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| 52 Athens Street #4 |
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| Boston MA 02127 |
| Top Floor Unit, South Boston Duplex Loft |
| Date Sold: March 1, 2007 |
| Parking: 1 Deeded Garage Space |
| Pets: Pet Friendly Building |
| Outdoor Space: Private Terrace |
| Square Footage: 1232 SF± |
| 2BR/1½BA Duplex |
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| Welcome to a new chapter in modern urban living, right at the edge of Boston's emerging Seaport District. |
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Condo Fee: $238/mo. includes water + sewer, C.A.M., master insurance and professional management. |
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R.E. Taxes: $2784.16/FYR2006 with residential exemption. |
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| Built new in 2004 and subsequently customized, this top-floor duplex offers both open plan living spaces and defined rooms. |
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Unique to this 10-unit loft-style condo building are the deep-cut, custom-built wooden window frames.
Each window along its 3-sided exposure is fitted with custom solar shades. |
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| The open plan of the main entertaining space easily accommodates multiple living areas for dining, reading, watching TV or just simply relaxing. |
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| A center island flanked by 2 accent walls serves to separate the kitchen area from the main living space. |
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| Whether its cocktail hour or breakfast the next morning, the center island feature is a natural focal point when entertaining at home. |
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| On the "kitchen side" the center island serves as an expansive workspace. |
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| The kitchen features plenty of custom-made Europly cabinetry. |
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| The stainless steel appliances include a Sub-zero refrigerator and an Amana slide-in gas oven/range with overhead microwave. |
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| The center island features additional Europly cabinetry, a suspended, illuminated open storage shelf, Bosch dishwasher and a double undermount sink. |
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| All counter surfaces have been finished with polished carerra marble. |
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| Adjoining the kitchen/dining area is a half-bathroom, for the convenience of friends and guests. |
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| The half-bathroom features tile flooring and a floating washbasin with vanity mirror. |
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| Leading-off from the kitchen area is an access hallway to the unit's 2nd means of egress. |
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| A utility closet houses the condo's heating + AC air handling unit. |
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| A wooden-framed glass door provides both natural light to the unit's eastern exposure and access to the building's 2nd means of egress. |
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| As a 2nd means of egress, the "fire escape gantry" doubles as an unofficial outdoor space. |
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Waterfront Boston is clearly visible from the fire escape gantry when zooming-in with binoculars.
Among the building details are the new Residences at the Intercontinental and I.M. Pei's Harbor Towers. |
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| Please note: The access to the unit from the fire escape gantry is secure + private and serves as a 2nd means of egress only. |
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| Back in the main living/entertaining space of the downstairs level of this duplex condo. |
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| The southern exposure of the main living area floods the space with natural light. |
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| Leading-off from the main space are stairs to the unit's upper-level amenities. |
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| Traversing the stairs to the upper-level of the duplex condominium. |
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| The upper-level landing opens to a full bathroom and a 2nd bedroom. |
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The 2nd bedroom is large enough to accommodate a queen-size bed with side tables.
Alternatively, the 2nd bedroom can serve as an ideal home office or private study. |
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| The 2nd bedroom features 2 sliding-door storage closets with custom-made closet built-ins. |
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| Adjacent to the entrance to the main bedroom suite is a laundry closet featuring a stack washer/dryer unit. |
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| The main bedroom suite is located at the front of the building and features a 2-sided window exposure. |
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| The main bedroom suite can accommodate a king-size bed with side tables and includes a sliding-door storage closet. |
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| Across the hall from the 2 bedroom suites is a full bathroom. |
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| The bathroom features tile flooring and a tub/shower unit with a glass splash wall and tile tub surround. |
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| The bathroom also includes a custom-built vanity with mirror. |
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| A wooden-framed glass door provides both natural light from the southern exposure to the upper-level of the unit and access to the outdoor terrace. |
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| The terrace is a rare outdoor amenity that defines this South Boston loft-style condominium. |
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| With room for your private garden, this unit's open terrace also offers views of downtown Boston and the Seaport District. |
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| The skylight over the top of the stairs filters natural light evenly over the upper-level landing. |
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| Gas forced hot air heating and central air conditioning are ducted throughout the loft. |
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| New amber colored, horizontal cut Bamboo flooring is featured throughout. |
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| The entrance hallway to the unit serves as a great art-wall for the condo. |
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| The entrance to the unit from the top floor common area hallway. |
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| The front entrance to the building features an intercom system and secure, off-street mailboxes. |
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| This unit is a new-build construction located at the corner of A Street + Athens Street in South Boston, at the edge of the burgeoning Seaport District. |
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