A stunning duplex at the Penmark, the original home of Boston College, has been reconfigured with a wall of glass.
A building personified by the rich integrity of its original stature as well as the abundance of contemporary amenities, the Penmark is one of the most distinctive properties of the South End?s landmark district. Once the home of Boston College and its sister institution BC High, the handsome five-story Victorian brick and granite building houses 60 fully renovated luxury condos featuring a unique living experience with an urbane touch.
In a 1,257-square-foot gorgeous space that was once a classroom, Unit 107 exemplifies the historical charm of the building and the highest caliber of modern sophistication in one setting. Bill Gehan of Campion and Company Real Estate has listed the two-bedroom, two-bath parlor duplex at $939,000.
?The owners cherry-picked this unit for its spectacular view of the Back Bay and the Prudential and redesigned the interior to make it a serene and elegant space for living and entertaining,? he said.
On a tree-lined brick sidewalk in a neighborhood alive with cafes, upscale restaurants and specialty shops, the wrought iron gates on the steps of the Penmark open to an arched entrance. A set of immense doors and a magnificent Palladian window lead to an elaborately tiled foyer and austere lobby featuring the artwork of local artists.
At Unit 107, smoky gray Italian ceramic tile in the entryway of the unit leads to an open design living room and kitchen glistening from light emitted through towering arched windows. A captivating glass wall with steel framing rises up to the left, meeting the soaring 14-foot ceilings to create a visual centerpiece. The rosewood floors are alight with sumptuous ruby undertones and enhance the warm maple wood of the cabinetry and breakfast peninsula of the kitchen.
The contemporary kitchen is equipped with high-end stainless steel appliances, including a Bosch dishwasher, Jenn-Air refrigerator and a convection oven underneath a cooktop stove. Beautiful clear tile encases the backsplash, and a deep stainless steel sink resides within a swatch of lustrous black granite countertop.
Stunning sapele mahogany lines the adjacent stairway to the lower level and trails the glass banister with a sliver of chrome inlay. The lower level opens up to a guest suite or study with built-in, lighted floating bookshelves and a window filtering light abundant enough to sustain any indoor greenery.
A mahogany wall containing storage drawers aligned between two glass French doors separate the two spaces. Open the doors, and the master bedroom expands to a suite, or close the doors for privacy.
Well-lit by a large window, the master bedroom features a flat screen television built into the mahogany divider wall and a roomy walk-in closet offering a variety of storage elements.
The master bathroom displays a sweep of creamy marble that blankets the floor, shower and surface of a white vanity. The aligning guest bathroom is tiled in the dark Italian ceramic of the unit and features updates that include a suspended waterfall faucet sink, an ebony granite shelf under a fully extended mirror, four deep custom-designed drawers and a built-in storage nook.
There is a continuity of design throughout the entire unit. Square casings house commercial halogen recessed lighting. Different types of glass feature prominently ? clear on the banister, almost translucent on the French doors separating the downstairs rooms as well as the wall upstairs. Rosewood floors line both levels while mahogany appears on the banister railing, divider wall, and shelving below. Identical Italian ceramic tiles populate the downstairs guest bathroom, landing and upstairs entryway.
Although the unit is the epitome of streamlined elegance, it also makes effective use of storage and functionality. Concealed floor-to-ceiling magnetic closure storage closets surround the entryway, and underneath the stairway leading to the lower level is a closet sizeable enough to hold a stacked washer dryer unit and room for shelves.
With both professionals and families residing in the Penmark, it offers a substantial amount of amenities, including an elevator, deeded parking spots with direct access to a secured garage, a full-service, 24/7 concierge, an in-house fitness center and a landscaped courtyard.
Renovated to perfection with the best of design, materials and finishes, Unit 107 within the distinctive brick fa?ade of the Penmark presents the highest caliber of modern sophistication and urban living within the South End.
DETAILS
Address: The Penmark, Unit 107, 21 Father Gilday St., South End
BR/BA: Two bedrooms, two baths
Size: 1,257 square feet
Age: 1890; 2006; 2012
Price: $939,000
Taxes: $6,981 (with residential exemption)
Condo fee: $811 per month
Features of the property: Unique 59-unit condo complex in former schoolhouse; 24-hour concierge service, fitness center, landscaped courtyard; secure underground parking garage.
Features of unit: Completely renovated duplex space with rosewood floors, commercial halogen recessed lighting, Italian ceramic tile, granite kitchen counters, mahogany wood details; towering windows in open plan living room and kitchen and gorgeous new glass wall; contemporary kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances and maple cabinetry; glass banister lines lower level stairway with mahogany and chrome detailed railing; sapele mahogany stairs; bedroom/study suite and substantial master bedroom divided by mahogany wall with glass French doors on lower level; built-in flat screen and walk-in closet in master bedroom with en suite master bath with marble features and shower; updated second bath with tiled floor and combination tub/shower; waterfall faucet, granite shelf, custom drawers and storage under stairs with stacked washer/dryer space; two deeded garage parking spaces.
Close by: Franklin Square, Blackstone Square and the historic South Burying Ground; Restaurant Row, specialty shops and art galleries; steps to MBTA?s Silver Line; easy access to Route 93 and to Mass. Turnpike.
Contact: Bill Gehan, Campion and Company Real Estate, 172 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116. Phones: 617-236-0711 (office) or 617-797-1270 (cell). Email: bgehan@campionre.com.
Website: www.campionre.com
An open house will be held at this property Sunday, Jan. 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
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