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| 64 Marion Street |
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| Boston MA 02128 |
| East Boston Firehouse Loft |
| Date Sold: September 15, 2005 |
| Parking: 4 Garage Parking Spaces |
| Pets: Pet Friendly Building |
| Outdoor Space: Roof Deck + Terrace |
| Square Footage: 3800 SF± |
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| Enjoy unique custom refinements in this one-of-a-kind, tri-level converted firehouse loft. |
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| The expansiveness of the main space is a perfect canvas for open plan living. |
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| The living area features a 50" Plasma HDTV + HDTV Tivo with built-in surround sound system. |
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| Other amenities of the living area include a remote control gas fireplace, visible from 3 sides. |
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| All window banks have Lutron automatic black-out shades that can be individually or centrally controlled. |
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| The entire loft has been wired with a Smarthouse lifestyle system that delivers the surround sound for radio, satellite TV, a 1000 disc digital DJ, Lutron lighting + shades, 3 exterior cameras and entry + garage door release via touch screen control panels. |
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| 4" wide, ebony stained white oak hardwood floors have been newly installed throughout. |
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| A 3 zone, 9 ton capacity HVAC system delivers heating and cooling throughout the loft. |
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| A modern open, exceptionally tricked-out kitchen is an Epicurean's delight! |
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| The SieMatic cabinetry with auto-close drawers and back-lit glass paneling creates a kitchen workspace as beautiful as it is functional. |
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| A Thermidor warming drawer has been incorporated into the center island design. |
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| Other integrated appliances include a Miele dishwasher, trash compactor and hidden microwave cabinet. |
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| The kitchen features a twin-door Sub Zero refrigerator with separate Sub Zero freezer drawers. |
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| A Sub Zero dual-zone wine refrigerator is also included in the kitchen design. |
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| A 48" Wolf gas range, dual oven with 6 burner stove top + stainless steel char broiler grill includes a direct venting extractor hood. |
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| Hot/Cold filtered water dispenser completes the center island design. |
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| All counter surfaces have been beautifully finished with polished gray quartz stone. |
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| The long breakfast bar of the kitchen is a natural focal point for entertaining at home. |
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| The adjoining wall unit to the kitchen features a built-in Miele espresso coffee station and steam oven. |
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| A 500 SF± entertainment deck is accessed directly from the kitchen. |
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| The 16' foot sliding glass doors can be opened to create an indoor/outdoor space. |
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| 2 skylights flood the loft with additional natural light. |
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| A guest bedroom suite adjoins the main living space. |
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| The guest room is large enough to accommodate a king-size bed with side tables and an additional sitting area. |
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| The guest room also features 2 built-in closets, black-out Lutron shades, 20" Plasma HDTV with Smarthouse audio control. |
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| Adjoining the guest room is a large full bathroom featuring Travertine floor tiling, a pedestal tub with air massage, and separate shower stall. |
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| The vanity includes a Channel double sink basin with Dornbracht fixtures, twin mirrors and an adjoining heated towel rack. |
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The shower stall includes a steam generator, 3 body sprays, rain shower head and handheld.
The bathroom also features heated flooring and Smarthouse audio control. |
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| A Chrometherapy light panel adorns the main living space wall. |
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| Open stairs lead to the upper-level living area. |
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| The upstairs living area is divided between a master bedroom suite and an adjoining home office. |
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The huge master bedroom suite is flooded with light from 4 oversize windows.
Alternatively, black-out the room with Lutron automatic shades. |
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The bedroom features a 42" Plasma HDTV + HDTV Tivo with built-in surround sound system.
Adjoining the bedroom is a luxuriously appointed bathroom ensuite. |
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| The master bathroom features Italian riverstone floor tiling, wall-mounted commode + double washbasins, Dornbracht fixtures and a spectacular 8.5' x 4' shower stall. |
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| The shower stall is complete with a steam generator, 6 body sprays, 2 handhelds and 2 Ondine rain shower heads with fiber optics Chrometherapy lighting. |
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| The fiber optics generate a gently oscillating hue of multi-colored light that has the effect of coloring the water as you shower. |
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| The shower stall is beautifully finished with imported Italian slate. |
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Double Porcher glass sinks are mounted on a slate slab.
Adjacent to the twin vanity mirrors is the in-bathroom Smarthouse audio control. |
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| The bathroom also features a SOK overflow jacuzzi tub with Chrometherapy lighting and a ceiling release water stream. |
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| The bathroom floor is heated as is the towel rack. |
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| A large walk-in closet featuring the laundry facilities also adjoins the bedroom suite. |
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| The walk-in closet features California Closet built-ins with adjustable shelving. |
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| The walk-in closet also includes a Bosch Nexxt P washer and gas dryer. |
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| Adjacent to the master bedroom suite is the loft's home office. |
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| Alternatively, the home office could also serve as a possible 3rd bedroom. |
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| The home office is wired for high speed internet access and features Lutron lighting + automatic black-out shades. |
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| A captain's gate acts as a guardrail to the firepole. |
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| The polished chrome firepole provides a quick + fun way to travel to the living room below. |
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| The home office is finished with built-in mahogany shelving and a Smarthouse audio control. |
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| A spiral staircase provides direct access from the upper-level landing to the roof deck. |
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| At 1000 SF± the roof deck is an outdoor party venue to behold. |
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| The roof deck is finished with maintenance free composite decking material and vinyl guardrails. |
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| The headhouse features lighting, speakers and gas, electric + water lines. |
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| The roof deck affords a spectacular view of Boston's city skyline. |
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| The Tobin bridge provides a dramatic backdrop to the south-western exposure. |
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| A brace keeps the headhouse door from slamming shut in a gust of wind. |
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| Robust steel tubing lend industrial chic to the spiral staircase. |
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| All handrails and guard rails are finished in stainless steel. |
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| The stairs leading back down to the main living space. |
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| Custom wire stringers serve as guardrails to the open stairs. |
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| Alternatively, use the fire pole for a quicker route downstairs. |
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| Other customized lifestyle features of the loft include central vacuum. |
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| Central fire and alarm systems are also featured throughout the loft. |
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| 1-of-2 open stairwells leads down to the garage/basement area. |
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| The main stairwell also leads down to the garage/basement and an entrance foyer. |
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| Both stairwells are illuminated with recessed path lighting. |
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| The main stairwell opens to an entrance foyer with an adjoining coat + mudroom. |
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| The foyer coat + mudroom also serves as an entrance from the garage. |
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2 Canadian red cedar automatic roller doors open to the street for direct access into the garage.
The heated garage is large enough to accommodate 2-to-3 cars.
The concrete floor has been sealed with an epoxy resin. |
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An electronics room at the rear of the garage houses the Smarthouse lifestyle system "brain" including: audio/video equipment rack, central Lutron lighting + shade controller, alarm + phone panels.
The garage also includes built-in speakers and Smarthouse audio controls. |
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| A sliding steel door opens to a half bathroom within the garage. |
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| The half bathroom features a wall mounted sink and vanity mirror. |
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| Ceramic floor tiling and a wall-mounted commode complete the half bath design. |
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| Wirebrush-scoured steel doors lend industrial charm to the build-out of the garage, mudroom and entrance foyer design. |
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| The entrance foyer to the loft features ceramic floor tiling. |
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| The exterior of the East Boston firehouse loft. |
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