26
July
2011

It’s a Dog’s Life…

Filed under: Battery Wharf, Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Waterfront Amenities, Burroughs Wharf, Harbor Towers, Lewis Wharf, Lincoln Wharf, Mariner, Rowes Wharf, The Intercontinental, Union Wharf, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

Written by Diane Giacobbi

Boston is not only filled with universities and students, hospitals and doctors, it is filled with dogs and their humans.  Each week I receive at least one inquiry for a sale or rental of a pet friendly property.  No longer just a suburban pet, the urban dog is welcome in many places – in certain outdoor patio dining, in private dog parks, and in some designated areas of public places.  The services for these pets are innumerable – dog boutiques for accessories and natural food items; doggie day care with transportation; daily walks; overnight vacation services, and in home veterinary calls.

Many condominium buildings along Boston’s Waterfront are pet friendly.  As a lover of dogs, I do everything in my power to find a home for my wonderful canine residents and their people.

Here is a current list of some of the pet friendly buildings in the Waterfront:

Intercontinental: Owners and TenantsBoston Dog Park 

Rowes Wharf: Owners only with Management approval

Harbor Towers: Owners only

Commercial Wharf: Owners and Tenants

Lewis Wharf: No Dogs

Mariner: Owners and Tenants

Bulfinch: Owners and Tenants

Union Wharf: Owners only

Lincoln Wharf: No Dogs

Burroughs Wharf: Owners and Tenants with Restriction

Battery Wharf:  Owners and Tenants

18
July
2011

Mayor Menino Hosts “Rockin’ Pool Party” in North End

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The North End neighborhood splashed the summer heat away this Sunday at the “Rockin’ Pool Party” hosted by Mayor Menino and Boston Centers for Youth & Families at the North End’s Mirabella Pool.

During the pool party, there was plenty of swimming, games and activities to enjoy. There was also a free cookout and an ice cream truck serving up delicious foods during the summer fun.  The Mayor and his wife  greeted fellow Bostonians who attended.

To read more about the event, visit the NorthEndWaterfront.com article, “Rockin’ Pool Party” at North End’s Mirabella Pool Hosted by Mayor Menino”.

Mayor Menino and the North End beat the summer heat during the "Rockin' Pool Party" at Mirabella Pool

 

9
July
2011

Tourism Heating Up on Boston Waterfront

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Boston Waterfront Tourism Heats Up.  Water Taxis are the way to go these days.

These days, the best way to see Boston is by sea, not land.  With the Boston Waterfront tourism growing, it is becoming the hottest real estate to invest in.

There have been all sorts of exciting and interesting small businesses cropping up all around the Boston Harbor, from green taxis to floating vacation rentals.   Just this summer, the Rowes Wharf Water Transport partnered up with South Boston Waterfront hotel to provide zero-emission traveling to and from Logan Airport in the electric-driven boat called “Unplugged”.

For seven bucks and 10 minutes on the water, you get the perfect, stress-free ride to the airport found no where else.  Not a bad deal.  Especially for many of us who know all about the hassle of Boston Traffic or connecting with the red line to the silver line, and so forth on the MBTA rail system.

What’s even better, especially for those of us who live on the Waterfront, are the water shuttles that go back and forth to all the different wharfs.  Now we can hitch a ride to the up-and-coming Fan Pier, visit the restaurant-popular Liberty Wharf, take the Boston Lobster Tours at the Battery Wharf, check out the Innovation District, see the famous Tea Party location, and the list goes on.

Another trending waterfront attraction is the houseboat rental in the Boston Harbor.  Now folks can get a Boston Waterfront experience that’s more immersed than ever before!  Doesn’t get any better than living on the water, especially with the gorgeous Boston cityscape as your backdrop.  These houseboats are now becoming equipped with Wi-Fi internet, roof decks, and other amazing amenities.

There is no doubt about it, the Boston Waterfront is a hot zone for fun and excitement.  If you would like to read more all about it, feel free to check out this most recent Boston Globe article, “Marine Tourism Gaining Steam“.

 

 

7
July
2011

“Old Ironsides” Annual Fourth of July Turnaround

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In part of a 4th of July tradition, the U.S.S. Constitution raised its colors, hoisted its sails and left port from the Charlestown Navy Yard for its annual turnaround.  “Old Ironsides” is the oldest vessel still commissioned in the United States Naval fleet.

In the Boston Harbor last Monday, the warship sailed along the Boston Waterfront until it reached Castle Island where its crew conducted a 21-gun salute from its battery of canons before turning around and returning to its home for another year.  Here’s a video of this year’s event.  Doesn’t get any more patriotic than this… Happy Birthday, America.

USS Constitution sets sail along the Boston Waterfront during the Fourth of July Celebrations

 

 

30
June
2011

Boston Harborfest Celebrates Independence Near Waterfront

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Boston Harbor Fest held near Boston Waterfront and North End neighborhoods

Boston Harborfest kicks offs this year from June 29th to July 4th.

It’s that patriotic time of year to start celebrating the independence of this great nation.  And Oh what a fun-filled and exciting Fourth of July it will be on the Boston Waterfront.  Fireworks, barbeques, frosty beverages, historical actors… we can’t think of any better way to commemorate our nation’s birthday than here in one of the greatest cities in American history.

The Boston Harborfest is already in full swing, kicking off its opening ceremony Wednesday, June 29.  Its festivities carry on until July 4th with more than 200 daily events for you to enjoy.  It’s definitely a big favorite Independence Day event of ours here in the North End and Boston Waterfront.  You can find that everything takes place either at Faneuil Hall or around the Government Plaza – a very short walk from many of our Boston Waterfront luxury real estate.

For more information about the event, please visit http://www.bostonharborfest.com And Happy Fourth of July from all of us at CL Waterfront Properties ,LLC!

 

22
June
2011

City’s future is in the Boston Waterfront

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Beautiful luxury Boston condo in the seaport district

This contemporary luxury condo living room found at 25 Channel Center has attitude and style.

As seen in today’s Boston Globe, “Waterfront Hits it’s Stride”, this wonderful story about the Waterfront’s newest neighborhood, comes at a great time as we launch Penthouse #108 Channel Center onto the market.It’s  a handsome loft-like 3-bedroom penthouse with soaring high 20-feet ceilings.  It’s well lit with illuminating windows accompanied by breathe-taking views of Boston’s Harbor and the Blue Hills.  If that doesn’t win you over, maybe the luxury  Limestone gas fireplace will.

The open floor living and dining rooms lead to a large, private balcony with gas grill, making this Boston luxury real estate perfect for entertaining guests and social parties. It’s Gourmet kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances such as Subzero wine cellar, gas cooking, built-in coffee maker & double ovens.  The master suite is a brilliantly sun-soaked room with views of harbor & airport. Included with it’s luxury amenities include 2-car garage parking & 24 Hr Concierge.

If Penthouse #108 Channel Center sounds like the home for you, or would like to know more about available Boston Waterfront properties by CL Waterfront, contact us today.

Beautiful Boston Seaport District

Beautiful Boston Seaport District - "The future of the city" according to Mayor Menino.

 

 

 

17
June
2011

2011 Stanley Cup Champions Bring the Cup to Boston’s Waterfront

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It’s been a long awaited return of the Stanley Cup for Bruins fans throughout New England.  They have loyally stood by their team for 39 years, and now they can once again call themselves, champions.     And what a thrill it has been.  This year’s playoffs were nothing short of epic.  We can’t help but get excited ourselves, and what’s even better, the Cup made it to our own Waterfront neighborhood.  Here are just a couple photos we managed to get around the Union Wharf luxury Buildings during their visit.

Zdeno Chára, team captain of the Bruins, holds the Cup during a visit at the Boston Waterfront.

Stanley Cup raised on top of a Union Wharf luxury condo here in Boston.

6
June
2011

World’s Largest Private Yacht finds port on North End Waterfront

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The fair winds and high seas have carried a boat, a very big boat, to our docks this week at Yacht Haven, Commercial Wharf.  In fact, it is the largest private yacht on Earth, called Eos, that found port here on the North End Waterfront.  Named after the Greek titan goddess of the dawn, this three masted rigged schooner at 305 feet long with 200-foot masts is a magnificent sight to behold.

The vessel was once owned by now CEO of IAC/Interactive and creator of Fox and USA Broadcasting, Barry Diller, but today’s owner is unknown.  It hit the  seas in 2006, has a crew 21-man crew and valued at more than $150 million.

The ship has visited a number of ports along the North Atlantic coast this summer at such locations as Nantucket, Provincetown, and Martha’s Vineyard, to name a few.  For more pictures and info about the Eos, visit MarineTraffic.com.

world's largest private yacht ports on Boston's luxury waterfront

World's largest private yacht ports on Boston's luxury waterfront. Photo taken from Christopher Columbus Park by Matt Conti, NorthEndWaterfront.com

 

2
June
2011

CL Waterfront finds Boston Gliders New Home

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Post by Travis Sach

After months of negotiations and planning, Boston Gliders have taken occupancy into the uninhabited gas station at 420 Commercial Street.  CL Waterfront Properties LLC brokered the transaction. What an unbelievable location for the company and an astounding tenant for the owner and community, bringing fun and entertaining segway tours along the Boston Waterfront, North End and all across Boston’s most notable sites. Boston Gliders is open 7 days a week in rain, sleet, or snow. Tourists never stop and neither does the company. Now in its 3rd location, the segways are taking over the city. Soon enough, we all are going to be using them to go to work or to the local store.  Please visit their website for more information: www.Bostongliders.com.

1
June
2011

Great waterfront penthouse is a spectacular sale in May

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The spacious living room has a stunning gas fireplace and an outdoor terrace.

Great news! One of our biggest sales this month was published as a story in the Boston Homes: The Complete Guide, May 28-June 3 issue.  Here’s the article, read all about it!

One of the stunning waterfront penthouses at Burroughs Wharf was among the city’s spectacular sales in May.

Carmela Laurella of CL Waterfront Properties was both the listing and selling broker for this 2,322-square-foot triplex at50 Battery St., which has southern and northern exposures and sweeping views of the harbor.

It sold for $2.595 million. That translates to nearly $1,118per square foot.

“It was completely renovated”during the past three years, she said. “The master bath was taken down to the studs and rebuilt, creating a spa.” A Japanese soaking tub and a steam shower were installed, and shoji screens imported from Japan were added to conceal storage shelves in the bath.

The fireplace in the living room was taken apart and rebuilt as well. The entry to the home opens into the main living spaces, with a powder room and a sleek kitchen on the left and an open dining room and living room straight ahead. The maple flooring was pickled and bleached and gleams. Floor-to-ceiling windows flank a set of double glass doors that open onto a spacious terrace.

The top floor or seventh floor comprises a master bedroom suite with two spacious closets and a study, off which is another balcony. The bottom level or fifth floor has two more bedrooms with en suite baths and roomy closets. The smaller bedroom has a three-window bay.

The grand kitchen features stone counters, custom-built cabinetry and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances.

The larger bedroom could serve as a family room, especially because there is a similarly sized deck as that off the living room. This room also has a refrigerator and a wine cooler for added convenience. Between the two bedrooms in the hall is acustom-built wine-storage area that can holdmore than 760 bottles, and around the corneris room to store two more cases.

Other amenities include an in-unit laundry, central air conditioning and all the benefits of a full-service building, staffed with a 24-hour concierge. Two deeded garage parking spaces are included in the sale. Nearby are a marina and the new luxury Fairmont Battery Wharf hotel.