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Perhaps the best or more scenic way to experience the Back Bay is to walk a block or two north of Newbury, and check out the residential sections of Commonwealth Ave., Marlborough and Beacon streets, which, since the area's development in the mid-1800s, have been among the most desirable — and expensive — places to live in Boston. Here you'll find sumptuous Victorian brownstones with inviting front stoops and small but well-tended gardens. Many of the buildings have been converted into apartments, but a few have remained single-family homes.
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Showcase townhouse in the heart of Back Bay. Newly renovated and professionally designed, this exquisite single-family home on sunny-side Marlborough Street offers every 21st century comfort, including private elevator to all six levels, smart home technology and 2-car garage with 3 additional outdoor parking. The elegantly appointed parlor level offers the very best formal living, dining and entertaining while the more casual heart of the home is the open-concept family room, chef’s kitchen and informal dining room on the second level. Its 5+ bedrooms and 5-full and 2-half bathrooms include the luxurious master suite on a private level plus separate garden suite. Additional features of this exceptional opportunity include mudroom, home office and suburban sized laundry room. It is complete with a private roof deck directly off the sky-lit media room with wet bar that offers a hot tub, gas grill and wonderful city views.
Listed by Tracy Campion and Fiona Romeri of Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
The Penthouse at Zero Marlborough Street presents an exceptional opportunity for modern estate living high above the Public Garden. This residence features 4,789 square feet of expertly designed living space with direct elevator access, two on-site parking, additional valet garage parking, spacious walk-out private terraces and views that are among the absolute finest in all of Boston. Interior design and detailing by Hacin & Associates has added a contemporary sophistication to the four-plus bedroom property, further establishing the distinctiveness of this offering within one of the city's most historic neighborhoods. This 13-story building overlooking the Public Garden was originally constructed in 1929 as one of Boston's few Art Deco treasures. In 2009 it was restored and updated to a magnificent boutique condominium building that provides residents with a host of exceptional services: 24-hour concierge, doorman,valet parking, a fitness center and on-site professional management
Listed by Tracy Campion of Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
A truly one-of-a-kind offering of 8,000+/- sq ft on two floors - The Penthouse at 274 Beacon St offers unrivaled space, panoramic views of the Back Bay Skyline and the Charles River. Boasting elegant entertaining spaces and intimate family living combined with supreme privacy and sensational views. A concierge Co-op building is professionally managed and owner occupied. Lured into the banquet size living room with soaring ceiling heights, refined crown and wall moldings, fireplace, parquet floors and floor to ceiling windows that frame the stunning views over the Charles River to Cambridge & beyond. A handsome study with wood paneling, wet bar, and fireplace. The formal dining room has stunning views is located adjacent to a large eat-in kitchen. 8 bedrooms in total include a separate 2 bed/2bath home with its own kitchen, gracious formal foyer and large fireplace. Private storage room, Co-op fee includes taxes, and includes the right to park 2 cars plus guest parking, as available.
Listed by Michael Harper of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Boston-Commonwealth Avenue
Rare and coveted combination of the entire parlor and 2nd floors overlooking the Mall and connected by a grand elliptical staircase.The Parlor floor features the Cochrane mansion's original public rooms - perfect for entertaining on a grand or intimate scale. The centerpiece is the forty foot Great Hall. Today it serves as this condominium home's elegant entrance foyer and the family room at the far end. The drawing room, bay-windowed living room and dining room are accessed from the Hall, providing a natural flow. Full updated kitchen. Powder room. Palatial 900+SF private deck. The 2nd floor features a masterful entertaining salon with a full kitchen. Powder room. Bay-windowed library. Master bedroom with a marble bath and large walk-in closet en-suite. Two-three family bedrooms. Adjacent full bath. Additional features include massive pocket doors, soaring ceilings, stunning wood and plaster detail, seven fireplaces, C/A and keyed elevator. Two full garage spaces.
Listed by Cheryl & Tim Marsh and Tim Marsh of Marsh Properties, Inc.
This exquisite 5 bedroom, 6 full and 2 half bath family home on Riverside Beacon displays a thoughtful combination of 21st century comfort and 19th century grandeur. With elegant entertaining rooms, 7 fireplaces, two-story wood paneled library, South-facing living room and gracious dining room, the home offers the very best in formal entertaining. Enjoy unrivaled city and Charles River views from 2 decks off the sky-lit rooftop mezzanine or retreat to the private garden off the spacious eat-in kitchen. Additional amenities include separate garden level suit with private entrance, elevator & 2 car garage with 1 additional parking outside.
Listed by Tracy Campion of Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
The Penthouse at 274 Beacon Street - One of Back Bay's most iconic residences is this one-of-a-kind 6,900+ sq ft penthouse duplex. Offering elegant entertaining spaces and intimate family living combined with supreme privacy and sensational views. A concierge Co-op building is professionally managed and owner occupied. Elevator access to the 9th fl of the building leads into the gracious formal foyer. Lured into the banquet size living room with soaring ceiling heights, refined crown and wall moldings, fireplace, parquet floors and floor to ceiling windows that frame the stunning views over the Charles River to Cambridge & beyond. A handsome study with wood paneling, wet bar, and fireplace. The formal dining room has stunning views is located adjacent to a large eat-in kitchen. The upper floor has 6+ bedrooms, 6 full baths, laundry room, and abundant storage. Separate 1 bed/1 bath condo included, private storage room, Co-op fee includes taxes, 1 full garage & 2 outdoor parking spaces
Listed by Michael Harper of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Boston-Commonwealth Avenue
Spanning two buildings is a Second, parlor and garden floor Maisonette. Architect Guy Grassi and interior designer Bunny Williams collaborated to create this very special space.Second floor includes 40' wide living room,large library, dining room , kitchen and spectacular Charles River Views perfect for entertaining. The residence offers phenomenally high ceilings, elevator to all 3 levels and a potential for 3 to 6 bedrooms. Additional features are garden patio and a large rooftop deck. Parlor level has private street entrance that gives one the feeling of a single family home and opens up to reception area that leads to the master suite. The suite consists of a library, master bedroom, huge master closets, washer/dryer, kitchenette, and large master bathroom with fireplace and Jacuzzi. Connected garden level may be accessed by a separate entrance and consists of a bedroom,living room, laundry, full kitchen and private stone and landscaped garden. 4 GarageTandem Parking.
Listed by Beth Dickerson of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Extraordinary showcase Penthouse on the first block of Marlborough Street, just steps from Boston’s Public Garden. The residence lends itself to grand scale entertaining as well as comfortable family living and has been extensively renovated to provide residents with today’s most advanced systems and Smart Home amenities. The property incorporates five bedrooms with five full and three half bathrooms, plus a private exercise room and extra storage. Exceptional features include direct elevator access, a commodious master suite with two separate full baths, a sky-lit top level with wet bar and walk-out access to two private roof decks, a large media room, and much more. This once-in-a lifetime opportunity is complete with two parking spaces.
Listed by Tracy Campion of Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
The Penthouse at 274 Beacon Street - One of Back Bay's most iconic residences is this one-of-a-kind 6,000+/- sq ft penthouse duplex. Offering elegant entertaining spaces and intimate family living combined with supreme privacy and sensational views. A concierge Co-op building is professionally managed and owner occupied. Elevator access to the 9th fl of the building leads into the gracious formal foyer. Lured into the banquet size living room with soaring ceiling heights, refined crown and wall moldings, fireplace, parquet floors and floor to ceiling windows that frame the stunning views over the Charles River to Cambridge & beyond. A handsome study with wood paneling, wet bar, and fireplace. The formal dining room has stunning views is located adjacent to a large eat-in kitchen. The upper floor has 6+ bedrooms, 6 full baths, laundry room, and abundant storage. Private storage room, Co-op fee includes taxes, and includes the right to park 1 car plus 1 guest parking, as available.
Listed by Michael Harper of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Boston-Commonwealth Avenue
Trinity Place- Penthouse on 18th floor has some of the best views in Back Bay. Luxury full service Concierge building in Copley Square. Charles River views from Entire Livingroom and Master Wing. Formal Entry with Marble Floors opens to a huge Formal LIving with Private Terrace, Elegant Dining, Great kitchen with views and dining/breakfast area, Master Suite with separate private home-office faces Charles River to see the sail boats and sunsets. Four guest bedrooms.Two Powder Rooms and Laundry Room, There is a private walk out deck off the living room facing Trinity Church, Gardens and Back Bay .The 18th floor also has the highest ceilings in the building at 11 feet tall, and two valet parking spaces to complete this home!! Extra storage room on the 4th floor. Residents' Gym on site. Room Service from one of the best restaurants, which is on site, Sorellina.
Listed by Beth Dickerson of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
100 Beacon promises luxurious city living with 24-hour concierge steps from The Esplanade and The Boston Public Garden. Renovated to the highest standards, this full-floor residence boasts over four thousand square feet with direct elevator access and stunning Charles River, Public Garden and City views. The spacious floor plan effortlessly incorporates gracious entertaining rooms including formal living and dining rooms separated by a double-sided gas fireplace, the high-end eat-in kitchen, handsome wood paneled library, den/media room and wet bar. The spacious master suite features corner exposure, two custom walk-in dressing rooms and a sumptuous, six-piece limestone bath. Three additional family or guest bedrooms all have en-suite baths. Exceptional storage and large laundry room complete this rare offering. Valet garage parking for two cars.
Listed by Tracy Campion and Fiona Romeri of Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
The Residences at 80 Commonwealth Avenue, a historic Brownstone, are located at one of Boston's most coveted addresses. This building has been fully custom-renovated into three luxury residences; A Garden Duplex, Second Floor Flat, and a Penthouse Triplex with a stunning Roof Deck. All units include direct access parking and direct elevator access. This building boasts class and traditional elegance with a twist of modern luxury. Enjoy your picturesque lifestyle overlooking the Comm Ave Mall. Please inquire for further information.
Listed by Kevin Caulfield and Adam Smith of Compass
Four bedroom Penthouse home boasting 455 square foot private outdoor terrace overlooking the Charles River. Trinity Place features 24-hour 5-star concierge service, uniformed doorman & pager, full time valet, on-site property manager, resident fitness center & spa/massage therapy room. In home dining/"room service" provided by renowned Sorellina Restaurant. Expansive & grand living/dining room opens to an oversized private terrace perfectly configured with stunning Charles River Views as well as sunny Southern & Western Exposures. Spacious eat-in kitchen features custom Bulthaup cabinetry, stone counter tops & top of the line appliances & fixtures. Oversized master bedroom suite features fully customized and built out dressing area and en-suite master bathroom with four windows showcasing the Charles River and Back Bay views. Separate bedroom wing features three spacious guest rooms. 3 - 24-hour access valet parking spaces. Luxury living in Copley Square, the heart of Back Bay!
Listed by Brett DeRocker of First Boston Realty International
On grand tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue in Boston’s prestigious Back Bay, this elegant new residence is one of just five luxury condominiums at The Residences at The Harvard Club, masterfully created from a pair of stately 19th-century townhouses by prominent architect Peabody & Stearns. Overlooking the picturesque Parisian-inspired boulevard, this sizeable home uniquely encompasses the entire fourth floor, with the privacy of direct elevator access. Fireplaces anchor the large living room and dining/family room designed for effortless entertaining in an open layout to the chef’s kitchen with Miele appliances. In a private wing, the master suite features a dressing room and luxe spa-style marble bath. The other two bedrooms also have en-suite marble baths. In an exclusive boutique building, the residence includes two deeded valet-attended parking spaces and concierge service. The privileges of Harvard Club membership are also available, and the building has a private interior entrance
Listed by Allison Mazer and George Ballantyne of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Glorious views of the Charles River, Back Bay and Cambridge from every room in this exquisite home which has been renovated to the most discriminating standards, including 34 of the best sound proof windows .Full service doorman building with direct elevator access to gracious foyer, with elegant black and white marble floor stunning living room with outstanding views from 3 sides magnificent dining room with enormous bow window, offering incredible sunset views, handsome paneled library, spacious family room with beamed ceiling and custom bookcases, gourmet chef's kitchen with all the bells and whistles, Sunny master corner suite with built out dressing room and bath two generous size guests bedrooms. There are 4 fireplaces, 2 parking spaces are included There is also a large private storage room. The co operative fee includes your real estate taxes
Listed by Daniel A. Mullin of Daniel A. Mullin Associates
First block of Marlborough Townhouse presents a rare opportunity for customization. Built in 1865, this stately single family home was one of the earliest structures to be constructed in Boston’s sought after Back Bay. Today it offers 6,207 SF within its brick and brownstone faade with four levels of window bays facing Marlborough St. Currently there are two full parking spaces behind the building with direct access. Permits are in place for a rear garage door.
Listed by Tracy Campion and Jeffrey Korzon of Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Boston set the standard for modern luxury in the heart of Back Bay. Positioned on the tenth floor with front-facing views, this 2-bed, 2.5-bath home is exceptional in every detail. Ideal for entertaining, the spacious living and dining room features a contemporary fireplace, wet bar and two Juliet balconies with dramatic views over historic Back Bay. The custom Poggenpohl kitchen with professional grade appliances is adjacent to the living room, complete with a breakfast bar that forms the divide between the rooms. The luxurious master suite includes an oversized five-piece bathroom and expansive custom-fitted closet plus dressing room/home office. The second bedroom suite has French doors to the living room, also making it a great office or family room. Complete with spacious entry foyer and large laundry room, this beautifully updated home is among Boston’s very finest. 2 Garage Parking (1 assigned and 1 valet).
Listed by Tracy Campion of Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
One block from Boston Public Garden, this premier Back Bay Co-op offers the rare opportunity for direct elevator access to a full floor of living space. Fully renovated in 2012, the residence includes three bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms plus handsome formal living and dining rooms, a chef’s kitchen adjacent to a comfortable family and informal dining room, and a spacious den or home office that creates an option for a fourth bedroom. Oversized windows on all four exposures provide wonderful lights and Back Bay views. Exceptional building amenities include a common roof deck, extra storage and live-in Superintendent. Rental parking available.
Listed by Tracy Campion of Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Magnificent three-bedroom duplex on the Waterside Beacon Street with large private terrace. This grand home has an extra wide floor plan with spectacular entertaining space. The parlor level includes the formal living space, baronial dining room and the custom eat-in kitchen and family room. The kitchen has been updated with white marble countertops and top of the line appliances. All of these rooms are accented by soaring ceilings, beautiful crown molding, fireplaces and large windows. Bedrooms are located on the garden level and include imposing master suite with 5-piece marble bath, multiple closets and private courtyard garden. This is a true Back Bay classic that is topped off with two garage parking spaces.
Listed by Curran Robinette of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Truly a rare find, this 3,240 square foot, one level condominium is located in a premier waterside Beacon Street doorman building. Located on the fifth floor with direct elevator access. 100% owner-occupied, built c. 1927 in the Georgian Revival style. Grand layout with entry foyer,living room with wet bar, family room,formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, butler’s pantry with its own sub-zero,sink, wine refrigerator and dishwasher. Private office, master bedroom with en-suite full bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms with shared full bathroom, 2 half bathrooms, laundry room,and wine closet. Other unit amenities include two zone high velocity air conditioning, four wood-burning fireplaces, and custom built-ins throughout. Expansive common deck with views of the Charles River and Boston skyline and three separate dining areas and a gas grill. General building features: pet friendly and private designated storage room on first floor. Direct access parking included.
New Construction 3 Unit Condo Building. Parlor level Duplex over looking Charles River . Elevator access to both floors. All Glass Modern interior stairwell connects Both floors where there is a large Kitchen-Great Room with a Huge Deck over looking the Charles River. Large Front Facing Living Room with beautiful bay windows that is South Facing with an abundance of sunlight, Gas Fireplace, Center Dining area, and Powder Room. Ceiling height is magnificent. Master Suite has Huge walk in closet area and gorgeous Luxury Master Bath, Access to One Full parking space directly behind building.
Listed by Beth Dickerson of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Less than one block from Boston’s Public Garden, this three-bedroom duplex residence has been recently renovated with the utmost attention to detail. Entertain in grand style in the parlor level’s stunning formal living and dining room with elegant fireplace and bay window overlooking tree-lined Marlborough Street. The parlor also contains the high-end kitchen open to the great room for family living and dining. Three bedroom suites surround a spacious garden level foyer, including the luxurious master suite equipped with extensive walk-in closet storage and en-suite marble bath with double vanity, walk-in shower and separate soaking tub. This home offers easy access to one deeded parking space, altogether creating an exceptional opportunity on one of Back Bay’s most sought after residential blocks.
Listed by Tracy Campion of Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Captivating Back Bay Penthouse - This exquisite contemporary residence features two floors of incomparable living. Enjoy sun rich open concept living, dramatic high ceilings, skylight, open glass staircase, and splendid hardwood flooring with the convenience of direct elevator to access all levels. The penthouse level offers a seamless flow for easy entertaining: an open living room and dining area; gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, custom cabinets, and high-end stainless steel appliances which opens onto an exclusive, expansive deck with delightful Back Bay views. The entry level has a family room and luxurious master bedroom with en-suite bath and walk-in closet. Two front facing bedrooms and second full bath complete the space. This property also includes a roof deck, two deeded tandem parking spaces, and is wired for Smart House Technology.
Listed by Judith Tedesco of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Rarely offered 3 bedroom corner unit in the Clarendon, one of Boston's finest luxury full service condominium buildings. This 30th floor residence has floor to ceiling windows with exceptional panoramic views of the Back Bay, Charles River and Boston skyline from every room. En suite stunning marble bathrooms, ample closet space throughout and his/hers master closets. Modern kitchen includes Sub Zero fridge, wine fridge, Miele cooktop, double oven and dish. Professionally decorated with custom built ins, this unit is available turnkey with all furniture and decor negotiable. One deeded valet parking spot and storage unit included with additional parking available. Residents may enjoy the private Equinox gym, expansive sun terrace, executive conference room, club room, children's play area, and Post 390 Restaurant.
Listed by Joseph Levis of First Choice Realty Group
Upon entering this grand &exceptionally maintained Back Bay brownstone, you are immediately greeted by the stunning original details of this spacious home. These include 12 + foot ceilings with spectacular moldings, detailed with gold leaf which briefly take your gaze away from the direct view of the beautiful greenery of the Commonwealth Mall. The formal dining room has a custom china cabinet and for entertaining convenience a kitchenette that is tucked away. Boasting three bedrooms, study/fourth bedroom & den, complimented by three bathrooms, a powder room and ample closets. The sweeping master bedroom is equipped with oversized walk in closet, marble fireplace and a beautifully renovated en-suite bathroom with walk-in glass shower, marble details and soaking tub. A contemporary chef’s kitchen comes well-equipped with Thermadore & Subzero appliances, granite counter tops. The home offers direct access parking, 3 fireplaces, a wonderful outdoor oasis for entertaining& quiet enjoyment.
Listed by Allison Mazer of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
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