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A LETTER FROM OUR OWNERS Spring of 2017 has been the busiest season in our firm’s 55-year history. We have completed several office renovations, and are about to re-open our Charlestown office in a new and improved location. Our Chairman teamed up with our colleagues in several major metropolitan markets to coauthor a book geared toward Chinese investors. Our leadership team is growing and several of our key team members were recently promoted. Our marketshare continues to grow and outpace the other firms in the state’s top ten list. We were also recognized by REAL Trends as #128 out of the top 500 firms in the country. Within our marketplace, properties are selling at a fevered pace, as we continue this record-breaking “sellers market.” In most price points, buyers are out in droves and multiple bid situations are common, causing active inventory to remain extremely low. While our region is seeing a number of new construction projects, property developers have not been able keep pace with the buyer demand. Some homeowners who would prefer to sell cannot find a new home to buy, which is creating a virtual logjam and compounding the inventory shortage. And, yet, with all of the challenges that this low inventory poses, our agents are helping record numbers of buyers find new homes for their next stage in life. This edition of The Collection contains some of the most beautiful homes in our communities. We also share property from our colleagues in locations far and wide. If you would like to see your home in the next edition — in print and online — contact one of our many skilled and experienced agents.
Yours truly, Larry and Paul
Larry Rideout Chairman, Co-Owner
Paul McGann President, Co-Owner
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ON THE COVER THE GREAT EXPERIMENT “BIG DIG HOUSE”
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YEAR IN REVIEW
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A PERENNIAL DREAM
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@SOUTHENDBOSTON
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IN TOWN
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ELLEN DEGENERES
listing showcase 34 – 45
BOSTON
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CAMBRIDGE
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GREATER BOSTON
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DEVELOPMENTS
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RENTALS
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DESTINATION
“The Collection” Magazine is created by The Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty Marketing Department.
ON THE COVER
42 Ivaloo Street, Somerville Sold! Listed for $1,388,000 Lauren Holleran 617.913.2203 Lauren.Holleran@SothebysRealty.com
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n the Cambridge/Somerville line, at the crossroads of tradition and innovation is this 1910 Mansard Victorian with a stunning 2007 Heather Weiss addition. An extensive 2012 renovation of the original house completes a blend that is exquisite and serene, with a seamless flow from historic to contemporary. Sited on a quiet street, just a stone’s throw from Beacon Street, with its committed bike lane that affords a simple dash to nearby Whole Foods or a quick commute to Harvard, Inman, or Kendall/ MIT. Enjoy the well-curated gardens from oversized windows on every floor, whether in the sunroom, the master suite, or the spacious, light flooded office area. The gorgeous kitchen, with custom cabinetry and Miele appliances, is a cook’s delight. At the rear of the home is the patio, perfect for al fresco dining. Feeling like eating out? This location is epicurean bliss, surrounded by many highly acclaimed Cambridge and Somerville restaurants. ▪
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THE GREAT EXPERIMENT Written by Colleen Barry
T Heidi Legg has reached a personal milestone and published her 100th interview with some of Boston’s betterknown innovators and influencers. In the last four years, she has chronicled the explorations and discoveries of some of the most powerful intellects of our time. Countering the frenzied pace of modern life and the tweet-like brevity of today’s news stories, she offers a clear voice and a more intimate look at some of the people we pass everyday on the street.
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wo years ago, I first met Heidi Legg. My friend and colleague, Janice Sturchio, from BNY Mellon, introduced us right around the time that we were opening our Cambridge office. Heidi was earning a growing audience at TheEditorial.com and had recently hosted a very successful event with three local innovators: a ground-breaking MGH cancer researcher, an HBS entrepreneurial geneticist, and an MIT award-winning architect. I invited her to lunch, eager to learn more about what she was doing, and I was curious about how she was accomplishing so much as an independent journalist and publisher. I left that lunch inspired and awed by her drive, process, and resulting work.
“...I WAS CURIOUS ABOUT HOW SHE WAS ACCOMPLISHING SO MUCH AS AN INDEPENDENT JOURNALIST & PUBLISHER.”
Founding TheEditorial Heidi moved to Cambridge in 2005 after a three-city career in journalism. Like a lot of new mothers, she officially put her career on hold to focus on raising her young children. She nurtured her love of the written word by completing three novels during that time, one a modern take on Cambridge-resident Henry Woodsworth Longfellow’s heroine, Evangeline. While enamored with storytelling through characters, fiction did little to satisfy the genuine curiosity that drives her and all journalists. She was captivated by the newsworthy work of her new neighbors, fellow parents, and friends. “I was an outsider, mesmerized by all these people coming to work on this,The Great Experiment (Heidi’s affectionate nickname for Cambridge). I felt privileged to hear about the exciting things that were happening around me.”
“I WAS AN OUTSIDER, MESMERIZED BY ALL THESE PEOPLE COMING TO WORK ON THIS, THE GREAT EXPERIMENT...”
That’s when Heidi founded TheEditorial, an idea born out of a conversation with her older sister.Together they brainstormed ideas for a writing project that would incorporate her past work both as a journalist and a documentarian. “We hashed it out at my parents’ kitchen table. I think my whole family was worried that I was tucked away at my desk alone writing fiction! I decided on a Q&A format that felt ‘on the record’ in a time when people can mold their profiles Online without anyone asking them questions and I wanted these big ideas to be accessible to the reader. Then I star ted inter viewing friends and friends of friends.” She noticed a change after about 20 interviews: “All of a sudden I found myself interviewing total strangers. It was clear then that the work was able to stand on its own.” She has since spoken with an incredibly broad spectrum of people: an astrophysicist on gravitational waves – discovered post her interview, a thespian and a genetics leaders
both who landed on the Time 100 list post her interviews, a molecular engineer, two Poet Laureates, an oenophile, and a Asian philosophy and history professor at Harvard who pointed out on the eve of the U.S. Presidential election that democracy is an aberration in our 2000-year western history. Heidi’s first interview was of a professor at MIT’s Media Lab, Pattie Maes. Maes said of the scientists she worked with, “You have to be a little bit naïve sometimes to really try new things and take risks. I actually like the fact that we have this naivety about us. We are all optimists.” Heidi’s second interview was with street art curator, Pedro Alonzo. Alonzo said, “Street artists have basically circumvented the art world and established a direct relationship with the public. It is unmediated.”These early interviews were centered around visionaries — people on the leading edge of their fields — and, coincidentally, they seem to reflect the gutsy and entrepreneurial spirit that drives Heidi and her mission. Her choice in subjects maybe more subconscious than she realized. With this interview series she is both filling a void left by vanishing small newspapers and bringing stories directly to her readers. More recently Heidi has been focusing on emerging ideas. Last month, she launched a series of 20 interviews with Generation Xers, a generation she says is “suffocating between the Boomers and their Millennial offspring.” When I asked her what makes GenXers different, she said, “They are romantics. Douglas Coupland said they are ‘fantastical creators and heartfelt storytellers.’ I think he’s right.” The series launched with Cambridge-raised author Jessica Shattuck, whose latest novel The Women in the Castle is about three wives of resistors in Nazi Germany during World War II. In the second interview, MIT lecturer and researcher, Luis Perez-Breva, encouraged us all to find the courage to be “productively wrong.” And the third interview with independent documentary filmmaker,
“ALL OF A SUDDEN I FOUND MYSELF INTERVIEWING TOTAL STRANGERS. ”
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Elizabeth O’Brien Gardner, looks at the struggle between religious and secular cultural identities in the United States playing out for influence on American identity. Each of these pieces feels so well timed at a moment when we are witnessing a tremendous shift in the national identity.
Why Here? Why Now? Part of what has driven her to chronicle The Great Experiment is its staying power. “Cambridge is the quintessential American dream town. It has benefited from a decades-long self-selecting process. Everyone who moves here shares a certain curiosity about the world and values education and global thinking. Cambridge has cultivated an identity as a thought center.” Other towns have major universities, but they haven’t been able to sustain the kind of growth and vitality that have led Cambridge to be placed on the international stage again and again. She suggests that it is because of a combination of factors: the biotech and tech industries, the strength of Boston as a neighboring city, and the compound nature of having multiple major universities a few miles from one another. Whatever it is, TheEditorial is reminding local residents of some of what makes a thriving and livable society. Heidi revealed, “People stop me on the street and say, ‘I love that you do this because it makes me feel proud and excited to be living here.’ ” Heidi is forging a path during a strange time for journalism. Consumers are faced with an overwhelming flood of content, thanks to the Internet, which has made distribution relatively cheap and easy. Local newspapers have been withering, while larger media outlets have been using national and international news stories to vie for massive audiences online. “The publisher inside of me believes that local stories can have national appeal and that there is play here. We are looking for funders who want to take our prototype and bring it to other cities. We can’t expect national media outlets to deliver our local news. And we can’t only talk about D.C. in our national conversation.” TheEditorial is taking up some of the slack created by shrinking newsrooms. And she relies on a bevy of local 10 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
freelancers to help create the series. “They do it almost for the love of local because we can’t pay much given journalisms struggle.” But, she acknowledges that the pace of modern life makes it tough for consumers to read long-form journalism. “I think we all aspire to spend time reading longer stories in our favorite national magazines and newspapers. However, unless you are on an airplane, it’s hard to set aside 20 or 30 minutes of undivided attention to take a deeper dive. We try to make it easy by delivering the interview as a singular morsel in an expected simple, clean format. As a collective, our interviews read as a moment in time. Alone, they are one deep dive read.” The success of Serial and other podcasts has shown content creators that their audiences probably find it easier to be listeners. “I love the written word. It’s less ephemeral; it feels more permanent. My ego probably enjoys seeing it all in print. But, I think people have changed how they consume the news.” While all her interviews can be found on TheEditorial.com, Heidi has also published several of them on TheEditorial podcast on iTunes. She has also produced a magazine, and hosted several sold-out live events as revenue generators and community builders. Last year she led a panel discussion inside the Google parking garage in Kendall Square as part of Hubweek. The audience was treated to both a live music performance and a projected art installation, which ran simultaneously with the discussion. She teamed up with Somerville’s Material and Methods to create an unexpected setting and experiment. A few weeks ago she hosted a live town hall with the Cambridge Public Library. She sees the events as a way to bring readers and community together around these shifting ideas. Collaboration with others in town for her is key. In this era of multimedia journalistic productions, it is easy for the interviewer to brand themselves and gain rockstar status. Notable examples include Ira Glass,Terry Gross, and Sarah Koenig. But, Heidi’s style at TheEditorial involves less of her own voice, thereby providing more space for her readers to connect with the interviewee; it allows for greater intimacy. It seems clear that she sees herself as more of a curator and the prober than the subject. “We
are always trying to decide what is critical to the conversation at this point in time,” Heidi told me when I asked her about topic selection.
For Now And For The Future One after the other, Heidi’s subjects talk about the need for disruption in a broken or inadequate system, and how that creates an opportunity for inventors. Her first interviewee commented, “You have to be a little bit naïve sometimes to really try new things and take risks… We are all optimists.” Heidi is without a doubt an optimist. But, rather than possessing “WE ARE ALWAYS naivety, her optimism is TRYING TO born out of her belief DECIDE WHAT IS that these visionaries and their emerging CRITICAL TO THE CONVERSATION AT ideas are not only worth sharing but she THIS POINT IN TIME” sees a responsibility to ensure they reach many. I, for one, am grateful that TheEditorial not only shares what us happening in this moment in time, but it also preserves these conversations for future generations. ▪ Colleen Barry is Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty’s Chief Executive Officer. She works with our talented team of real estate professionals to enhance their services and grow their business through thoughtful guidance and group coaching.
New to TheEditorial.com? We recommend you start with these three interviews:
MIT’s Neri Oxman – Material Ecologist: “In our latest project,
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Vespers, we revisited the typology of the death mask. We were intrigued by the idea of exploring an ancient and longforgotten ‘product,’ and giving it new meaning through the lens of design, science and technology. Especially exciting for us was the challenge of transforming the customary single material mask, once molded to the face of the deceased and used as a memento, into a monolithic, multi-material, multi-functional mask that can be 3D printed and used as a biological urn.”
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Harvard’s Ron Sullivan Jr. on race and incarceration: “I do think with the recent election some people thought that the democracy was going to instantaneously implode or explode, but the democracy is robust. It doesn’t work by itself. We have to work with it and so long as citizens are engaged, the democracy can survive.”
One of our new GenX series: Luis Perez Breva on exploring as an innovator: “You learn by being wrong. I’ve been wrong all the time.Today, people confuse being wrong with failing. Failing is a very fatal word for people to use because what you actually most often are is wrong. And the beauty of it is that you only need to be right once.”
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BOSTON SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTS’ AWARD-WINNING “BIG DIG HOUSE”
Sotheby's International Realty often uses a tagline: “The evolution of extraordinary.” 8 Bird Hill Road, Lexington embodies that phrase like no other.
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e are pleased to be representing the Boston Society of Architects' award-winning "Big Dig House." This iconic home is located in the Six Moon Hill neighborhood of East Lexington and was masterfully constructed from over 600,000 pounds of reclaimed steel and concrete from the $14.6 billion interim I-93 highway renovation. The living room showcases 20' floor-to-ceiling glass windows, three-sided fireplace, and a steel cable suspended staircase.There is also a beautiful rooftop Japanese garden. This is a rare opportunity to own an architecturally distinctive and historically significant home that's been featured by nearly every media outlet throughout the U.S. and Europe. 8 Bird Hill Road is currently listed for $2,195,000 by The Tom and Joanne Team of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty. ▪
The Central Artery/Tunnel Project (CA/T), known unofficially as the Big Dig, was a megaproject that began in 1991 in Boston to reroute the Central Artery of Interstate 93, the chief highway through the heart of the city, into the 3.5-mile Thomas P. O’Neill Jr. Tunnel. It is the most expensive high-way project in the United States to date.
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OUR YEAR IN REVIEW Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to be involved with a number of community organizations. Below is a list of many of the organizations our team has supported throughout the year.
Our Community Involvement
Michelle Atkins and Larry Rideout at the Heading Home fundraising event: Heading Home provides emergency, transitional and permanent housing, and support services to low-income homeless and formerly homeless families and individuals.
Foundation for Belmont Education | United South End Settlements | North End Waterfront Health | Garden Club of the Back Bay, inc. | LINK | Girls Incorporated of Lynn | Mass Affordable Housing Alliance | Charlestown Preservation Society | Cambridge Family & Children’s Service | Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay | North End Softball League | NPHS | Community Music Center | Arsenal Center for the Arts | Cambridge Rotary Educational Fund | Dorchester | Historical Association | Cambridge Community of
Members of our team participated in the Boston Living Center’s Celebration of Life Thanksgiving Dinner. This event brought together hundreds of people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones for a memorable evening.
RE Professionals | Homestart Inc. | Artists Group of Charlestown Inc. | Fisherman’s Feast of Boston | South End Historical Society | Dorchester Park Association | Woburn Host Lions Club | Head of the Charles Regatta, Inc. Realtor Association | GBREB | Rodman Ride | Travis Roy Foundation | South End Little League | Advent School | Boys & Girls Club of Woburn | American Cancer Society | Network for Good | South End Baseball | Friends of Titus Sparrow Park
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Three Squares New England | Community Servings | Spirit Ball Boston | Heading Home Movember | Boston Conservatory | NAR Congressional Fund
Organized by the Rideout Family in support of a local elementary school, 50+ families in the Boston area received gifts this Year. Each gift was generously donated by our many friends and colleagues.
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Our People
Our Offices Anticipating continued growth, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty has expanded their leadership team. Included in the promotions were Colleen Barry as CEO, Larry Rideout as Chairman, Jeff Tarzczali as COO, Robyn Grandolfi as CAO, Nicole Rideout as Director of Business Development and Michelle Atkins as Marketing Manger.
Visit one of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty’s newly renovated office locations. In addition to a comprehensive renovation and additional space in the South End, we are about to open a new location in Charlestown.
CEO, Colleen Barry
Our Success SothebysRealty.com is the highesttrafficked luxury real estate website in the world. It recently experienced a 54% increase in web traffic year over year, with 22,000,000 visits in 2016. This April, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty ranked #128 out of the top 500 firms in the country, according to REAL Trends 500. Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty was the only firm in the top five within the state of Massachusetts to gain marketshare in 2016. While the other firms are trending down, we are rising. (source: MLSpin). It is also noteworthy that we are the number one Massachusetts-based firm and have the fewest agents of all the top ranking firms. Our agent productivity is what propels us ahead of the pack.
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A PERENNIAL DREAM Written by Elise Renner
The Urban Oasis at 27 Commonwealth Avenue, Back Bay
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pring has long been used as a metaphor for freshness — a new beginning, brighter day, or blooming flower. Though stunning in poetry, the season is best felt up close. Boston brings spring sonnets to life as it blooms with the warmer months of May and June. Back Bay turns hues of red and orange brought by tulips and the Public Garden lights up bright fuchsia. Specifically, the most beautiful spring sights are found on Commonwealth Avenue. A plush paradise of speckled light pinks, the wide street is lined with Magnolia trees and ornamental cherry blossoms. The prominent street begins at the western edge of the Public Garden and winds through Back Bay, Kenmore Square, Allston, and Brighton. Lovingly shorted to “Comm Ave” by locals, the parkway is split at its center by a wide greenway called the Commonwealth Avenue Mall.This grassy stretch is often compared to Georges-Eugège Haussmann’s Paris boulevards. Flanked by beautiful brownstones and cream colored stone buildings, it echoes Parisian luxury and refinement. The central por tion of Commonwealth Avenue compliments Newbury Street. A junction of commercial summit and residential bliss, the area draws close Boston’s best qualities. And in the spring, it comes alive. Though a hub for work and play, the greenway offers a unique place to simply stop and appreciate the surroundings. It seems as though even a moment of reflect is rare these days. And yet, when veiled in nature, the act is effortless.
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Moments like this are a gift, and residents of Commonwealth Avenue are in on the secret, soaking up the area’s beauty with each turn of their home key. Even Boston’s most iconic tenant, Tom Brady, has capitalized on the opportunity to own a piece of the magic, calling Commonwealth Avenue his home from June 2004 to February 2008. Houses fit for a Patriots legend are few and far between. However, hidden among the Magnolia blossoms, 27 Commonwealth Avenue pushes the boundaries of luxurious living. Its presence on the very first block of Commonwealth Avenue demands the attention of all who pass. Its red brick exterior colors the street and compliments the sky at any time of day. Its cream trim and couture moldings beget that ever-referenced image of a cool Parisian flat. Wrought iron railings
beckon a gloved touch, or something equally elegant, as they lead up to a front entrance grand enough to make even Brady feel small. Hardwood welcomes those who enter and lays ground for custom built-ins throughout the home. Crown moldings give way to tray ceilings as the entryways melts into the parlor. An elegant entertaining space is made complete by French doors and a crystal chandelier. A fireplace keeps the office space cozy, framed by huge windows and storied bookshelves. Though this first level offers all the essential living spaces, it is elevated by a style that transcends the fundamental. It is saturated with detail, while remaining bright with natural sunlight. The kitchen The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 17
horticulture oeuvre as this. The home’s exclusive listing agent, Michael Carucci, speaks to the garden’s magic. “27 Commonwealth Avenue boasts one of the best outdoor gardens in the city. In passing, you feel as though you have completely left Boston for a moment. It’s very calm and serene.”
is outfitted with custom cream cabinets and stainless steal appliances.The flow of the space is natural, leading into an ornate dining room and living room. The floor below offers a quiet respite with three spacious bedrooms. The master suite is stately. With an expansive sitting area and dual dressing rooms, the space provides a grandiose retreat from life’s commotion. However, one does not know true serenity before stepping through the room’s glass exit to the garden outside. Winding, compelling, and enchanting, this garden brings the spring metaphor to fruition. Rare as it is to find green space in our urban area, it’s even rarer to find such
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The topiary work is exquisite and the landscaping fantastic. Perfectly kept are the grounds, as though it was spring’s first bloom everyday. “The garden is upheld to an impeccable standard. The trees and shrubbery are always freshly manicured,” Michael affirms.
“THIS HOME BOASTS ONE OF THE BEST OUTDOOR GARDENS IN THE CITY.”
With the garden as its center, this home brightens Commonwealth Avenue like a beautiful spring flower. ▪ 27 Commonwealth Avenue is currently listed for $8,995,000 by Michael L. Carucci of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty. Find more information on page 37.
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Through the eyes of @SouthEndBoston
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sleek iPhone is pulled out of a pocket and held steady for only a few seconds while its owner carries on with sidewalk conversation on his way to a coffee shop. Through the spaces created between blossoming tree branches in front of a brownstone, the rectangle freezes an image of the Prudential building, and then slips back into a blue jeans back pocket. It seems as though no matter where we stroll, we either find ourselves observing our surroundings in a way that can be framed through a quick snapshot with our smartphones, or, noticing the same behavior of others. Historical statues, patio brunch plates and street-wide sunsets fill camera rolls. Devices in hand, as a collective group, we preserve seemingly micromoments which later make major impressions on a network that promotes this explosively prominent form of documentation. Instagramming has become part of our culture-our instinct. It constantly positions our minds in ways that challenge us to think about the most interesting or unique ways to capture our up-to-date moments.
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And here, in Boston, there is a neighborhood that evokes the creative shots from many instagrammers, one in particular. We’re talking about Julien Levesque, also known on Instagram as @SouthEndBoston. Julien Levesque is the creative mind behind the Instagram account @SouthEndBoston. He started the account just over two years ago as a way to showcase scenes of the neighborhood and goings-on in the South End. What started as a passion project has become a labor of love as Julien continues to learn more about the art of photography while sharing his photos with his growing following of over 25,000 South End lovers. Julien draws inspiration from his love for architecture and streetscapes, as well as the way Boston is beautifully showcased in unique ways throughout all four seasons.
Julien Levesque, the creative mind behind @SouthEndBoston
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316 Shawmut Avenue
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Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty is always looking for new ways to connect with our surrounding community. When an email came back from Julien of @SouthEndBoston regarding a project collaboration, we were more than excited to learn his enthusiasm towards it: the locally famed instagrammer would be touring one of our premiere South End properties and documenting his perspective through the lens of his iPhone. One rainy spring Friday, we accompanied him to 316 Shawmut Avenue, where the rest was left to his artistry. Situated at one of the most picturesque corners in the neighborhood, 316 Shawmut Avenue offers a luxurious retreat from city life when you want it while being a short distance away from all of the locally-owned shops and restaurants that make the South End so vibrant. This second floor unit is full of light - made possible by dramatic windows and glass doors throughout. Upon entering, you are immediately welcomed into a sparkling kitchen: a true home chef or foodie’s dream, with abundant counter space, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, and high-end stainless steel appliances. The kitchen spills into an open layout toward the front of the unit, with a beautiful built-in fireplace and a TV providing the perfect place to kick back and relax after a long day. A large alcove off the living area is the perfect spot for a home office or dining space. And the windows on the traditional bowed front of the building offer an unparalleled view of Union Park, one of the most historic and beautiful urban squares in the country, as well as the evolving Boston skyline – most notably 200 Clarendon, New England’s tallest building. With the two bedrooms situated toward the rear of the home, it’s easy to sneak away from the more social areas for some relaxing and pampering.The master bedroom has plenty of space to become a comfortable resting place, but the real stars of the suite are the stunning bathroom with a large soaking tub as the centerpiece, and the walk-in closet – a sure fit for any fashion lover. This property offers the ultimate in luxury, convenience, and design – an excellent choice for anyone who loves everything the South End has to offer. ▪ 316 Shawmut Avenue is currently listed for $8,995,000. Find more information on page 73. Connect with Julien on Instagram.
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in TOWN highlights a collection of work by the United South End Artists On a fateful day in 1986, a group of local artists at the Boston Center for the Arts invited friends and neighbors into their studios to view their art. It soon became a beloved tradition, and as other artists in the area became interested in the event, the United South End Artists was formed and the South End Open Studios weekend came into being. Today the event covers a dozen studio buildings and more than 250 individual artists, encompassing all of Boston’s South End and attracting thousands of visitors from surrounding towns in the Greater Boston area. In 1996 the USEA was granted 501(c)3 status.The South End Open Studios event allows visitors to see where and how art is made to connect with local artists, and bring our community together. This year marks the 31st hosting of the South End Open Studios on September 16 and 17, 2017.
see more artist work at USEABoston.com
B Glee Lucas
450 Harrison Avenue, Studio #300-A Painting, Printmaking www.bgleelucas.com
Jessica Burko
35 Wareham Street, 2nd Floor Mixed Media www.jessicaburko.com
Misc Monique
46 Waltham Street, Studio #317 Jewelry www.MiscMonique.com 24 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
Oneil Pimentel Jr.
Boston Center for the Arts Painting www.oneiljunior.com
Luanne E. Witkowski
59 Wareham Street, Studio #15c Mixed Media www.lewstudio.com
Jen Matson
Boston Center for the Arts Photography www.jlmimages.com
south end garden tour Aside from their regular studio locations, artists from the USEA can be found plein air painting along the route of this year’s South End Garden Tour on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Each year the tour features gardens in a different section of the country’s largest district of surviving row houses. This year’s tour is centered on gardens and green spaces in and around the Eight Streets, Union Park, Old Dover, and SOWA neighborhoods.The tour will begin at The Berkeley Community Garden and features a mix of public and private spaces, including private back yards, front gardens, community gardens, and neighborhood ‘pocket parks.’ Proceeds from the tour and art sale support community gardening in Boston. These gardens provide critical green space, a place for neighbors to come together in community, and an opportunity to grow and share fresh healthy food.
tickets can be found at: www.TheTrustees.org/SEGT
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hen beloved talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, actress Portia de Rossi, first saw this elegant stone villa in the hills of Santa Barbara, they were immediately taken by the pastoral ambience of the Tuscan-like countryside around it – the gentle sunlight, the rugged stone and the reverence its construction had shown for the natural surroundings. Perched on a crest with views of the ocean, harbour and mountains, the secluded estate was designed and built by celebrated architect Wallace Frost in the 1930s. Recently returned from living in Italy, Frost wanted to bring touches of the Old World to the New, so he designed a two-storey residence for himself, emulating the classical style of 17thcentury Italian villas with great accuracy. Impeccable attention was paid to every detail, with the classic, barrel-tiled roof, wide-plank wood flooring, exposed ceiling beams, 18th-century Italian tiles and sturdy walls of locally quarried stone creating a refined and romantic atmosphere. Since Frost’s days, the villa has been rejuvenated for modern-day living. DeGeneres says the residence is “always surprising. It reveals itself to you in new ways every day,” she explains. “It’s not overly precious or perfect, and it’s a home that manages to be both spacious and cozy at once.” Secured by 18th-century Spanish gates and approached by a meandering quarter-mile drive, the grounds feature charming fountains, colourful gardens, eye-catching statuary and, of course, plenty of trees. “The surrounding gardens and olive trees are almost as wonderful as the interior,” DeGeneres continues. “The house truly feels like it was built out of the landscape. It feels ancient, like it’s been there forever, like that hill was never without the house. This is a home that honours nature, and I love that.”
“THE HOUSE TRULY FEELS LIKE IT WAS BUILT OUT OF THE LANDSCAPE,” SAYS DEGENERES. (Clockwise, from top) The 16.88-acre grounds begin with a quarter-mile drive through trees, fountains, gardens and statuary leading to a stately motor court; comedian and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres; an antique Italian column creates a dramatic silhouette on the verdant grass terrace.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM BARTSCH
PORTRAIT BY WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ
Steps from the residence, an idyllic al fresco dining area bordered by a stone balustrade is tucked beneath an allée of mature olive trees, their winding, twisting branches providing cool shade from the midday sun. Beside an alluring Roman-style swimming pool, an antique Italian column creates a dramatic silhouette, most notably at sunset. As the land rolls gently downhill, tall trees give way to a sweeping view of the Pacific and the coastal landscape. Through the acquisition of two adjacent proper ties, DeGeneres and de Rossi have expanded the estate, which now totals 16.88 acres. A spacious new entertainment facility known as Jordan Hall blends the architectural traditions of the main home with contemporary design, while an additional swimming pool and tennis court offer more venues for exercise and relaxation. “If you think of your home as a canvas, you can put anything on it,” DeGeneres explains. “I tend to keep painting the painting until it’s so done, until there’s nothing left to do. That’s when I sell the canvas and buy a new one.” ▪
$45,000,000 | TheVillaSB.com Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito Brokerage Suzanne Perkins +1 805 895 2138 Suzanne.Perkins@sothebyshomes.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 31
Listing Showcase
a gallery of our most extraordinary listings
5 Union Park Street, South End | $2,495,000 32 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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Boston
500 Atlantic Avenue - Unit 16K, Seaport | $4,995,000
market review Boston is comprised of several distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality and charm. We have selected a group of the neighborhoods we are watching closely. You will notice quite the spectrum of Average Sale Price and Days on Market for the First Quarter of 2017.
733 number of sales
54 average days on market
$948,872 *average sale price
back bay: 62 beacon hill: 28 charlestown: 60 dorchester: 150 east boston: 79 fenway: 34 jamaica plain: 77 north end: 7 south boston: 126 south end: 78 waterfront: 27 west end: 5
back bay: 57 beacon hill: 93 charlestown: 49 dorchester: 53 east boston: 49 fenway: 24 jamaica plain: 41 north end: 38 south boston: 58 south end: 58 waterfront: 79 west end: 45
back bay: $1,640,528 beacon hill: $1,902,179 charlestown: $736,877 dorchester: $500,738 east boston: $542,427 fenway: $688,881 jamaica plain: $658,950 north end: $813,714 south boston: $745,253 south end: $1,277,450 waterfront: $1,351,489 west end: $527,980
*Gibson Sotheby’s Average Sale Price: $1,164,351 Data pulled from MLSpin as of 4/1/2017
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ocated on Back Bay's most prestigious block, 4 Marlborough Street represents a rare opportunity to purchase a brownstone building just a short distance from the Boston Common. This 9,100 square foot +/- property was meticulously crafted with extreme precision by Sea-Dar Enterprises and was fully renovated in 2014 with only the highest quality fixtures and amenities throughout. The 6,000 square foot +/- four-plus bedroom, six full and three half bathroom owners' unit features a dramatic central staircase, a private elevator, a gourmet kitchen, a mahogany library, two gas fireplaces, and a fitness area, plus an additional au pair studio with a full kitchen and private access. The 3,000 +/- square foot three bedroom, two full and one half bathroom income unit features dramatic 11’ ceilings, a designer eat-in kitchen, a gas fireplace, and a master suite with an oversized marble master bathroom. Two full size and one compact size heated parking spaces are included.
$15,750,000
MICHAEL L. CARUCCI 617.901.7600 | Michael.Carucci@SothebysRealty.com 36 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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imply the most spectacular address in the city. This is a rare opportunity to own one of Boston's most iconic and architecturally significant homes located on the first block of Commonwealth Avenue.This dynamic 4,400+ square foot three bedroom, four full and two half bathroom parlor and garden duplex awaits your custom renovations. This bespoke corner residence comes complete with exquisite gardens, two garage parking spaces and direct elevator access.
Back Bay
27 commonwealth avenue $8,995,000
MICHAEL L. CARUCCI 617.901.7600 Michael.Carucci@SothebysRealty.com
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pacious two bedroom, two bathroom corner unit at the Four Seasons Residences. Features include an expansive entertaining area and an oversized master bedroom with a custom walk-in closet and spa bathroom. Spectacular custom furnishings, including hand-painted De Gournay wallpaper, and city views from the 11th floor complete the unit. Concierge services, pool, and health spa are among the world-class amenities offered. One valet garage parking space and storage are included.
Back Bay
220 boylston street - unit 1108 $3,495,000
MICHAEL L. CARUCCI 617.901.7600 Michael.Carucci@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 37
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Back Bay
254 marlborough street - unit 3 $3,250,000
ALLISON MAZER 617.905.7379 Allison.Mazer@SothebysRealty.com
Beacon Hill
125 mount vernon street $3,900,000
MICHAEL L. CARUCCI 617.901.7600 Michael.Carucci@SothebysRealty.com 38 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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ocated on the quiet and beautiful Marlborough Street, this stunning three bedroom Penthouse has every luxury that you could ever ask for in a Back Bay home. Private elevator with direct access. Stunning entry hallway with custom mill-work and art lighting. A large master suite with a den/office, fireplace and en suite master bath with a soaking tub and shower with sea glass tiles. The space marvelously flows out to a private outdoor deck enclosed by windows and sliding glass doors. This large deck offers a panorama of Back Bay views and the utmost in privacy. Direct parking spot is deeded, wine cellar, tons of storage!
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istoric single family masterpiece located on desirable Mount Vernon Street in Beacon Hill. Federal period architectural design and detail has been integrated with magnificent award-winning contemporary interior design. Encompassing original floor to ceiling arched windows, remarkable wood beams, and vaulted ceilings, every floor boasts sun-filled breathtaking views of the Charles River and all of Boston. This elegant home features a private elevator, a roof deck and au pair accommodations.
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lassic Greek Revival single family home on Chestnut Street in historic Beacon Hill. This sun-filled south facing home has five floors of living space, five plus bedrooms, six fireplaces, including two handsome antique polished cast iron surrounds imported from London. High ceilings, hardwood floors, wonderful sun deck and patio. Separate private entrance from Charles Street.
Beacon Hill
61 chestnut street SOLD OVER ASKING! Listed for $3,850,000
DARIA MCLEAN AND RICH O'CONNOR 617.312.1700 | Daria.McLean@SothebysRealty.com 617.901.7882 | Rich.Oconnor@SothebysRealty.com
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orgeous penthouse with private roof deck in the heart of Beacon Hill. This three plus bedroom, three full bath home has been totally renovated to the highest standards, by Boston’s premier builder, Payne Bouchier. Elegant living room featuring a beautiful fireplace and custom built in bookshelves. Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry. Sun drenched master bedroom suite with gorgeous skylights and a large walk in closet. Private roof deck with city and Charles River views.
Beacon Hill
132 charles street AVAILABLE! Listed for $2,875,000
JUDY PAGANO 617.257.2431 Judy.Pagano@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 39
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Beacon Hill
31 mount vernon street - unit ph SOLD! Listed for $1,999,000
JULIE HARRISON AND ARIANNA BROWN 617.413.6332 | Julie.Harrison@SothebysRealty.com 617.549.4207 | Arianna.Brown@SothebysRealty.com
Beacon Hill
37 grove street - unit 2 SOLD! Listed for $725,000
JULIE HARRISON AND ARIANNA BROWN 617.413.6332 | Julie.Harrison@SothebysRealty.com 617.549.4207 | Arianna.Brown@SothebysRealty.com 40 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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pectacular and sunny penthouse two bedroom plus loft with four exposures in a meticulously maintained Brownstone which was completely restored in 2011. The gourmet kitchen is open to the lovely living/dining room which features a handsome fireplace, soaring cathedral ceilings with skylights and a private balcony. The gorgeous master bedroom has a large walk-in closet and a luxurious marble master bathroom.The second floor has a family room and second bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. www.31MountVernonStreetPenthouse.com
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tunning floor-through two bedroom home in a classic rowhouse.The beautiful living room has a fireplace and oversized windows with generous natural light. Renovated kitchen comes complete with everything the modern day chef needs. Spacious master bedroom has built-out closets. A private courtyard completes this extraordinary home.
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un-drenched 2,139 square foot three bedroom, two full and one half bath open floor plan, two-level penthouse loft allows ample entertainment space and boasts custom high end kitchen cabinets, Carrera marble counter tops, top end restaurant style ventilation system, stainless steel Viking appliances, Sub Zero fridge and wine fridge and a dual fuel range and stove. This highly desirable penthouse in the heart of the North End offers private spa style en suite bathrooms, sky-high cathedral windows and a private roof deck with city skyline views.
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un-drenched 1,328 square foot two bedroom, one full and one half bath spacious brick and beam floor-through home located in a professionally managed boutique elevator building. Custom designed, expansive living area with maple hardwood flooring throughout, 12' ceilings, recessed lighting, and a wall of 8+ oversized windows. Open Chef's kitchen boasts matte black granite counters, and stainless steel appliances with breakfast bar. Master bedroom features en-suite bath and oversized walk-in closet. Stunning 360 degree roof deck views top off this incredible space. Conveniently located within a short distance of restaurants, shopping, public transportation, and the Waterfront in the heart of the North End.
North End
287 hanover - unit 5-2 SOLD! Listed for $1,750,000
DANIELLE D'AMBROSIO 781.420.9876 Danielle.Dambrosio@SothebysRealty.com
North End
26 stillman street - unit 2-1 SOLD! Listed for $1,037,000
DANIELLE D'AMBROSIO 781.420.9876 Danielle.Dambrosio@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 41
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500 atlantic avenue - unit 16k
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his luxury three bedroom, four full and one half bathroom condominium has been completely customized by current sellers.Top of the line through-out home. Magnificent Harbor views from every room. Enter into a huge hand plastered foyer that can easily be used as a gallery for an art collector with Venetian plastered walls and limestone flooring. Proceed into the open and spacious entertaining room of combined living, dining and kitchen with additional sitting area and wet bar with separate wine fridges. This smart home is fully automated from lighting and blinds to 17-zone Sonos and two home-theatre systems. Custom ceilings and wall of windows looking out at Harbor. Master bedroom suite has his and her baths with beautiful tile design, steam shower, soaking tub and custom built-ins. Personalized built-out closets with many amenities and in home gym area. Second bedroom is en-suite with custom built-ins, real laundry room with two washers/dryers. Third bedroom en suite can be used as home office/guest room. Powder room.Two deeded parking, concierge/full service. Hotel has a luxury spa, gym and pool.
$4,995,000
BETH DICKERSON 617.510.8565 Beth.Dickerson@SothebysRealty.com 42 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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South End
South End
14 rutland square Located on a quiet one-way street behind Flour Bakery, this refined three bedroom townhome condominium, newly built in 2000, provides 2,123+/- square feet of contemporary elegance across four levels. Off the kitchen is a newly renovated private landscaped bluestone patio that is perfect for entertaining. The sunny patio has great lighting.
1154 washington street - unit 6 Located in the SoWa area of the South End, this dramatic loft overlooks Peters Park. Stunning Back Bay views including the Hancock and Prudential towers.You can take the elevator to this spacious open plan living/dining room featuring hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, built-in bookshelves and a study area. Master bedroom with walk-in closet.
SOLD! Listed for $2,195,000
CATHY MAROTTA 617.947.1069 | Cathy.Marotta@SothebysRealty.com
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eautiful two bedroom, two bathroom parlor duplex in a highly sought-after South End location.This home features high ceilings, a nicely renovated kitchen and bathrooms with stained oak flooring throughout. Access your private deck off the guest bedroom and enjoy fantastic views of the Back Bay. One parking space included. Represented buyer.
SOLD! Listed for $1,100,000
CATHY MAROTTA 617.947.1069 | Cathy.Marotta@SothebysRealty.com
South End
29 holyoke street SOLD! Listed for $1,048,000
JUDY PAGANO 617.257.2431 Judy.Pagano@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 43
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South End
5 holyoke street - unit 4 SOLD! Listed for $850,000
JULIE HARRISON AND ARIANNA BROWN 617.413.6332 | Julie.Harrison@SothebysRealty.com 617.549.4207 | Arianna.Brown@SothebysRealty.com
Waterfront
220 commercial street - unit 5a $1,799,000
DANIELLE D'AMBROSIO 781.420.9876 Danielle.Dambrosio@SothebysRealty.com 44 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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right and spacious updated one bedroom, one bathroom penthouse with two amazing private outdoor spaces in a beautiful four unit South End Brownstone! Enjoy panoramic city views from your 300+ square foot private roof deck with full staircase access or enjoy a cup of coffee on your private rear deck.The beautifully updated chef ’s kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances and a breakfast bar that is open to the sunny living room, which features bay windows and a wood-burning stove. There is central air and hardwood flooring throughout.
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xceptional two bedroom, two and a half bath duplex penthouse featuring an open floor plan and stunning views of the harbor and city. Sun-drenched living space offers traditional exposed brick walls, central air, hardwood floors, and a gas fireplace. Updated kitchen with breakfast bar and separate dining room are ideal for entertaining. A full wall of glass sliding doors leading to a private deck overlooking the Boston harbor top off this incredible space. Expansive common roof deck, elevator in building, and optional parking space available to purchase. www.220CommercialStreet5A.com
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onderful opportunity to live on charming Broad Street — a short distance from the highly desirable Waterfront, Rose Kennedy Greenway, Faneuil Hall and North End. This prime location is perfect for those wanting to be immersed in the very best of what Boston has to offer including restaurants, entertainment, transportation and close to Financial District offices.The sophisticated corner residence is located at Folio, a luxury boutique building featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms and exceptional views of the Boston Skyline and Custom House Tower from every one of the floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. Folio offers 24/7 concierge,elevator, on-site parking and is pet friendly!
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112 fulton street - unit 2b Situated on a quiet tree lined street, steps from Christopher Columbus Park, historic Boston Harbor, shops and restaurants of both the North End and Faneuil Hall, 112 Fulton Street offers ease of living. Unit 2B is a sophisticated two bedroom, one and one half bath home, located in a small boutique building, with a generous living/dining room featuring hardwood floors, traditional exposed brick walls, high beamed ceilings and electric fireplace.
$899,000
ANTONIA MONARSKI 617.905.4588 | Antonia.Monarski@SothebysRealty.com
Waterfront
80 broad street - unit 808 $1,165,000
ERIN INCOLLINGO 617.360.1391 Erin.Incollingo@SothebysRealty.com
West End
8 whittier place - unit 14h
This is your chance. Stunning, renovated three bedroom two bathroom condominium with spectacular river and sunset views. Entertainment size living room. Balcony has been fully enclosed in Cherry Wood so you have an additional space off of the living room for an office, extra sleeping or dining area. Contemporary elegance and refinement.
SOLD! Listed for $1,100,000
LIZ HEALEY 617.694.9494 | Liz.Healey@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 45
Cambridge
and Surrounding Towns
36 Bowdoin Street, Cambridge | $3,488,000
market review Cambridge properties are among the most desired in the region. As inventory continues to be tight, many buyers are extending their searches to the surrounding cities and towns. We are calling this growing region “Greater Cambridge.� The market statistics below include 2017 First Quarter Sales in Cambridge and its neighboring cities, Belmont, Arlington, Somerville, and Watertown.
413 number of sales
46 average days on market
$847,471 *average sale price
arlington: 80 belmont: 37 cambridge: 119 somerville: 118 watertown: 59
arlington: 33 belmont: 67 cambridge: 42 somerville: 49 watertown: 39
arlington: $679,056 belmont: $1,072,939 cambridge: $1,104,050 somerville: $788,369 watertown: $592,942
*Gibson Sotheby’s Average Sales Price: $1,007,392 Data pulled from MLSpin as of 4/1/2017
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Cambridge 168 brattle street
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esigned by Arthur Little in 1888, The Joseph Thorp House is a highly unconventional, outstanding and eclectic Colonial Revival masterpiece. With a sympathetic nod to the Queen Anne style, asymmetry abounds, yet all facades are active with Neo-Classical elements, such as columns and pilasters, bays and balconies with delicate balustrades, scrolled corbels, keystone arches. The eclectic interior invokes all classical orders of design including Greco-Roman details and intricately carved teak salon by the American Aesthetic Movement’s Lockwood de Forest. In the southeast corner, the Library incorporates late 19th century Norwegian design with a traditional "peasant" hearth. The truly Classical dining room incorporates a Palladian bay of leaded glass and intimate “Poet’s Corner” adorned with and bas-relief on walls, domed ceiling and mantel delights.The French country kitchen houses the original Walker & Pratt cast-iron stove, modern prep island, subzero refrigerators and FiveStar range. www.168BrattleStreet.com
$8,800,000
SUSAN CONDRICK 617.842.4600 Susan.Condrick@SothebysRealty.com 48 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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36 bowdoin street Beautiful 1894 Victorian set on a leafy street near Radcliffe and Harvard Square.This home is a brilliant mashup of suburban amenities and vibrant urban lifestyle! Spacious, bright, and well-appointed for urban family life. Four bedrooms, four and a half baths, fenced yard and 2-car garage. Please visit www.36Bowdoin.com.
236 walden street
This crisp renovation of a classic 1890 Cambridge home blends period architectural detail on the exterior with modern living spaces inside. Located between Porter Square & Huron Village, and only one block from leafy Raymond Park, a neighborhood gem with a large playground and playing fields. Private driveway with parking for two-three cars. Close to Porter Square and the MBTA Red Line.
$3,488,000
LAUREN HOLLERAN AND JOHN O'NEIL 617.913.2203 | Lauren.Holleran@SothebysRealty.com 617.308.5638 | John.Oneil@SothebysRealty.com
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n Urban Oasis - Vibrant Harvard Square. City living at its finest, enjoy the lights, sounds, entertainment and gourmet cuisine at your convenience. This charming and renovated Mansard Victorian circa 1873, with beautifully landscaped and enclosed yard is located on a delightful side street close to it all. It offers a living room with bay window and fireplace. An elegant dining room for entertaining with wood floors and crown moldings. Contemporary kitchen with fabulous appliances, cabinetry, and storage. A master suite with skylight, Central HVAC, and a private study and sitting area. Plus easy access to MIT and Kendall Square, possibly the most innovative square mile on the planet.
SOLD! Listed for $1,988,000
MAX DUBLIN AND LAUREN HOLLERAN 617.230.7615 | Max.Dublin@SothebysRealty.com 617.913.2203 | Lauren.Holleran@SothebysRealty.com
Cambridge 5 wright street
SOLD! Listed for $2,090,000
JOHN O'NEIL 617.308.5638 John.Oneil@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 49
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Cambridge
8 cogswell avenue $1,450,000
LINDSAY ALLISON AND LISA MAY 617.429.3188 Lindsay.Allison@SothebysRealty.com Lisa.May@SothebysRealty.com
Cambridge
95 alpine street - unit 1 $1,150,000
MARIO MASSIMINO 617.352.8883 Mario.Massimino@SothebysRealty.com 50 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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haracter and a sense of permanence, hallmarks of Second Empire architecture, distinguish this mansard-roofed home today, just as they did when it was built in 1870. An extensive 1982 renovation retained key period details while opening up the floor plan for a more informal contemporary feel. Located on a lovely side street, this perfectly proportioned and beautifully maintained, three bedroom, two full and one half bathroom house features high ceilings, deep windows, and great flow. It awaits a buyer who will be drawn to its inherent beauty, who will enjoy its amazing urban location, and who will create new memories under its mansard roof. www.8Cogswell.com
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short distance away from the highly sought-after John M. Tobin Montessori School and charming Huron Village , this newly renovated duplex will be sure to impress. As you enter this spacious 2100 + square foot three bedroom, three bathroom duplex you will be swept away by the gourmet eat-in kitchen finished with floor-to-ceiling custom cabinets, marble counters and Subzero/Wolf appliances. The master suite encompasses a custom walk-in California Closet, a private deck, and a master bath finished with Porcelenosa tile and fixtures. One deeded parking space included.
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his contemporary townhouse, built in 1987 on one of Cambridge’s prettiest streets, offers endless opportunities to celebrate the vibrant diversity of our modern lives. On the ground floor there is a large room with a half bath that offers privacy and separation for work or guests. One level up, the open plan main floor is a comfortable place for family and friends to congregate, share a meal, gather around the fireplace or sit outside in warmer weather.The top floor is your retreat, a protected place to rest and recharge, featuring a master suite with full bath and private deck, as well as a second bedroom & bathroom. Wall space abounds throughout, and big windows and glass doors bring in plenty of natural light. www.17Maple.com
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46 highland avenue - unit 1 What says “home” to you? Comfortable spaces to curl up and read? Walls lined with your favorite books, artwork, and memorabilia? An elegant dining room in which to entertain friends and family? Like a piece of music, 46 Highland Ave. #1 weaves together its special qualities and draws you in. www.46Highland.com
$1,029,000
LINDSAY ALLISON AND LISA MAY 617.429.3188 Lindsay.Allison@SothebysRealty.com Lisa.May@SothebysRealty.com
Cambridge 17 maple avenue - unit 3 $1,098,000
LINDSAY ALLISON AND LISA MAY 617.429.3188 Lindsay.Allison@SothebysRealty.com Lisa.May@SothebysRealty.com
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10 brewer street - unit 1
After a long day, come home to this warm and welcoming, lightfilled retreat in the heart of Harvard Square. Renovated in 2014, it is stylish and well designed, with an open plan living/dining/kitchen flanked by two separate and private rooms.Tucked away behind the building is a private patio for al-fresco dining or just sitting quietly and reading a book. Heaven! www.10Brewer.com
PRICE UPON REQUEST
LINDSAY ALLISON AND LISA MAY 617.429.3188 Lindsay.Allison@SothebysRealty.com Lisa.May@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 51
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36 irving street - unit 5 SOLD OVER ASKING! Sale Price: $1,037,000
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ew York style loft meets Professors Row is the vibe of this Bell and Fandetti corner fee simple townhouse. If you haven’t been inside one of these classic Cambridge homes, you should. You will find a unique focal living space with magnificent three story high ceilings, exposed beams, skylights and huge windows.
LISA GODWIN 617.686.0405 Lisa.Godwin@SothebysRealty.com
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221 mount auburn street - unit 511 $798,000
LINDSAY ALLISON AND LISA MAY 617.429.3188 Lindsay.Allison@SothebysRealty.com Lisa.May@SothebysRealty.com 52 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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iverview offers its lucky residents classic Cambridge living with abundant amenities and a mid-Century modern flair. Close to Harvard Square and right beside the Charles River, this handsome multi-unit building is exceptionally well managed. It has an unusually engaged and involved community of residents, and is pet-friendly. Located on the fifth floor with two bedrooms and one full bath, Unit 511 is among a handful of units in the building without internal stairs. With fabulous views over the rooftops of the charming Foster Street neighborhood, it features an open plan living/dining room and a brand new kitchen and bathroom. There is a private detached storage closet across the hall, two elevators, a lovely shared garden, and a full time concierge. www.221MtAuburn511.com
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21 shepard street - unit 2 Located on an elegant Cambridge side street in the Radcliffe neighborhood, this gorgeous one plus bedroom condominium has been renovated stem to stern, combining beautiful finishes with intelligent design and high-tech amenities. Clean and contemporary living room with custom built-ins. www.21Shepard-2.com.
SOLD! Listed for $628,000
LAUREN HOLLERAN 617.913.2203 | Lauren.Holleran@SothebysRealty.com
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253 norfolk street - unit 1-6 This dramatic and spacious one-bedroom condo features a flexible open layout, a wall of oversized windows, soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, and exposed beams. The main living area offers many possibilities with plenty of room for dining and entertaining, and a large bedroom with ample storage space in two side-by-side closets and additional cabinets above. Other perks include central air, underground garage parking and a common outdoor space.
SOLD! Listed for $495,000
LARA GORDON CARALIS 617.710.4633 | Lara.Gordon@SothebysRealty.com
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109 river street - unit 2b On a cobblestone courtyard, this spacious loft-style condominium unit has a Walk Score of 94, in an 1840’s building, this corner unit is light-filled with 14, huge, nine over nine windows, oak floors and 10 + foot ceiling height. A large bedroom with two closets and a separate study/office make the options limitless. www.109River.com
$628,000
LAURA PALUMBO-HANSON 617.413.5537 | Laura.PalumboHanson@SothebysRealty.com
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6 hancock place - unit 2 Absolutely adorable condo in an unbeatable location. In the heart of Mid-Cambridge, this charming one bedroom condo is just a half mile to the Central Square T and within a mile of both Harvard and MIT — Walkscore of 93. This second floor unit features hardwood floors, high ceilings, a newly-renovated kitchen and private screened back porch. Additional storage and free common laundry in basement.
SOLD! Listed for $389,000
LARA GORDON CARALIS 617.710.4633 | Lara.Gordon@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 53
Greater Boston
7 Longmeadow Road, Wellesley | $5,295,000
market review Boston is surrounded by a number of popular suburbs that provide convenient access to downtown, while offering a distinctly different aesthetic and lifestyle from those neighborhoods. We have selected a handful of the more well known towns. Like the variety within Boston’s neighborhoods, you will notice quite the spectrum within Average Sale Price and Days on Market in Greater Boston for 2017’s First Quarter.
563 number of sales
101 average days on market
$1,123,633 *average sale price
brookline: 95 concord: 38 lexington: 55 milton: 64 newton: 175 wellesley: 79 weston: 24 westwood: 33
brookline: 59 concord: 103 lexington: 79 milton: 66 newton: 59 wellesley: 129 weston: 218 westwood: 95
brookline: $1,229,915 concord: $955,803 lexington: $1,158,952 milton: $687,834 newton: $1,030,999 wellesley: $1,534,320 weston: $1,535,404 westwood: $855,838
*Gibson Sotheby’s Average Sale Price: $1,157,997 Data pulled from MLSpin as of 4/1/2017
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Arlington
46 magnolia - unit b SOLD! Listed for $695,000 MAX DUBLIN 617.230.7615 Max.Dublin@SothebysRealty.com
Belmont
470 pleasant street $1,295,000
CAROLYN BOYLE 617.962.7514 Carolyn.Boyle@SothebysRealty.com 56 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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ucked away on one of East Arlington’s coveted leafy side streets, you will find a lovely upper level duplex condominium. Located one half-mile to the Alewife T station and a few doors down from Magnolia park, this unit provides an ideal oasis with all the convenience of a city near by. Inside you are greeted with classic details throughout the unit, including original moldings, built-in china cabinet and stained glass. Exquisitely renovated in 2011 there is a fine balance of modern amenities combined with old world charm. Large storage area in the basement, a splendid yard with a Magnolia tree and vegetable garden & garage parking complete this fine offering.
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xpanded and beautifully renovated, this spacious home offers five bedrooms, three full and one half bathrooms and three levels of living space. The 24’x22’ gourmet kitchen addition features an expansive granite island, custom cabinetry and radiant-heated bamboo flooring. With a butler’s pantry offering two drawer dishwashers and prep sink, this house is designed for entertaining. The living room boasts built-in shelving and a cozy window seat. Enjoy a private master suite, with large walk-in closet and master bath.The lower level provides a family room, guest bedroom, full bathroom and mudroom with direct 2-car garage access. www.470Pleasant.com
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ustom six bedroom, five bathroom colonial located in a premium cul-de-sac road location and sought after Liberty School District of Braintree. 5,600 + sq ft home on Hannah Niles Way. Formal and informal dining rooms. Large open kitchen that leads to a three tiered outside deck and Murphy brick patio. Two brick wood burning fireplaces. Large master bath with a dual ensuite shower bathroom and two large master closets. Huge bonus living area over the garage. Fully finished walkout basement and a fully finished oversized heated garage, auto door openers with side and rear doors. Over half an acre lot with wooded conservation land. www.100HannahNilesWay.com
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ocated on a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Braintree’s most desirable neighborhoods: Buckingham Place. This exceptional home boasts exquisite craftsmanship and detail throughout. Set on over a half an acre of level, beautifully landscaped grounds that offer incredible privacy. Featuring a wonderful open layout kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, four bedrooms with new carpeting, central air and gleaming hardwood floors. An amazing finished lower level with lots of entertainment space. A two-car attached garage completes this beautiful home.
Braintree
100 hannah niles way SOLD! Listed for $859,000
DAVID SAMPSON 617.595.5082 David.Sampson@SothebysRealty.com
Braintree
39 gray terrace $819,000
DINO CONFALONE 617.803.5007 Dino.Confalone@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 57
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55 leicester street
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his home defines luxurious living in a premier, private Brookline location. The grand foyer with its high ceilings, sets the tone for this magnificent home and leads into a desirable open concept floor plan. The centerpiece of the home is the architecturally stunning, floating main staircase which is a piece of art itself. All the rooms in this exquisite estate are drenched in light, with views of the spectacular landscaped grounds thanks to the wall of windows that covers the rear of the home.The elegant dining room seats over 20 guests and there is a fabulous third floor entertainment room.The sprawling master showcases 20-foot windows, a balcony, vast en-suite bath/dressing room and its own loft with private office. Seven bedrooms in total, with features that include personal staircases to private lofts, en-suite baths & directaccess balconies. Notable features include: elevator, five car garage with turntable, pool/pool house, roof deck, wine cellar, one-touch lighting system, heated driveway. www.55LeicesterStreet.com
$12,800,000
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166 fisher avenue
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his gracious home is perfect for entertaining with its elegant dining room and oversized living room. Enter into the elegant foyer with grand staircase.Two sun rooms, eat-in kitchen that opens to a courtyard. Also features a library, two master suites with private baths, potential for sitting room/dressing room, or whatever your heart desires. Potential for separate staff quarters if needed, or two more family bedroom rooms. The third floor offers three plus bedrooms, plus two baths. There is also an attic, partially finished basement with tons of storage, a pool house featuring a year round hot tub, storage and guest room. Four car garage.
$4,900,000
CATHY MAROTTA, RYAN GLASS AND NICK RUSSO 617.947.1069 | 617.721.2143 Cathy.Marotta@SothebysRealty.com Ryan.Glass@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 59
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Brookline
388 warren street Beautiful estate on almost one acre in Brookline's finest area. Classic period detail and open and airy living areas. Magnificent retreat complete with a gourmet kitchen, a butler's pantry, an outdoor deck and an au pair suite. Tranquil patio with an in-ground pool and hot tub overlooks gracefully landscaped grounds.
$3,975,000
MICHAEL L. CARUCCI 617.901.7600 | Michael.Carucci@SothebysRealty.com
Lexington
147 woburn street A piece of Lexington history built in 1850, this magnificent Greek Revival style home is situated on over an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. A gracious circular driveway leads to the home and a must have double garage with a bonus heated room above with many possibilities. An inviting front porch adds to the charm of this exceptional home. The home itself is light, bright and airy and offers a wonderful flexible floor plan.
$949,900
DAWN FELICANI 781.820.8096 | Dawn.Felicani@SothebysRealty.com 60 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
Brookline
50 longwood avenue - unit 1016/1017
This bright and spacious corner unit offers over 2,000+/- square feet of gorgeous living space on the 10th floor of a professionally managed elevator building with 24/7 concierge service and fabulous amenities. This magnificent residence has three generously sized bedrooms and three full bathrooms as well as ample storage throughout.There is a large living room/dining room conveniently located off of the kitchen.
SOLD! Listed for $1,495,000
JULIE HARRISON 617.413.6332 | Julie.Harrison@SothebysRealty.com
Medford
42 dearborn street
Conveniently located in the Hillside area a few blocks to Tufts, this well-maintained 1900 Victorian is full of life and color. The stained glass window and bead board wainscoting welcome you in the home through a grand foyer. The living room with painted brick opens to a lovely dining room, with paneled chair rail and built-in china cabinet.There is ample room to serve large dinner parties and access the wrap-around farmer’s porch.
SOLD! Listed for $518,000
MAX DUBLIN 617.230.7615 | Max.Dublin@SothebysRealty.com
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Sharon
Somerville
41 mallard drive Stunning home designed for entertaining nestled in sought-after neighborhood. Family room with fireplace and slider to large a large deck that overlooks an in-ground pool and grounds. Open concept floor plan. Large master bedroom with two walk in closets and spacious private bath. All bedrooms are good sized. Hardwood floors throughout under current flooring. Great location for commuters.
52 winslow avenue
A single-family Davis Square gem: located on a leafy side street, this renovated Victorian home - nestled among tall trees - is just yards from the city’s richest cultural offerings. It’s the perfect balance of modern amenities and classic details. The first floor offers a gorgeous cook’s kitchen with a breakfast bar - perfect for entertaining. All just one block from the heart of Davis Square, Minuteman Bike Path and the Red Line T.
$869,900
TAMMY DEWOLFE 781.248.1534 | Tammy.Dewolfe@SothebysRealty.com
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classic Second Empire Mansard Victorian listed on the National, Massachusetts State and Somerville Historic District Registries. This home is teeming with original details: ten foot ceiling height, wide board oak floors, and mercury and blown glass door knobs. Multiple sizable bay windows allow for copious amounts of light. www.30WarrenAve.com
SOLD! Listed for $1,195,000
MAX DUBLIN 617.230.7615 | Max.Dublin@SothebysRealty.com
Somerville
30 warren avenue
SOLD! Listed for $1,000,000
LAURA PALUMBO-HANSON 617.413.5537 Laura.PalumboHanson@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 61
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Somerville
73 central street - units 1 & 2 $878,000 AND $948,000
LAUREN HOLLERAN AND MAX DUBLIN 617.913.2203 | Lauren.Holleran@SothebysRealty.com 617.230.7615 | Max.Dublin@SothebysRealty.com
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omerville's hippest neighborhood hosts two immaculate, brightly renovated (2017) duplexes, minutes from artisan shops, cafés, brewers, even a climbing gym.This Spring Hill home unites Victorian residential calm with vibrant urban lifestyle. Each has 2,000+ sq ft, three bedrooms, three baths, a stunning kitchen, central air, and in-unit laundry. Enjoy a suburban amount of space—including private patio (unit 1) or deck (unit 2), deeded parking and separate storage—in a cheery metropolitan setting. www.73Central.com
Somerville
30-32 charnwood road - unit 1 This sunny, renovated condominium has an open plan living and dining room that leads to a cook’s kitchen, which makes a great entertaining space. This property boasts a two-sided gas fireplace, high ceilings and oak floors throughout. Private laundry, abundant storage, deeded parking and a common yard.
SOLD! Listed for $673,900
LAURA PALUMBO-HANSON 617.413.5537 | Laura.PalumboHanson@SothebysRealty.com 62 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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386 washington street - unit 3b Two-bedroom penthouse oasis with a wide-open light filled floor-plan and an enormous, private roof deck offering 360 degree views over Cambridge and Somerville. Oversized windows, nine-foot ceilings and oak flooring enhance the timeless 2005 renovation. 84 Walkscore assures you convenience and fantastic amenities just beyond your front door. www.386Washington.com
Listed for $598,000
LAURA PALUMBO-HANSON 617.413.5537 | Laura.PalumboHanson@SothebysRealty.com
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15 ashland - unit 2 This charming Porter Square condo features spacious rooms, hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, lots of windows and an original built-in hutch—not to mention in-unit laundry hookups, two private porches and garage parking. Renovated in 2003. Located on a small one-way street in a residential neighborhood near the Cambridge line, under a half mile to the Red Line T and shops at Porter Square, with easy access to Davis Square.
8 bay state avenue - unit 1
Charming top floor condo in an amazing Somerville location—just outside Davis in happening Ball Square, yet situated on a tranquil oneway side street. This move-in ready unit features hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings in the living room, large master bedroom, second bedroom and full bath. Additional perks include in-unit laundry, basement storage, tandem parking and ample outdoor living space in the lovely shared back yard.
SOLD! Listed for $559,000
LARA GORDON CARALIS 617.710.4634 | Lara.Gordon@SothebysRealty.com
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nspired by the architecture of the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum this hilltop estate evokes a 15th century Venetian villa with all the amenities and comforts of a luxury home today. The 19 room estate is filled with exquisite details including a hallway with groined vault arches, antique tin ceiling, lustrous onyx and marble mosaics, intricately patterned and locally sourced wood floors, custom moldings and curved walls. Other features include a 1000+bottle capacity wine cellar and an Italian imported wood-burning "Beehive" pizza oven.
SOLD! Listed for $499,000
LARA GORDON CARALIS 617.710.4634 | Lara.Gordon@SothebysRealty.com
Sudbury
59 widow rites lane
$2,695,000
VERONIKA BREER 508.277.8833 Veronika.Breer@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 63
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7 longmeadow road
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ompletely renovated gorgeous brick Wellesley estate located on over an acre of stunning landscaped grounds. Gracious living room with beautiful fireplace. Gourmet kitchen with large eating area and separate butlers pantry, exquisite dining room with seating for 20+ guests as well as an elegant fireplace, handsome wood-paneled study with fireplace, sunfilled office/study room. Fabulous separate carriage house with a private guest suite, including a kitchen and terrace. Beautiful heated pool, hot tub and waterfall, blue stone and brick terracing. Stone walls, lush gardens, landscape lighting and a second waterfall create a private setting, perfect for entertaining. Garages for four cars. www.7LongmeadowRoad.com
$5,295,000
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xquisite, light-filled home sited on rare three acre estate. Features include a chef's kitchen with a dining area, a Honduran Mahogany library, and a fitness area. Stunning master suite with a striking coffered ceiling, a White American Oak study, and his and her master bathrooms with radiant floors and a jacuzzi. Property offers unobstructed views of private, lush, bucolic grounds.
Wellesley 150 pond road $4,695,000
MICHAEL L. CARUCCI 617.901.7600 Michael.Carucci@SothebysRealty.com
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ewly listed: stunning Newly Renovated Wellesley Estate featuring five + bedrooms, six full and two half bathrooms and an incredibly thoughtful and gracious floor plan. Beautiful three acre private lot on scenic Pond Road near Wellesley College. Elegant and welcoming two story marble foyer. Gorgeous living room perfect for entertaining with lovely fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows and leads to a sunny sitting room with walls of windows. Spacious family room featuring a fireplace, gorgeous built-ins and French doors to private bluestone landscaped patio. Luxury master bedroom suite with fireplace and new luxury master bathroom. Heated four car attached garage. www.190PondRoad.com
Wellesley 190 pond road $4,950,000
JULIE HARRISON 617.413.6332 Julie.Harrison@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 65
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Weston
320 wellesley street
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ajestic gated residence designed for gracious entertaining, this magnificent estate is complete with almost three acres of manicured lawn, tennis court, heated swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, rolling lawns, mature trees, waterfalls, gated entry, and separate antique carriage house all in a setting of complete privacy. The 20,000 +/- square foot Federal Baroque New England colonial manor featuring Queen Anne chateau towers has 20 rooms with seven plus bedrooms, seven full and four half bathrooms, nine fireplaces, two floating style staircases, game room, wine cellar, tea room, six car garage and more. The manor home has endless details such as Vermont waterstruck brick, eyebrow dormers and marbled floors. The restored 4,500+/- square foot carriage home was constructed in 1743 and features historic details, five bedrooms, three full and one half bathroom, six fireplaces, formal living and dining, family room, parking and a two car garage.This Estate abuts conservation land and is approximately 20 minutes to Boston. www.320WellesleyStreet.com
$17,750,000
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true and rare Villa tucked away among the sprawling 8.22 acres of lush gardens and trees with a long private driveway approach of a proper Mansion. This estate beholds the beautiful details of the 1930s with soaring ceiling heights and grand proportions of entertaining space throughout the entire first floor. Choose from the many outdoor spaces; relax on one of the three balconies with your favorite beverage or dine alfresco with friends and family on the veranda off the kitchen or take a dip in the in-ground pool after lounging on the pool side patio. A peaceful oasis is found in every room inside and out. An understated, custom stainless steel handrail embraces a modernistic essence as it guides you up the sweeping staircase to the second floor landing to four bedrooms.
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tunning home nestled on Stonegate Drive. Welcoming two story foyer. Fabulous open concept kitchen with cherry cabinets, large island, breakfast nook, butler's pantry,Thermador double ovens and gas cooktop floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Sunken family room off kitchen with stone fireplace, and french doors to bluestone patio that overlooks the large private yard. Spacious dining room with direct access to kitchen. Secluded living room with fireplace. First floor office with custom cabinetry. All bedrooms are good sized. Freshly painted interior and exterior.
Westwood
397 nahatan street $2,960,000
ANNE CASNER AND BRIAN TEMPEL 781.591.9449 | Anne.Casner@SothebysRealty.com 617.285.5528 | Brian.Tempel@SothebysRealty.com
Westwood
19 stonegate
$1,900,000
TAMMY DEWOLFE AND BRIAN PERRY 781.248.1534 | Tammy.Dewolfe@SothebysRealty.com 617.413.8049 | Brian.Perry@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 67
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28-30 Mount Vernon, Beacon Hill | Starting at $2,550,000 68 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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wo new construction duplexes overlooking the Charles River with direct elevator access to both floors. First levels include a master suite and 2 guest bedrooms. Modern interior glass stairwell connects to upper floor where there is a large kitchen-great room with private outdoor space for each unit facing the river and a large living room with great Southern exposure and beautiful bay window, dining area, and powder room. Ceiling height is magnificent. Luxurious European finishes and designs. Direct access to tandem garage parking.
Back Bay
474 beacon street, units 1 &2 Prices ranging from $5,475,000 to $5,950,000
BETH DICKERSON 617.510.8565 Beth.Dickerson@SothebysRealty.com
Maison Vernon offers seven impeccably designed luxury residences, which embody harmony and balance. Third floor, brand new condominium residence with private deck off kitchen, remains true to its rich heritage, as part of the extensive yet meticulous renovation of this preserved iconic property. These exclusive homes boast the finest materials and craftsmanship, including hand-carved Italian marble fireplace mantles, imported French oak chevron herringbone floors, hand-crafted French-inspired plaster moldings and imported Italian kitchens. The property features 24-hour concierge, doorman and valet parking, glass and iron design elevator, 24 windows with abundance of light for each floor-through residence each with its private terrace. www.MaisonVernon.com
Beacon Hill
maison vernon 39-41 mount vernon street
Prices ranging from $2,995,000 to $5,650,000
BETH DICKERSON 617.510.8565 Beth.Dickerson@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 69
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Beacon Hill
28-30 mount vernon ALL FOUR UNITS SOLD! Prices starting at $2,550,000 Allison Mazer 617.905.7379 Allison.Mazer@SothebysRealty.com
Beacon Hill the whitwell 32 derne street
Prices starting at $2,495,000
BRIAN PERRY & BETH DICKERSON 617.413.8049 | Brian Perry@SothebysRealty.com 617.510.8565 | Beth.Dickerson@SothebysRealty.com 70 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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elcome to 28 Mt.Vernon Street.. Four units located a short distance from the State House and Boston Common, this beautiful federal style building has been completely renovated with a unique blend of traditional and contemporary finishes.The fine craftsmanship and attention to detail is true to the historic context of Beacon Hill, while all of the modern amenities provide you with the comfort of a true luxury home. Four thoughtfully designed floors of living, along with three outdoor spaces, including a large terrace off of the kitchen, an intimate roof terrace with unmatched views of the city skyline, and a balcony off of the master bedroom make this home the ideal place for Boston city living.
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he Whitwell evokes a feeling of serenity while surrounded by Boston’s vibrant metropolis. This boutique corner masterpiece, encompassing 14 luxury homes, boasts gracious floor plans, exceptional views and brilliant natural light. Direct elevator access to private garage parking crowns the opportunity to live at The Whitwell. The common landscaped terrace showcases panoramic city views. With significant attention to detail, Boston’s finest development team has envisioned these residences as a symbol of extraordinary sophistication, surpassing expectations. Other amenities include a concierge. www.TheWhitwell.com
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orgeous newly constructed townhouses with drive in garages, private outdoor space, upscale kitchens and baths, unique designs and great storage. This highly desirable enclave of Dorchester offers the convenience of being in the city with a truly neighborhood feel. Currently under construction for fall delivery. www.28-30Park.com
Dorchester 28-30 park
Prices starting at $599,000
KERRY DOWLIN 617.817.6602 Kerry.Dowlin@SothebysRealty.com
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readmark is a smart, sustainable structure that maintains a strong visual connection to the auto shop it replaced. The building is enveloped in gray treadmark ironspot brickwork interspersed with clean, vertical aluminum panels that give the structure a distinctly modern feel. Stylistically, the exterior’s sharp, straight edges and 1971-1977 dorchester avenue angular corners set the building apart from the surrounding redbrick landscape. Prices ranging from $339,000 to Large, garage-bay-style openings on the ground floor lead foot-traffic into the sizable retail spaces: another aesthetic and functional nod to the site’s industrial $549,000 roots. Inspired by early 20th Century factory architecture and driven by the spirit of TIM DEIHL, KERRY DOWLIN, LESLIE MACKINNON Ashmont Tire, Treadmark strikes a stunning modern figure against the brick-stone 617.817.1813 | 617.817.6602 | 617.312.0009 backdrop of Peabody Square. www.LiveTreadmark.com Treadmark@gibsonsir.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 71
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South End
164 & 166 w concord street
Prices starting at $4,750,000
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nparalleled scale and luxury await you as you enter these townhomes. Each home draws you in through a private garden entrance. At over 4,500 sq ft grand-tiered foyers open into living areas of monumental scale. Towering ceilings, a wall of triple-glazed arched windows, original exposed stone and gas fireplace await you. Kitchens include masterfully crafted cabinetry and professional grade appliances. Each four bedroom, three full and one half bathroom home includes state-of-the-art systems and two oversize garage parking spaces
BRIAN PERRY 617.413.8049 Brian.Perry@SothebysRealty.com
South End
5 claremont park
$3,600,000
S. FULANI & BARBARA COWLEY TEAM 617.270.6078 | S.Fulani@SothebysRealty.com 617.413.7777 | Barbara.Cowley@SothebysRealty.com 72 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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ew luxury construction - Penthouse Triplex in an outstanding statuesque building on the tree-lined side street of Claremont Park. Captivating views from the rear private decks facing Back Bay and Downtown. Developed with designer quality chefs kitchen - Sub Zero, Asko, Wolf appliances and custom cabinets. Highest quality workmanship, Pella Windows, Spa Master baths with radiant heated floors. Gas Fireplaces with custom marble surround, just some of the exquisite detailing. Soaring ceiling height on each floor.The penthouse roof deck has spectacular views with stairs and full door access. Claremont Park abuts the Back Bay and the Southwest Corridor.
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e are proud to offer this spectacular 4,155 square foot single family home on much sought-after Rutland Square.This brownstone will be customized for the most discriminating buyer, offering a master suite with spa-inspired bath, three additional bedrooms and three full baths, two half baths, au pair suite, and home office. A state-of-the-art kitchen will be comprised of custom cabinetry and a chef-worthy appliance package. The outdoor living space is highlighted by balconies, a private roof deck with service kitchen and sensational views. A two car garage and two outdoor parking spaces complete this home. Occupancy for fall 2017. www.11RutlandSquare.com
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nion Park condos is a rare offering of a magnificent luxurious homes in a corner building on coveted Union Park. These new construction luxurious homes comprise of a new erected building behind historic brownstone facade creating a large floor plate. These unique luxury homes are focused on creating large horizontal living spaces, which are a desirable anomaly in this historic Victorian neighborhood. Some of the homes offer over 75 feet of linear windows and views of Union Park, as well as Back Bay and downtown skylines.
South End
11 rutland square
$5,595,000
PAM HOLIAN 617.650.1149 Pam.Holian@SothebysRealty.com
South End
316 shawmut avenue
Prices Starting at $2,100,000
JAS BHOGAL 617.817.5470 Jas.Bhogal@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 73
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Waterfront la cappella 290 north street
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a Cappella — “The Chapel” — was founded and built in 1941 by Italian immigrants as a small one-story chapel on historic North Street. Sixty years later, in 2001 it was renovated and added four new floors to the structure, converting it into a single family home and a North End bed and breakfast, while preserving its architecturally-significant facade. La Cappella Suites operated as a top rated North End bed and breakfast by Trip Advisor for years. In 2015 the building was purchased and plans were put in place to begin renovations to convert this historical building into four luxury condos. La Cappella Luxury Condos offers an updated and contemporary living space in an authentic, historical waterfront neighborhood in downtown Boston. Both one, two and three bedroom options available. Private open air space on all floors. Opportunity for exclusive roof deck access and ownership. www.LaCappellaCondos.com
Prices starting at $825,000 Allison Mazer 617.905.7379 Allison.Mazer@SothebysRealty.com 74 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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mazing opportunity to live in a newly renovated luxury townhouse in East Cambridge. Each unit boasts state-of-the-art custom kitchens finished with Subzero/Wolf Appliances marble counter tops and custom cabinets. Each bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom which will be finished with Porcelenosa ceramic tile and fixtures.
Cambridge 32 fifth street
Prices starting at $1,000,000
MARIO MASSIMINO 617.352.8883 Mario.Massimino@SothebysRealty.com
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eautifully renovated luxury townhouse located on the cozy tree lined Otis street of East Cambridge.This three bedroom, three full and one half bathroom is the epitome of elegance, highlighted by its sprawling ceilings, modern open floor plan, and gourmet eat-in kitchen with Subzero/Wolf appliances.The master suite offers an expansive layout with custom built closets, vaulted ceilings and spa-inspired master bath with a walk-in shower and soaking tub. Centrally located between both the green and red line, buyers will be delighted by the endless amenities just steps away. Two deeded parking spaces.
Cambridge
66 - 70 otis street
Prices starting at $1,500,000
MARIO MASSIMINO 617.352.8883 Mario.Massimino@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 75
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East Cambridge
point 262 262 monsignor o’brien highway Prices starting Mid $500,000’s
KEN SMITH & TED PIETRAS 617.592.3249 | Ken.Smith@SothebysRealty.com 857.362.1840 | Ted.Pietras@SothebysRealty.com
Quincy
1022 hancock street
Prices starting at $329,000
BRIAN PERRY & MARY KELLEHER 617.413.8049 | Brian.Perry@SothebysRealty.com 617.821.8875 | Mary.Kelleher@SothebysRealty.com. 76 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
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oint 262 is being developed by Cambridge Capital Group LLC, and is the ideal place for individuals who are looking to purchase a home and would like to invest in one of the strongest housing markets in the country. Soaring to seven stories, the steel-framed building will comprise 55 residential units. Six stories will be dedicated to residential space and will include a rooftop terrace. The bottom floor will serve as structured parking and will contain deeded storage areas for all units.The first floor (at grade) will contain bicycle storage spaces, the building lobby, community space and a workout area. There will be a total of 20 one-bedroom units that average 838 square feet per unit and 35 two-bedroom units that average 1,054± square feet per unit. Each unit will have its own private balcony or terrace.
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he 1022 Hancock Residences feature open floorplans, high ceilings and modern amenities that are essential for today’s lifestyles. The existing building, a refinished school from the 1800’s is exceptional. The new building will offer modern design with selected units having outdoor spaces. All 1022 Hancock Street residences will have gas cooking, bosch appliance package kitchens and bathrooms in a refined setting. www.1022Hancock.com
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ocated on two acres of green lawn at 999 Hancock Street, alongside bubbling Furnace Brook, Brookside at 999 offers 53 open-concept one and two bedrooms for sale. Designed for comfort, residents can enjoy custom cabinetry, private balconies, nest thermostats, in-unit washer/dryers, indoor garage parking and more. Positioned in the center of Quincy—a Greater Boston community with direct access to downtown Boston—residents of Brookside at 999 are able to comfortably and conveniently live their desired lifestyle. The city’s latest luxury development is just a short distance from the Red Line train stop, the vibrant Quincy Center area, beaches, and less than 10 miles from downtown Boston. www.Brookside999.com
Prices starting at $329,000
MARY KELLEHER 617.821.8875 | Mary.Kelleher@SothebysRealty.com. The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 77
Rentals
275 Marlborough Street - Unit 7, Back Bay | $14,500/month
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Back Bay
400 stuart street - unit 24 e With breathtaking views from every window, this graciously appointed corner unit in The Clarendon Building is truly in a class of its own. The spacious 1957 square foot home opens into a large foyer that leads to the open kitchen and living area ideal for family gatherings or to entertain guests. Along with 24-hour luxury concierge, The Clarendon offers an array of impressive amenities.
$16,000
ARIANNA BROWN 617.549.4207 | Arianna.Brown@SothebysRealty.com
Back Bay
1 charles street - ph 205 Penthouse two bedroom, two bathroom located at the Luxury Condominium Building One Charles in the South Tower. Floor to ceiling windows from the top floor keep the apartment light and bright during the day, with spectacular views of the lights of the city during night. Open living and dining room with split bedrooms. 24hour concierge service and doormen.
$7,000
WILLIAM MONTERO 617.312.7232 | William.Montero@SothebysRealty.com
Back Bay
275 marlborough street - unit 7
Luxury penthouse duplex: three spacious bedrooms, upper level beautiful living/dining/open kitchen opens to 600 square foot private stunning roof deck with hot tub, built in grille and fireplace and fantastic views of The Prudential Center and Boston skyline. Full laundry room, ample storage and closet space. Two generous guest bedrooms. Direct elevator access to unit. One parking spot included.
$14,500
BETH DICKERSON 617.510.8565 | Beth.Dickerson@SothebysRealty.com
Beacon Hill
54 brimmer street
Classic Beacon Hill single family brownstone available September 1st. This sun-filled five bedroom, five bathroom home is located on a quiet street, just a short walk from the Boston Common and Charles Street’s restaurants and shopping. The first floor features an open living/dining room perfect for entertaining and a newly renovated kitchen. The top floor features a private au-pair/in law suite with sliding glass doors to access to a private balcony.
$10,000
JUDY PAGANO 617.257.2431 | Judy.Pagano@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 79
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South End
35 union park - unit 1 An extraordinary offering at this masterfully restored residence overlooking desirable Union Park. Architecturally designed, this garden level duplex combines old world charm and modern edge, defining living space and attention to detail like no other. This home features 3 bedrooms and 4 full marble baths. A lovely deck overlooks serene upper and lower patios.
$10,000
ANDREA WHITCOMB 857.362.1860 | Andrea.Whitcomb@SothebysRealty.com
Charlestown
8 arrow street - unit 1 Custom townhouse condominium with garage parking. Located in Town Hill, one of Charlestown’s most sought after Historic Districts. New construction in 2012. State of the art finishes throughout.Three bedrooms and three full and one half bathroom. Large sun drenched courtyard, huge roof deck with jaw dropping and endless skyline views. Amazing open front to back living, dining, kitchen.
$5,400
FRANK CELESTE 617.872.3227 | Frank.Celeste@SothebysRealty.com 80 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
South End
41 rutland square - unit 1
Stunning parlor level triplex in a gorgeous owner occupied brownstone. This is your opportunity to live in luxury in the heart of the South End.The recently renovated unit has over 2,000 square feet of living space and offers every amenity.The parlor level includes a spacious living room with American Oak hardwood floors, gas fireplace, and floor to ceiling windows.
$7,500
VAN FRENCH 617.285.3768 | Van.French@SothebysRealty.com
Brookline
1015 beacon street - unit 1015
Spectacular single family rental in Brookline. Located a short distance from Back Bay, this 6,700+/- square foot residence offers the privacy and space of a single family with all the convenience of the city. Perfectly located, just a short walk from restaurants, Whole Foods, parks, shopping, and public transportation. The home is recently renovated with seven bedrooms, four and half modern bathrooms, and three parking spaces.
$11,000
WILLIAM MONTERO 617.312.7232 | William.Montero@SothebysRealty.com
rentals
Cambridge
52 kirkland street Move right into this stately brick single family just minutes from all that Harvard Square has to offer. Five bedrooms and three full and one half bathroom. Come enjoy this beautiful home’s wonderful open concept floor plan. Towering ceiling height. Period detail. Gleaming pumpkin pine floors. Oversized windows with glorious sunshine.
$6,000
FRANK CELESTE 617.872.3227 | Frank.Celeste@SothebysRealty.com
Sudbury
167 willis road Spectacularly finished home in highly desirable Willis Hills locale available for rent. Exquisite custom kitchen with Viking 6-burner cooktop with grill, Subzero, Dacor double-ovens and large island. Radiant Brazilian cherry floors throughout. Open floorplan to the vast two-story family room with half bath and wood burning fireplace.
$5,000
THE TOM AND JOANNE TEAM 781.795.0502 | Info@TomandJoanneTeam.com
Natick
16 saddlebrook road
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to test-drive a multigenerational house offering three plus separate living spaces - also with the option to purchase. Very private 7.84 acre lot offering a peaceful and private setting down a generous private driveway. Pool, tennis court, garden area. The newly built open-concept basement space includes a second full kitchen. Home is also for sale for $3.1M.
$12,000
BRIAN TEMPEL & ANNE CASNER 617.285.5528 | Brian.Tempel@SothebysRealty.com 781.591.9449 | Anne. Casner@SothebysRealty.com
Weston
81 montvale road - unit 1 Invitingly large rooms, a professional kitchen, three fireplaces and a fully finished basement with a large media Room. A playroom, a kitchenette and lots of storage. Classic colonial styling in like new condition and including all the latest amenities. Over 5,200 square feet of sophisticated living. Five bedrooms, all with private baths, plus all the amenities you want.
$9,900
PETER & BARBARA CASEY 781.789.2040 | Peter.Casey@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 81
Destination
851 Wilson Way, Telluride, Colorado | Price Upon Request
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destination
Telluride, CO
851 wilson way
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he ultimate modern alpine estate. Gracefully set upon one of the most dramatic 35-acre sites in the spectacular Telluride region, this masterpiece of contemporary design is unmatched in its setting, quality, detail and accommodations. Overlooking a reflective pond mirroring views of the towering cirque of rolling meadows and 14,000 foot peaks that surround the property, the home’s soaring spaces showcase the very best in sophisticated mountain living.The home’s creation was a remarkable collaboration between its owners and some of the most talented professionals in the world of architecture, interior design and construction. Featuring the very finest materials sourced from all over the world.
Price Upon Request
BILL FANDEL | 970.708.4141 | Bill.Fandel@SothebysRealty.com 84 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
destination
Telluride, CO 146 hood park
Inspired by the finest villas of the Dolomites and Tuscany, this dramatic stone residence is the most authentic example of traditional Italian alpine design in the Telluride Region. Set high upon a knoll-top with direct trail-side ski access, this gracious family home offers sweeping views of mountain peaks, spruce and Aspen forests and the contiguous groomed ski trails of the Telluride Ski Resort.
$12,750,000
BILL FANDEL 970.708.4141| Bill.Fandel@SothebysRealty.com
Telluride, CO 404 east columbia
Designed by world-renowned architect John Pawson, this remarkable Telluride residence offers truly inspired minimalism in a most dramatic alpine setting. The collaboration between seller & architect was his first commission within the U.S. & timelessly showcases Pawson’s attentive focus on space, proportion, light and materials, while simultaneously capturing the rugged vernacular of Telluride’s rich Victorian mining era.
$5,995,000
BILL FANDEL 970.708.4141 | Bill.Fandel@SothebysRealty.com
Telluride, CO
222 san joaquin road
Nestled in towering spruce trees directly trailside on the Telluride Ski Resort, this beautifully custom-crafted residence was inspired by traditional Japanese farmhouse architecture. Designed by architect Michael Fuller with interiors by Andrea Jovine, the architecture, detail & finish employ the principles of Feng Shui combined with the timeless craftsmanship of hand tools shaping rare & rugged imported materials.
$7,995,000
BILL FANDEL 970.708.4141 | Bill.Fandel@SothebysRealty.com
Telluride, Co 131 hood park road
Newly & beautifully remodeled in 2015, this cool and stylish mountain home is perfectly nestled at the edge of 30 acres of rolling meadows that make up Hood Park. Peerlessly constructed by renowned timberframer Bensonwood of New Hampshire, the home’s inviting spaces frame stunning views of the iconic Wilson Peak, San Sophia Ridge and Telluride Ski Area.
$5,995,000
BILL FANDEL 970.708.4141 | Bill.Fandel@SothebysRealty.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 85
destination
Lake Sunapee, NH 34 woodland road
Enjoy this waterfront home’s comforts, sunny exposure and peaceful setting. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy the calm waters and safe harbor for your flotilla. Four plus bedrooms, three finished levels. Lovely covered porch overlooking the water, two permanent docks. Only 90 minutes from Boston. www.FlightsEndLakeSunapee.com
$1,488,000
STEPHANIE WHEELER 603.344.9330 | Stephanie.Wheeler@SothebysRealty.com
Wilmot, NH
16 quaker path road Artisan crafted home and gentleman’s farm on 40 acres with fields, trails, ponds, pristine brook, barn and carriage house. Tree fort and creative play house. Gather round the three fireplaces, terraces and upper screen house. Lakes, skiing, recreational and cultural activities abound. 90 minutes from Boston. www.OurBrooksideAcres.com
$1,195,000
STEPHANIE WHEELER 603.344.9330 | Stephanie.Wheeler@SothebysRealty.com 86 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
Lake Sunapee, NH 42 lake avenue
Simply stunning, well-crafted home, with a wall of glass overlooking the lake and a deep water, 25.5’ harbor boat slip, within a few minutes’ stroll of the house.You will delight in the open living spaces, expansive deck, and the numerous activities in the harbor. 10 minutes to skiing. 90 minutes from Boston. www.42LakeAve.com
$849,000
STEPHANIE WHEELER 603.344.9330 | Stephanie.Wheeler@SothebysRealty.com
Lake Sunapee, Newbury, NH 41 blye hill landing south
Take in the 180-degree water and mountain views and most beautiful sunsets from your lake and ski home, atop of Blye Hill. Only 17 owners share in over three acres of Lake Sunapee waterfront with sprawling lawn, beach, picnic pavilion, docks, moorings and tennis. 5 minutes to skiing. 90 minutes from Boston. www.41Blye.com
$789,000
STEPHANIE WHEELER 603.344.9330 | Stephanie.Wheeler@SothebysRealty.com
destination
Barrington, RI 294 rumstick road
Custom built home offers breathtaking water views from private grounds complete with stone terraces, outdoor entertaining area and guest house. The 10,000 square foot main house boasts five bedrooms, including master suite with two dressing areas, gourmet kitchen, and 2,000 square feet. of finished lower level with bar, wine cellar and playroom.
$2,199,000
MOTT & CHACE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 401.245.3050 | Sales@MottandChace.com
Little Compton, RI 32 indian hill road
Pastoral estate overlooking the Sakonnnet River offers ample outdoor entertaining areas, colorful gardens and beautiful sunset views on nearly two acres.The pristine 4,100 square foot home offers four bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor access from every room.
$1,895,000
MOTT & CHACE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 401.789.8899 | Sales@MottandChace.com
Newport, RI
24 brown & howard wharf
2,400 Square foot waterfront condominium offers exquisite views and westerly exposure. Amenities include double master suites, designer baths, gourmet kitchen and guaranteed dockage at the adjacent marina. Ideally located at the end of the wharf, the residence offers privacy within the heart of the bustling harbor and historic downtown.
$2,425,000
MOTT & CHACE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 401.789.8899 | Sales@MottandChace.com
Providence, RI 41 intervale road
Georgian brick Colonial circa 1925 has been graciously updated offering 4,500 square feet of well-appointed living space with four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms and connected two car garage. Ideally located in the Upper Blackstone Boulevard neighborhood, the home is within walking distance to Lippet Park, shopping and dining on Hope Street and many East Side public and private schools.
$1,395,000
MOTT & CHACE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 401.314.3000 | Sales@MottandChace.com The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 87
destination
Woods Hole, MA 61 gansett road
Own 2.8 acres and 4,500 square feet, five-bedroom cape on Gansett Point overlooking Quissett Harbor and 18th hole of prestigious Woods Hole Golf Club. Interior features four fireplaces, living room with French doors to patio, MBR suite and ground-floor laundry. Also a one bedroom apt. over three bay garage. Deeded rights to Gansett Assoc. dock and sandy beach.
$3,395,000
JOHN WEYAND 508.245.1908 | John.Weyand@SothebysHomescom
Falmouth, MA 46 jetty lane
Beachfront enchantment on secluded 1-acre property with direct views of Buzzards Bay. Enjoy the swimming pool surrounded by stone patio and pool house, 200+ feet of sandy association beach and short walk to West Falmouth Harbor. Inside the four bedroom home is an open layout with welcoming atmosphere, light-filled with high-end details.
$2,999,950
DIANA LUCIVERO & JOHN WEYAND 508.667.8977 | 508.245.1908 88 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
Falmouth, MA
45 gunning point avenue
Spectacular 5,000 square feet six-bedroom home on Gunning Point offers panoramic views over Buzzards Bay, one of the most beautiful coastlines on Cape Cod. Generous wraparound deck for entertaining while inside the open layout encourages relaxing to sounds of the ocean. This gracious home enhances enjoyment of all Cape Cod seasons.
$3,500,000
DIANA LUCIVERO & JOHN WEYAND 508.667.8977 | 508.245.1908
Falmouth, MA 27 frazar road
Once the summer home of NY magnate Everett Frazar. Shingle-style home combines 19th c. roots with 21st c. utility. West-facing vistas of Buzzards Bay. Features a living-room mantle of West Falmouth granite, crown molding, maple floors and spacious rooms.Two acres; 20 x 40 ft. pool and gardens must be viewed to be appreciated.
$1,995,000
DIANA LUCIVERO & JOHN WEYAND 508.667.8977 | 508.245.1908
destination
Falmouth, MA 58 clowes drive
Set in the fashionable neighborhood of Sippewissett Highlands, this property offers the opportunity to have a personal estate with panoramic west-facing views of Buzzards Bay. In addition to the threebedroom, three-bath main home, is a pool house that can double as guest quarters. Deeded rights to sandy association beaches.
$1,150,000
DIANA LUCIVERO 508.667.8977 | Diana.Lucivero@SothebysHomes.com
Falmouth, MA
46 gunning point avenue, unit 1 Summer breezes and 180-degree sunsets over Buzzards Bay. Only condominium on exclusive Gunning Point. Two-story unit is largest of four in a former summer mansion with private backyard and four parking spaces. Private elevator. Two decks. High-end renovation to light-filled living space in 2016. www.46GunningPointAvenue.com
$925,000
JOHN WEYAND 508.245.1908 | John.Weyand@SothebysHomes.com
Falmouth, MA 211 great bay street
Imagine your own waterside home overlooking picturesque Great Pond, with Bristol Beach within walking distance and Vineyard Sound beckoning boaters. This charming home has been renovated and upgraded, yet retains the charm of Old Cape Cod. Views of Great Pond from the open-concept space and invites the outdoors in. Relaxed summer living for the savvy buyer.
$975,000
DIANA LUCIVERO & JOHN WEYAND 508.667.8977 | 508.245.1908
Falmouth, MA 9 highwood lane
4,000 square feet, five-bedroom home in Ballymeade. Mature trees and shrubs on ¾ acre in gated neighborhood, two golf clubs, restaurant, nearby shopping at Mashpee Commons and awardwinning Old Silver Beach. Formal living room with gas fireplace and French doors to deck, gourmet kitchen, large dining area and impressive master bedroom suite.
$849,000
DIANA LUCIVERO & JOHN WEYAND 508.667.8977 | 508.245.1908 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition 89
destination
Rye Beach, NH 45 fairway drive
NED TATE 603.531.1040 NTate@TateandFoss.com
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ignature residence sited on four acres, overlooking the 12th hole at Abenaqui Country Club! The home is comprised of ~7,000 SF of living space, with five bedrooms, five and a half baths, guest apartment, elevator. Ideally located in the heart of Rye Beach Village, a sidewalk stroll from sandy Sawyers Beach, 20 minutes from Wentworth By-the-Sea Marina, one hour from Boston MA, two hours from White Mountain skiing.
$3,000,000
Middletown, RI 766 indian avenue
Rare New Construction on prestigious Indian Avenue. Meticulous design by award winning NYC Architects. Stunning five bedroom/ five and a half bath 4,780 square foot residence, centered around an internal courtyard, bathes interior spaces with natural light. Expansive water views. Upgrades avail for pool, poolhouse, and interior furniture package. Close to ocean beaches.
$3,495,000
GUSTAVE WHITE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 401.849.3000 | GustaveWhite.com 90 The Collection | Spring 2017 Edition
Newport, RI 67 bridge street
Historic Point c1750 Meticulously restored historic colonial one block from Newport Harbor and Shipyard. Gracious four bedroom with high ceilings, six fireplaces and warm wide plank floors. Cobblestone driveway, four-car garage, stone patio and lovely gardens, all a short walk to restaurants, shops and theaters. Adjacent cottage avail separately.
$1,895,000
GUSTAVE WHITE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 401.849.3000 | GustaveWhite.com
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Charlestown 20 City Square | Charlestown, MA 02129 O: 617.242.4222 | F: 617.242.6001
North End/Waterfront 350 Commercial Street | Boston, MA 02109 O: 617.227.1000 | F: 617.227.4179
Back Bay 277 Dartmouth Street | Boston, MA 02116 O: 617.375.6900 | F: 617.375.5598
South End 556 Tremont Street | Boston, MA 02118 O: 617.426.6900 | F: 617.451.7353
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