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Boston Living: Parks, Squares, Fens and Plazas to Enjoy

Boston livingNow thatwe're suddenly having glorious weather, let's look at some of the great outdoorsy environs the City of Boston has to offer! The Boston lifestyle offers many excellentspaces to enjoy.Curbed Boston has put together one of its lovely signature maps of 11 dreamy downtown Boston locales, designed for days like this. Featured among them are some big open spaces, water features, trees, and views.Read Curbed Boston's Boston's Great Weather: Where to Enjoy it Right Now Downtown.Enjoy this spring weather!Thinking about relocating to Boston?If youhavequestions about buying or selling Boston condos or homes, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow. Boston real estate 

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South Boston's Broadway Theatre Will Have Second Act as Residences

Broadway Theatre South BostonWhen the Broadway Theatre opened in 1920 in South Boston, the cinema's designers probably never imagined it one day becominga residentialbuilding. But that's exactly what the next scene looks likefor this historic 44,000 square foot building at 420 West Broadway that has been vacant since the 1980s.A proposal to restore aspects of the theatre, and add 42 residential units, was submitted to the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) in January. At a recent BPDA meeting, the plan was approved.The developer aims to retain and restore the two-story brick portion of the building that housedthe theater's lobby, with the goal ofrepurposingit into a new residential lobby as well as retail and/or restaurant space.RODE Architects Inc. designed the new plan which includes 42 units ranging in size from 502-949 square feet each. Included is a garage with 42 parking spaces.See the project applicationsubmitted to the BPDA.If youhavequestions about buying or selling Boston condos or homes, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow. Boston real estate

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South End 3 Bed Condo on Sunny Side of the Street $1,250,000

South End 3 bed condoThis South End 3 bed condois aparlor and second floor duplex on the sunny side of Columbus Avenue. The first level has high ceilingsand is front facing, receivinggreat sunlight. The kitchen with modern appliances opens up to the dining and living room with decorative fireplace, baywindow, and hardwood floors.The master bedroom has a traditional bay window with an en suite master bathroom and a walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, which are very quiet, have views of the Prudential building. They have a California closet, and share a full bath with beautiful tile work and tub.This is an elevator building with access to parking and stroller friendly unit entry. There is a brand new Electrolux washer/dryer in the unit, and a common laundry room. A huge common roof deck has great city views. Air conditioning was added recently and owners rent a direct access full parking behind building.See more photos and details for 529 Columbus Avenue, #23.See other South End condos for sale.If youhavequestions about this property, or about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email usingthe blue linkbelow. Boston real estate

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Boston Open Houses This Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, April 8 & 9

Boston open housesAre you searchingfora Boston condo or single family home? Here are the Boston open houses scheduled forSaturday & Sunday, April 8& 9,in the downtown Boston neighborhoodsand beyond.Inventory of Boston condos and homes for sale is still historically low, and that can result in properties goingunder agreement quickly. If youreserious about buying, I recommend that you get toopenhouses as soon as newproperties come on the market.If you can,go withanexperienced broker. That would be me 25 years and counting! That is,someone who canexpertly advise you, prepare and present anoffer for you, negotiate in your interests, and guideyour transaction throughthe various potential pitfallsthat can derail a Boston real estate deal. If you cant have me attend with you, please write my name in with yours on the sign-in sheet.In my 25 years in the Boston real estate market, I havehelpedhundreds of people buy and sell Boston condos and homes. If you need assistance, call me.Click on the neighborhoods of interest to you to see the open house listings.

Back Bay South End
Beacon Hill Midtown
Waterfront Seaport
North End South Boston
Leather District Fenway
Cambridge Somerville
Brookline Newton
Charlestown
Search for other nhoods and towns

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Charlestown 3 Bed Single Family Home Brimming with Amenities $1,795,000

Charlestown 3 bed single family This Charlestown 3 bed single family home is just off Monument Square. An impressive Italianate Victorian brick home, circa 1853, it offers 2,900 square feet of living space. This home gets both East and West sun, and featuresgleaming pumpkin pine floors throughout, 2 full and 2 half baths, a lovely dining room with Carrara ornamental fireplace, and a full butler's servery with wine cooler, refrigerator & wet bar. In fact, there are many remarkable amenities and upgrades throughout.The elegant living room has custom shelving and cabinetry and a period fireplace mantel. There is an enormous chef's dream kitchen with built-in banquette seating, sparkling new countertops, refinished cabinetry, and top of the line Thermador stainless steel appliances. The kitchenalso has a charming brick accent wall, large pantry, limestone tile heated floors, and direct access to a serene brick and cobblestone English courtyard!This spacious home's second floor has a fireplaced family room with bookcase-lined walls and inviting bay window seat. The master bedroom has towering ceilings. There's a custom bath with Carrara marble herringbone floors, double vanity and tub surround.See more photos and details for 12 Cedar Street.If youhavequestions about this property, or about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email usingthe blue linkbelow. Boston real estate

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South End Redevelopment: A Park Planned Where You'd Least Expect it

South End under expressway parkInk Underground is the name of the new park planned for under Boston's Southeast Expressway. Itsdeveloper, National Development, is the same firmwho brought the residential/mixed-use Ink Block to the South End. This seemingly unlikely place for a park sitsbeneath Ink Block and Fort Point Channel.The eight acres are being leased to National Development for the next 35 years, according to the Boston Globe. With a visionto make it aplace forconcerts, fitness classes, bike paths, street art and more, National Developmentsees such activities as vital to its attractiveness:

Were really trying to make it into an urban playground and achieve a kind of cool factor, said managing partner Ted Tye. We need to make it active, so people populate it.

Read the Boston Globe's A Park Beneath a Highway? One is Coming to the South End.If youhavequestions about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow. Boston real estate

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    Back Bay 3 Bed Condo on the River Side of Beacon Street $2,995,000

    Back Bay 3 bed condoThis gorgeous Back Bay 3 bedcondo on the riverside of Beacon Street has spectacular views! Newly renovated, it has direct elevator access opening to a chic kitchen with top of the line appliances such as Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer, Legacy stove and Viking wine fridge. The living room has soaring ceiling heights, cherry hardwood floors, fireplace, picturesque Charles river views and great natural light throughout the day.The master bedroom has anen-suite master bathroom, fireplace, and huge front facing windows overlooking Beacon Street. Anotherbedroom has a full bathroom adjacent with tub, perfect for when entertaining guests. Lofted off the living room is a second master suite with ample storage and glass French windows that allow more river views. The large common roof deck hasfront row seats to Fourth of July fireworks. There's laundry in the unit. One garage parking spot is included. Note: Garage is a tandem space in center of garage with the new owner not needing to move anyone's car at anytime.See more photos and details for 188 Beacon Street, #3.See other Back Bay condosfor sale.If youhavequestions about this property, or about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email usingthe blue linkbelow. Boston real estate

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    Boston Redevelopment: Landmark Center Expansion Considers Adding a Park

    Landmark Center BostonAn approximately one-acre park may get added to the Landmark Center's expansion project, according to Curbed Boston. The mixed-use project at Park Drive just off Brookline Avenue includes housing, retail, office space, and a parking garage. The addition of a park would mean loss ofthe current parking lot currently in front of the center.The developers, Samuels & Associates, are responsible for such local projects as the Verb Hotel, the Fenway Triangle Trilogy, the Van Ness, and the still-awaited Pierce Boston. They also developed the Hingham Shipyard.Read Curbed Boston's Landmark Center Expansion Will Likely Include New Park.

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      Boston Open Houses: Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2

      Boston open housesAre you searchingfora Boston condo or single family home? Here are the Boston open houses scheduled forSaturday & Sunday, April 1& 2,in the downtown Boston neighborhoodsand beyond.Inventory of Boston condos and homes for sale is still historically low, and that can result in properties goingunder agreement quickly. If youreserious about buying, I recommend that you get toopenhouses as soon as newproperties come on the market.If you can,go withanexperienced broker. That would be me 25 years and counting! That is,someone who canexpertly advise you, prepare and present anoffer for you, negotiate in your interests, and guideyour transaction throughthe various potential pitfallsthat can derail a Boston real estate deal. If you cant have me attend with you, please write my name in with yours on the sign-in sheet.In my 25 years in the Boston real estate market, I havehelpedhundreds of people buy and sell Boston condos and homes. If you need assistance, call me.Click on the neighborhoods of interest to you to see the open house listings.

      Back Bay South End
      Beacon Hill Midtown
      Waterfront Seaport
      North End South Boston
      Leather District Fenway
      Cambridge Somerville
      Brookline Newton
      Charlestown
      Search for other nhoods and towns

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      Boston's Fenway Park Prepares for Opening Day

      Fenway park improvementsWith Opening Day for Fenway Park on the other side of this weekend(Monday, April 3), I'd like toshare an itemon Fenway Park construction by the Boston Business Journal.According to BBJ, at least $3.6 million in improvements to the park took place over the winter, ranging from structural shoring to building new game suites. BBJ has also put together a slideshow to illustrate what the park's ground crew preparations have been like in recent weeks. Those projects include removing ice and snow, removing grass, re-sodding, dismantling an ice rink, and plantinga coyote decoy to ward off geese.Read Boston Business Journal's Fenway Park Off-season Enhancements Will be Unveiled Soon.

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