Im fortunateto see some truly exceptional real estate in the Boston real estate market. And as part of theSothebys International Realty network, I'm also exposed to remarkable properties beyond Boston. In this post I showcase some spectacularurban oasis homes, here in Boston and beyond. Whether you're looking for your own oasis in the heart of Boston or dreaming about owning a second city home in another metropolitan area, these homes courtesy of my Sotheby's affiliates are sure to please.
168 Beacon Street#1, Boston | Back BayLuxury Real Estate
Boston, Massachusetts This magnificent 3 bedroom duplex on the waterside Beacon Street has alarge private terrace. This home has an extra wide floor plan with spectacular entertaining space. The parlor level includes the formal living space, baronial dining room, and acustom eat-in kitchen and family room.The kitchen has been updated with white marble countertops and top of the line appliances. All of these rooms are accented by soaring ceilings, beautiful crown molding, fireplaces and large windows. Bedrooms are located on the garden level and include an imposing master suite with 5-piece marble bath, multiple closets, and private courtyard garden. This is a true Back Bay classic that is topped off with two garage parking spaces.For more information on this beautiful Boston condo, click here. $5,490,000
Greenwich Village, Manhattan, NY | Luxury Real Estate
Greenwich Village, NYC, NY This massive 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home in the heart of Greenwich Village is one of eight full floor apartments meticulously designed with custom finishes and intricate detailing.With approx. 4,816 square feet of living and entertaining space, this home is the epitome of luxury living. Agracious private foyer leads to a sprawling 67 foot wide living room with oversized north-facing windows and spectacular ceiling heights. The state-of-the-art chefs kitchen is fitted with an ILVE stove and eight burner cooktop with two grilling trays, Miele oven and refrigerator, a large wine cooler, and an abundance of cabinet and storage space.All four bedrooms are located on the southern wing, each with en-suite bathroom and large closets. A gracious library is adjacent to the laundry room with morestorage space. The expansive master bedroom features large south facing windows, an enormous walk-in closet and a row of 3 California closets for additional storage space. The en-suite master bath is fitted with gorgeous counter tops and double sinks, an over-sized soaking tub, and steam shower.This magnificent home is in a boutique condominium with white-glove service featuring a 24-hour doorman and a fully equipped fitness center. This residence comes with a dedicated parking space and extra storage and bike storage.For more information on this luxurious home, click here. $9,995,000
San Francisco, CA | Luxury Real Estate
San FranciscoThis grand Queen Anne Victorian with an exquisite facade is a rare offering, on the market for the first time in almost a century. Sitting on an extra-large lot on a coveted flat block in prime Pacific Heights, it has tall ceilings, inlaid hardwood floors, and a triple parlor living room-dining room-family room.The delightful breakfast room overlooks the sunny south garden. Upstairsare 7-8 bedrooms and 3 full baths. A lower level media room has aprohibition-era bar, bonus rooms, and 1/2 bath.This home presents an opportunity to customize a classic and historic Victorian mentioned in Here Today and Gables and Fables. Re-design schematics available. The location has a Walk Score of 95. For more information on this exceptional home, click here. $6,950,000
San Antonio, TX | Luxury Real Estate
San Antonio, TXPerched atop the distinguished Grand Hyatt in the heart of San Antonio, this divine condominium is Downtown San Antonio's premier residence.On the 33rd and 34th floor, this 6,024 square foot residence has been recently and impeccably renovated to the highest standards and offers a chic, contemporary take on urban living. The floor plan is ideal for both entertaining and everyday living, withfive bedrooms, six bathrooms, three living areas, three balconies, and a spacious terrace. Beautifully scaled rooms with multiple exposures and outlooks abound.One of the most notable features of the condo is stepping out onto the vast 367 square foot terrace to enjoy the dramatic views. The lovely corner living room with wall-mounted fireplace has a balcony to the North with wraparound views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Beyond, the South-facing dining room perfectly frames the Tower of Americas from its impressive windows.The expansive master suite provides the ultimate retreat with a lavish spa bath and breathtaking views from the private balcony. The architecturally stunning glass and wood staircase seamlessly connects the two floors of this grand duplex. Upstairsare two additional living spaces, office, and private gym. The building offers 24-hour concierge service, valet parking, room service, a fitness center, housekeeping, and a rooftop pool overlooking San Antonio's captivating skyline.For more information on this beautiful San Antonio home, click here. $4,500,000 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 at
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#BostonCondos #BostonRealEstateThis Boston Seaport 1 bed condo is in one of the original live/work loft buildings in the Seaport/South Boston neighborhood. It has an open floor plan with 11' ceilings, a bedroom alcove, and a custom kitchen andbath. The spacious kitchen is 2 years new, with white lacquer cabinets, Caesarstone counter tops, gas cooking, beverage center, glass backsplash, "pot filler," Electrolux appliances, and excellent storage space. The custom bath has awalk in shower stall.There is also a side-by-side washer/dryer room.Many cool industrial details include concrete mushroom columns, cast concrete ceilings, and concrete floors. The Massport windows offer excellent sound insulation. There is indoor tandem garage parking for 1 car.This building has a common roof deck. This home's location is convenient to the 
Looking for some good reads for the holiday season? If you'd like to explore the ever-evolving organic species known as the city, Curbed Boston has published an intriguing new book list. I find that the holiday season can be a perfect time for settling in with a good book, and this list looks inviting!While Curbed's "101 Books About Where and How We Live"has many classics on the subject of urban environments, it offers plenty of new works witha vastarray of city-related topics. These include architecture, city and subway photography, city planning, city dwelling, travel, global economy, creativity, race, baseball, politics, living alone, water scarcity, walkability, infrastructure, eviction, city wildlife (think pigeons, rodents, and snails), among many others.The span of cities explored in the list is equally broad, with books about Auschwitz, Paris, Detroit, New Orleans, Cairo, New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin, Shanghai, Boston, Flint, Seattle, London, Miami, and more. The list evenincludes a graphic novel by Chris Ware set in Chicago.Here'sCurbed Boston's 
#BostonOpenHouses#BostonRealEstateI hope you had a warm and happy Thanksgiving holiday!Are you searchingfora Boston condo or single family home?Here are the Boston open houses scheduled forSaturday & Sunday, November 26& 27,in the downtown Boston neighborhoodsand beyond.The inventory ofopen houses happening this weekend is much lower than usual due to the holiday. That doesn't mean you shouldn't get out and look, though. To see the locations and times, click the neighborhood links ofinterest to you. If youd like tolook beyond Boston, click the Search for other neighborhoods and towns link.Inventory of Boston condos and homes for sale is still historically low, and that can often causenew listings to gounderagreement quickly. If youreserious about buying, get toopenhouses as soon as those properties come on the market.If you can,go withanexperienced broker (that would be me25 years). 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.
#BostonRedevelopment #BostonRealEstateBoston's new master plan for development is designed with a year 2050 citywide population of 800,000 residents in mind, according to a Boston Globe article."Imagine Boston 2030," as the plan is called, sees new neighborhoods coming to life in the outer reaches of the city over the next decade. Boston Mayor Marty J. Walsh also envisions a more updated way of life for the city:
#BostonCondos #BostonHomesIn the heart of Midtown Boston is one ofthe best-of-the-best luxury condominium complexes in the city.The 
#BostonCondos #BostonRealEstateThe city of Cambridge, MA is just a quick skip over the Charles River from Boston. Cambridge has, among other things, the distinction of being home to 20 "Bell and Fandetti" townhouse communities.What's a Bell and Fandetti townhouse? It's a home designed and built in the 70s and 80s by architects Doug Bell and Gerald Fandetti, which many people love for their loft-like feel. They have a modern style which includes skylights and 3-story ceilings.One of these townhouses hit the market a week or so ago, and it's already no longer available. It's a 2 bed, 2 bath home with 1,300 square feet of living space.Read about that
#BostonCondos #BeaconHillCondosThis Beacon Hill 3 bed condo is a single floor residencewith custom appointed finishes and meticulous attention to detail. Located inthe heart of 
#BostonRedevelopment #BostonRealEstateThe once beautiful, now decrepit, former Alexandra Hotel in Boston's 