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| 881 East 1st Street #503 |
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| Boston MA 02127 |
| Penthouse Unit, South Boston Loft |
| Date Sold: June 24, 2005 |
| Parking: 2 Deeded Off-Street Spaces |
| Pets: Pet Friendly Building |
| Outdoor Space: Private Deck + BBQ Area |
| Square Footage: 1729 SF± |
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| Live "up top" in this bright + airy South Boston, Penthouse duplex loft. |
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Condo Fee: $304/mo. includes water + sewer, C.A.M., insurance and on-site management. |
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R.E. Taxes: $3,549/FYR2004 without residential exemption. |
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| The main living area enjoys 16-foot ceilings, adding to this loft's sense of space + light. |
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| The open floor plan allows for flexible room layout to accommodate multiple living spaces for dining, reading, working, watching TV or simply relaxing. |
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| A modern kitchen is open to the main space, perfect for entertaining at home. |
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| A formal dining area naturally adjoins the open kitchen. |
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| Converted four years ago, this spacious loft is a perfect canvas for open plan living. |
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| The Penthouse units are a new-construction addition that complement the overall restoration of the original building. |
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| The raised platform within the main space defines a unique, separate living area. |
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| The upper platform area features extensive cabinet and shelving-unit built-ins. |
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| Numerous track-lighting fixtures provide additional light to the upper platform space. |
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| French doors open to a large outdoor, private balcony. |
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| The view from the balcony looks over Pleasure Bay towards Spectacle Island, where a five minute walk takes you to Castle Island, Lagoon Beach, and miles of newly refurbished boardwalks. |
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| The balcony is perfect for outdoor entertaining. |
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| Large enough to accommodate a B-B-Q, the balcony adds "outdoor charm" to this inner-city Penthouse loft. |
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| The heavy timber columns with their original cast iron lintels have been restored, recalling this loft's industrial past. |
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| New timbers and super-polished hardwood floors have been used throughout the new construction addition. |
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| The main living space opens to an adjoining utility alcove. |
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| The utility alcove features a large twin-door storage closet, washer/dryer hook-up and access to the lower-level, full bathroom. |
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| The lower-level bathroom features tile flooring, tub/shower unit and vanity with a dress mirror. |
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| Other amenities of the bathroom include telephone connectivity. |
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| The open kitchen with its high bar-top is a natural focal point for entertaining at home. |
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| A 2nd means of egress leads-off from the galley-style kitchen. |
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| The kitchen features plenty of cabinets and a full complement of appliances, including: fridge, stove, microwave, compactor, dishwasher + disposal. |
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| A gas cook-top/oven forms the centerpiece of the expanded work bench/bar-top that separates the kitchen from the main living space. |
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| Adjacent to the entrance of the loft are the stairs leading to the upper level of the loft. |
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| A carpet runner protects the stairs leading to the upper level. |
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| The upper-level of the loft is a fully carpeted bedroom suite. |
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| The space can easily accommodate a king-size bed with side tables. |
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| The bedroom design is complete with a twin-door, storage closet and direct access to a full bathroom ensuite. |
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| The bathroom features tile flooring, tub/shower unit with tiled tub surround, vanity sink + mirror. |
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| Gas forced hot air heating and central air conditioning are ducted throughout the loft. |
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| A coat closet is conveniently located by the entrance hallway to the unit. |
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| The entrance to the unit from the 5th floor common area hallway. |
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The 5th floor common area hallway is tiled with slate.
Significantly, the building conversion retained the original post & beam construction throughout the common areas. |
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| The building features a new elevator and state-of-the-art safety alarm + sprinkler system. |
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| Both the lobby and elevator floors have been tiled with slate for added durability. |
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| Recent renovations to the lobby (Spring 2004) include new industrial lighting and paint work. |
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| The industrial chic of the lobby is further defined by the back-lit, suspended wire-mesh ceiling. |
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| The building features secure, off-street mailboxes. |
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| Access to the building is secure via a lobby entrance intercom system. |
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| The main entrance to the 881 East 1st street loft condominiums. |
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| A ramp to the building's main entrance provides easy disabled access. |
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| Residents benefit from a private, off-street parking lot (2 spaces are deeded to this unit -- #3 + #23). |
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| Immediately adjoining the rear of the building is a paved, common BBQ area. |
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| Adjacent to the BBQ area is a large, common, grassy back yard that extends all the way to East 2nd Street. |
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With common table and chairs, the back yard will soon feature a common vegetable garden.
Other out-door amenities include a 5 minute walk to Castle Island, Lagoon Beach and miles of newly refurbished boardwalks around Pleasure Bay. |
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Exterior view of the 881 East 1st Street loft condominiums.
Commuting solutions:
• To downtown, the financial district, Amtrak train connections, the interstate bus terminal, ferries, the waterfront -- Take the #7 MBTA bus at the corner and you're at South Station (Red T Line) in minutes.
• To Newbury Street, visiting Copley Square, or the South End -- Take the #9 MBTA bus and leave your car behind.
• 881 East 1st Street is also convenient to I-93, the Mass Pike and Boston Logan Airport. |
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