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Boston Real Estate and Beyond: Historic Homes

In addition to seeingtruly exceptional real estate in the Boston real estate market, as part of theSothebys International Realty network, Im also exposed to remarkable properties beyond Boston. For those who love historic homes, this post showcasessome lovely ones,here in Boston and around the world. Whether your dream historic home is in Boston or somewhere else, these homes courtesy of my Sothebys affiliates are remarkable.
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23 E ConcordStreet, Boston, MA

Boston, MassachusettsThis home is a picture perfect blend of a classic Boston Victorian brownstone with modern amenities and an open floor plan. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath duplex unit offers nearly 1,500 square feet of living space, and private off street parking. The gracious main entry is sunny and spacious and leads the way in to the main sleeping quarters.The large front bedroom is perfect for a second bedroom, nursery, and/or office. There's an over-sized, full bathroom with tiled tub, shower and plenty of storage. The master bedroom haswalk-through closets and an exquisite master bathroom.Downstairs is the perfect place for entertaining: an open floor plan with modern kitchen, dining area, half bathroom, and a huge living room with exterior accessto a private outdoor space perfect for a grill. There'sdirect access to an off-street parking space.This is an ideal South End location, close to many ofthe best restaurants in Boston.For more information and photos of this classic Boston brownstone home, click here. $1,059,000 

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Via Pietro Dazzi, Firenze, Florence, Italy

Florence, Firenze, Italy

This stunning Florence property is in the Monte Morello hills area. The villa dates to the 15thcentury, and belonged in the 19th century to Matilde Bonaparte and Russian Prince Anatolio Demidoff. It was then it assumed the final structure that is admired today.The building has three floors in the upstream, and a garden allItaliana on the lower side: on that front there is a nineteenth-century loggia with three arches on twin columns. This luxury apartment occupies half of the main floor, and is occupied mostly by elegantly decorated sumptuous rooms. The main entrance is located on the upper side, from which through a wide doorway it leads to a hall decorated with marble busts and a frescoed ceilings. From the hall through a monumental stone staircase you can reach the first floor's elegant door to the main hall, witha wonderful vaulted and frescoed ceiling with nineteenth-century motifs. This room leads to another equally great room and a terrace, which runs parallel to the hall, from which one gets a charming view of Florence and of the garden allitaliana that continues with the great lawn of the English park. The park consists of a green scenic spot of great beauty that serves as the main villas background. The other lodgings are used as sumptuous rooms and comfortable quarters in the home service, all renovated elegantly. Inside the apartment there are three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large kitchen, a studio and various utility rooms. All this is accompanied by big rooms on the basement floor.For more information and photos of this historic Firenze home, click here.$2,231,147

 

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Platnerska 87/7, Prague,Czech

Prague, CzechEnjoy a candlelit dinner on a terrace overlooking the Old Townin the City of a Hundred Spires. The pair of terraces built into the roof truly set this property apart. Enjoy unique views of the city, including the classic panorama found on most postcards; you can also take your breakfast whilst gazing at Prague Castle.Located just a few minutes from Charles Bridge, this homeoffers a mixof romance, history and modern living. This attractive duplex apartment occupies the sixth and seventh floors of acorner house. The current building dates from 1895, but the foundations were laid at a time when armorers in nearby workshops still made plate armor for the King of Bohemia's knights (hence the street name: platnr in old Czech is a smith specialized in making plate armor). Just open the door and you will find yourself surrounded by both the glorious past and the vibrant present of the Czech capital.This homehas a floor area of 2,600 square feet on two levels. There is a study, three bathrooms and a large bedroom; the living room alone, with its custom-made kitchen corner, totals approximately 1,100 square feet.The apartment underwent complex renovation in 2002, with the focus placed on the practical use of space. The bathroom is tiledin various kinds of marble such as green Italian, rose Portuguese, and Iranian, as well as the travertine flooring and the bespoke wooden furniture. The apartment is fully air-conditioned and equipped with a building-wide integrated security system linked to a central security station.For more information and photos of this Pragueproperty, click here.$1,473,486American Dollars 

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Count's Castle in Rua Duque de Caxias, Sao Paolo, Brazil

Sao Paolo,BrazilThis wonderful residence in the past belonged to a Count. With ample accommodation and greensurrounds, it hasa lot ofgarden, native centennial, and fruit trees. Living here is almost like living in Europe, because of the trees and the pleasant climate that natural vegetation surrounding the property and the neighborhood provides. The construction is very solid, made of stone and hardwood. All the woodwork and marble were brought from Europe.The property has an imposing living room with fireplace and passage to the large balcony, dining room, nightclub, wine cellar, an attic that is almost another home, library, games room, swimming pool, comfortable facilities for employees, and more. And in the garden is a great chapel. The location has easy access to the main avenues of the region, local businesses and is close to the best international schools in Sao Paulo. For more information and photos of Count's Castle, click here. $4,781,334American Dollars I can handle your real estate needs here in Boston as well as globally. As always, if you have questions about buying or selling homes in Boston or beyond, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow.

 

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Boston Waterfront 2 Bed Condo with Views of Harbor and City $1,799,000

Boston Waterfront CondosLocated in the boutique Howe & Bainbridge building, this new-to-market Boston Waterfront 2 bed condo is an exceptional top floor, duplex penthouse withopen floor plan, hardwood floors, and views of the harbor and city. This 1,777 square foot unit offers a generous living/dining room ideal for entertaining featuring gleaming hardwood floors, traditional exposed brick walls, and a gas fireplace. A full wall of glass sliding doors overlooking the Boston harbor tops off this incredible space.The updated kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel Bosch appliances, ample cabinets, breakfast bar, and separate dining space. The generous master suite featuresharbor views, a walk-in closet, and en suite bathroom with whirlpool soaking tub, separate spa style glass shower, and double vanity. A spacious second bedroom suite offers privacy and bonus sitting area. There are a total of 2.5 bathrooms.There is an expansive common roof deck, elevator in building, and an optional parking space available to purchase.See more photos and details for 220 Commercial Street, #5A.See other Boston Waterfront 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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South Boston 1 Bed Condo Abundant with Amenities $799,000

South Boston 1 bed condosThis oversized South Boston 1 bed condo is a corner unit with awe-inspiring skyline views. It is located in the highly sought-after Court Square Press building and is in pristine condition. It has a dramatic open concept floor plan, large entrance foyer, and an updated chef's dream kitchen with top of the line stainless steelappliances, granite counters, marble backsplash tiles, abundant cabinetry, and a breakfast bar.There is an enormous open and airy living room and dining room. The home offers cascading natural light in every room, tall ceilings, and richly stained wide plank hardwood floors throughout.The king-sized master bedroom suite has a lavish en suite bath. There is also a guest half bath. This home has generous closets, storage, and in-unit laundry. One garage parking space is included.Located across from the Broadway T-Station, this building's amenities include 24 hour concierge service, onsite exclusive gym, private courtyard, and an elevated plaza deck with garden walkways, sun deck andswimming pool!See more details and photos for 9 W. Broadway, #500.See other South Boston 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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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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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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New Boston Condo Developments for the City Dweller at Heart

 Jordan loftsFour new condo buildings recently featured by Boston Magazine are great examples of homes for devoted city dwellers. With an interesting mix of amenities, they all offer 2 and 3 bedroom units, high-end interiors, and bustlingcity backdrops.These four developments are Jordan Lofts on Harrison Avenue in the South End; 10 Farnsworth at Fort Point; The Boulevard along the Rose Kennedy Greenway; and Port 45 at the crossroads of Fort Point, Southie's Broadway Station, and the South End. All have decidedly modern interiors, while the exteriors on them varyfrom ultra mod to renovated classic brick with good old-fashioned industrial elements.Twoof the buildings will be ready for occupancy this year, and the othertwo in 2018. Read Boston Magazine's Four Hot New Condo Developments for the Die-Hard Urbanite.Are you in the market tobuya condo or home inBoston? Heres myoverview of Boston real estate byneighborhood.In my 25 years in the Boston real estate market, I have helped hundreds of people buy and sell Boston condos and homes. If you need assistance, or if you have questions about buying or selling Boston real estate, please dont hesitate to call me at617-584-9790.You can alsoemail me by clicking the button below. Boston real estate 

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Amazon Expanding into Boston's Back Bay Neighborhood

Amazon.com Inc. will be expanding into Boston, and specifically into Back Bay, according to the Boston Globe.The Seattle -based company has arrangeda lease with WeWork Cos., a provider of work spaces to not just freelancers, but also remote locations of larger companies.Amazon's Cambridge 171,000 square foot office in Kendall Square is expected to stay where it is.WeWork currently has one Cambridge location on Massachusetts Avenue. It hasthreeBoston locationsat South Station, St. James Street, and in Fort Point.The Amazon expansion would happen in the St. James Street location.Read The Boston Globe's Amazon Settles on Back Bay for Boston Expansion.Are you planning to relocate to Boston, and thinking about where to live?Are you in the market tobuya condo or home inBoston? Heres myoverview of Boston real estate byneighborhood.In my 25 years in the Boston real estate market, I have helped hundreds of people buy and sell Boston condos and homes. If you need assistance, or if you have questions about buying or selling Boston real estate, please dont hesitate to call me at617-584-9790.You can alsoemail me by clicking the button below. Boston real estate 

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South Boston 3 Bed Condo With Private Southeast Facing Deck $619,000

South Boston 3 bed condo Here's a chance to live in a South Boston3 bed condo in the most desirable of East side locations. This floor-through unit offers 2 full baths, open concept living, high ceilings, and incredible natural light. The granite chef's kitchen features stainlessappliances, glass-tile backsplash, and direct access formal dining. You can relax next to the fireplace in theoversized living room.The master suite features agigantic walk-in closet, bow window, and custom bath.This home has a private deck with southeast exposure, making it the perfect place to spend Spring and Summer. There are generous guest bedrooms, central A/C, and private storage.Here are more details and photos for 212 L Street, #2.Here are more South Boston 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 Real Estate: Curbed Boston's Idea Awards 2016

Rendering by Pelli Clark Pelli Architects#BostonRealEstate #BostonRedevelopmentThe always-alert team at Curbed Boston has pointed outthe forward movement ofbuilding abovetransit in Boston.Curbed's new 2016 awards post highlights its favorite transit-inspired construction ideas, whether they involve building above the Mass Turnpike or atop South Station and Back Bay Station.Read Curbed Boston's Curbed Awards 2016: Idea of the Year.If you have questions about buying or selling homes in the Boston real estate market, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow. Boston real estate 

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New Smoke Alarm Rules for Older Massachusetts Homes

South End Boston Multi-Family homeA recent change in Massachusetts law now requires homes built before 1975 to have smoke detectors with 10-year life spans when sold.The State Fire Marshal's public education page states that some new smoke alarms come with a 10-year, sealed, non-rechargeable, non-replaceable battery. The entire alarm needs to be replaced after ten years, but thebatteries themselves never need changing during that time.In hisexcellent Massachusetts Real Estate Law Blog, real estate attorney Richard Vetstein explains changes as well as current rules in Massachusetts smoke detector regulations:

"The new rules provide thatwhen homes built before 1975 are sold, the house must be equipped with smoke detectors with a 10-year life span. These detectors are sold as 10 year sealed lithium battery power smoke alarms. They can be found at your local Home Depot or hardware store.Also remember thatcurrent rulesrequire photoelectric detectors covering the area within 20 feet of a kitchen or bathroom containing a bathtub or shower. The 10 year sealed detectors are sold with both photoelectric and the older ionization technologies..."

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