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| 881 East 1st Street #503 |
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| South Boston MA 02127 |
| Top Floor Unit, Seaport District Duplex Loft |
| Date Sold: June 25, 2006 |
| Parking: 2 Off-Street Parking Spaces |
| Pets: Pet Friendly Building |
| Outdoor Space: Private Deck + Common Garden |
| Square Footage: 1729 SF± |
| 1BR/2BA + DUPLEX plan |
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| Live "up top" in this bright + airy South Boston, top floor unit, duplex loft. |
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Condo Fee: $386.20/mo. includes water + sewer, C.A.M., insurance and on-site management. |
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R.E. Taxes: $4,894.68/FYR2010 with residential exemption. |
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| Converted 8 years ago and recently renovated, this loft is a perfect canvas for open plan living. |
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| Located on the top floor, this unit is one of 32 in a modest-sized, elevator building with high owner-occupancy. |
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| The top floor units are a new-construction addition that complement the overall restoration of the original building. |
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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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| Polished hardwood floors have been used throughout the new construction addition. |
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| A spacious 2nd sitting area features a skylight and windows with great views of Boston's outer harbor. |
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| The raised platform within the main space defines a unique separate living area. |
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| Numerous track-lighting fixtures provide additional light to the main living space. |
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| A recent upgrade has been the installation of 8' sliders that open to a private deck. |
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| The deck has been refurbished and serves as an ideal outdoor retreat when entertaining at home. |
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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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| New timbers and super-polished hardwood floors have been used throughout the new construction addition. |
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| Among the upgrades featured in this loft is the decorative fireplace and wine bar casework with built-in cooler. |
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A utility alcove provides access to the unit's amenities, e.g., AC air handling unit, hot water system an laundry closet.
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| The laundry closet houses a stack washer/dryer unit. |
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| The utility alcove also houses additional storage shelving within the loft. |
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| A full bathroom adjoins the utility alcove, adjacent to the main living space. |
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| The bathroom features tile flooring, tub/shower unit with vanity + mirror. |
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| The handcrafted casework provides a natural separation between the utility corridor from the main living space. |
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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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| 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 of the loft. |
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| Traversing the stairs to the upper level of the loft. |
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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 queen-size bed with side tables. |
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| The bedroom design is complete with a twin-door, storage closet. |
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| The twin-door storage closet features custom closet built-ins. |
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| The upstairs bedroom level features its own full bathroom ensuite. |
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| The bathroom features tile flooring and a floating vanity with cabinet mirror. |
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| The tub/shower unit features subway-style tile tub surround. |
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| The upper closet houses a 2nd air handling unit delivering heating and AC for the upper level of the loft. |
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| The building is pre-wired with fiber optic throughout for high speed digital cable and modem connections via RCN. |
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| A coat/storage closet is conveniently located by the entryway 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 for added durability. |
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| The building features a spacious elevator and state-of-the-art safety alarm + sprinkler system. |
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| Both the lobby and elevator floors have been also tiled with slate for added durability. |
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| Past renovations to the lobby have included 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, within which 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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