead matches the fireplace. The flooring here is tile.

In the living room, also located off the foyer, the flooring is hardwood with an inlay. This room also has a fireplace, but the 10-foot floor-to-ceiling doors with a grand view of the garden steal the show.

Off the living room is a prep kitchen with a wine fridge, a sink, and several windows.

Down the stairs and to the right is the home’s primary kitchen. The eat-in space comes with stainless steel appliances, Shaker-style cabinetry, recessed lighting, an island with gas burners, and yet another fireplace. The home has seven in all.

The kitchen offers access to the back deck, which overlooks the home’s patio and gardens.

The garden level holds a bedroom suite with built-in cabinetry, French doors to the garden, recessed lighting, and an exercise room with a sauna.

The fourth floor offers the home’s second living space — it has a wet bar — as well as a bedroom and a full bathroom.

The fourth floor also boasts another work-from-home space, one with city views from corner windows.

Taking the stairs, or the elevator, to the fifth floor, one finds the owner suite level — complete with a fireplace and a bathroom across the hall that has a tub, a walk-in shower, and a double vanity.

The remaining bedrooms are on the sixth floor, with one containing the entrance to a rooftop balcony that offers sweeping views of the Boston skyline. 

Rob Ramsdell at Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty has the listing.