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

7
July
2011

“Old Ironsides” Annual Fourth of July Turnaround

Filed under: Battery Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston Waterfront Amenities, Burroughs Wharf, CL Waterfront Properties NEWS, Commercial Wharf East, Constellation Wharf, E. India Row, Harbor Towers, Lewis Wharf, Lincoln Wharf, Mariner, Marriott Long Wharf, North End Amenities, Prince, Rowes Wharf, The Intercontinental, Union Wharf, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

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

 

 

28
June
2011

Burroughs Wharf Condo in Boston Homes

Filed under: Boston Waterfront Condos, Boston Waterfront Luxury Buildings, Burroughs Wharf, CL Waterfront Properties NEWS, Featured For Sale, Luxury Real Estate, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

Beautiful luxury Boston condo on the Burroughs Wharf waterfrontBoston Homes recently featured one of the luxury condominiums at Burroughs Wharf. No. 311 has been listed for $2.699 million and it’s no mystery why. The property offers an array of wonderful features.

The north end of the building juts into the harbor and is considered the “nose.” The best views can be seen from this part of the building and of course No. 311 is one of these coveted condos. The floor to ceiling windows offer picturesque views of the water. On a typical day you can watch ferries, sailboats, watertaxies, and tug boats glide by from your couch.

Additionally this condo features two balconies which also overlook the harbor – perfect for relaxing on a summer afternoon. But this space isn’t only great during the summer. In the winter, the beautiful light oak floors visually warm the entire space and a wood-burning fireplace in the living room provides a cozy escape from those chilly Boston winters.

Another benefit of living in this fabulous building right on the water is the fact that it comes with two mooring slips. If you’re an avid sailor and are searching for the perfect Boston waterfront real estate, Burroughs Wharf No. 311 could be the place for you! Read the full article featuring this property in Boston Homes or contact CL Waterfront to learn more about this incredible luxury waterfront living opportunity.

3
June
2011

Nationwide Open House Weekend | June 4-5

Filed under: Battery Wharf, Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Luxury Real Estate Market, Boston Waterfront Condos, Boston Waterfront Events, Boston Waterfront Luxury Buildings, Boston Waterfront Real Estate Market, Burroughs Wharf, Carmela Laurella, CL Waterfront Properties NEWS, Commercial Wharf East, Constellation Wharf, E. India Row, Featured For Sale, Harbor Towers, Lincoln Wharf, Luxury Real Estate, Marriott Long Wharf, Open Houses, Rowes Wharf, Union Wharf, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

Nationwide Open House Weekend starts tomorrow!

We at CL Waterfront Properties will be participating on a grand scale with more than 15 open houses between Saturday and Sunday, showing some of the best Boston luxury condos and properties that this city has to offer.

Realtor Nationwide Open House 2011

Realtor Nationwide Open House Weekend 2011

We will be showing luxury real estate at Commercial Wharf, Lincoln Wharf, Union Wharf and other Boston Waterfront buildings.

Be sure to visit our search listings page, check off the Saturday and Sunday boxes under Open Houses and hit search to see all of our featured properties this weekend.

Also feel free to visit the 2011 REALTOR® Nationwide Open House weekend official website where buyers can go to search for open houses at www.maRealtorOpenHouse.com.

You can also contact us as well if you’d like to know more information about this weekend’s event or interested in luxury Boston real estate for sale.

1
June
2011

Great waterfront penthouse is a spectacular sale in May

Filed under: Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Luxury Real Estate Market, Boston Real Estate Market, Boston Waterfront Amenities, Boston Waterfront Condos, Boston Waterfront Luxury Buildings, Boston Waterfront Real Estate Market, Burroughs Wharf, CL Waterfront Properties NEWS, Luxury Real Estate, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

 

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.

31
May
2011

Boston Waterfront Sales Report for May

Filed under: Battery Wharf, Boston Real Estate Market, Boston Waterfront Luxury Buildings, Burroughs Wharf, Carmela Laurella, CL Waterfront Properties NEWS, Commercial Wharf East, Constellation Wharf, E. India Row, Featured Sold Properties, Harbor Towers, Luxury Real Estate, Prince, The Intercontinental, Union Wharf, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

 

Real estate sales on the Boston Waterfront and in the North End were hot, hot, hot, throughout the month of May.  Luxury homes and condos are becoming more desirable than ever. Now that summer is in full swing with plenty of barbecues, beach days and Red Sox games ahead, there’s no better time than to find that perfect dream home in Boston.  Here are the latest success stories sold along the Boston Waterfront and North End.

50 Battery St. #PH5
A Glamorous waterfront penthouse in the Burroughs Wharf with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathroom at 2,322 sq/ft, was sold by Carmela Laurella, CL Waterfront Properties’ President, at a whopping $2,595,000.

3 Battery Wharf #3506
A spacious south facing duplex home located at the Battery Wharf with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bath at 1,916 sq/ft, was sold by Carmela Laurella, CL Waterfront Properties’ President, at a generous price tag of $1,662,500.

2 Battery Wharf #2308
Another spacious luxury home located at the Battery Wharf with a huge open floor plan, 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bath at 2,162 sq/ft, was sold by Carmela Laurella, CL Waterfront Properties’ President, at $1,575,000.

85 E. India Row #12H
Also sold along the waterfront by CL Waterfront Properties’ President, Carmela Laurella, is a lovely 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom luxury condo with 876 sq/ft of space at an easy $410,000.

Other luxury homes sold in the last month along the Boston Waterfront are 90 Salem St. #9 luxury condo with 1 bedroom, 1 bath at 635 sq/ft for $318,000.

The luxury studio located in the Intercontinental Wharf at 500 Atlantic #14T with 1 bath at 426 sq/ft for $312,500.

Located in the Commercial Wharf at 328 Commercial St. #3 sold a beautiful 1 bedroom, 1 bath home at 631 sq/ft for $372,500.

At 136 Prince St. #6 a lovely 2 bedroom, 1 bath home at 630 sq/ft went off the market for $370,650.

Located in the Harbor Towers at 65 E. India Row #14D was a gorgeous 1 bed, 1 bath condo at 747 sq/ft for $425,000.

Also not to far from the last home is 85 E. India Row #29H, a 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 881 sq/ft condo sold for $505,000.

19 Cooper St. #4.  A wonderful 816 sq/ft home with 2 bedroom, 1 bath at $522,000.

And last, but not least, located on the Union Wharf at 343 Commercial St. #101, is the 2,552 sq/ft residential/commercial space at $706,000.

 

18
February
2011
18
January
2011

Boston Waterfront, a Great Place to Live!

Filed under: Advice for Home Buyers, Battery Wharf, Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Waterfront Amenities, Boston Waterfront Condos, Boston Waterfront Events, Boston Waterfront Luxury Buildings, Boston Waterfront Real Estate Market, Burroughs Wharf, Commercial Wharf East, E. India Row, Lewis Wharf, Luxury Real Estate, North End Waterfront Condos, Union Wharf, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

Posted by: Joe Taglieri

Get the most from your trip to Boston!  Visit Boston, and you’ll discover the charm of one of America’s oldest and most Historical Waterfronts.  Boston’s many tourism and historical attractions provide visitors with plenty of places to explore and interesting things to do.

Naturally, Boston has changed a lot since Samuel Adams and fellow Sons of Liberty plotted their tea party in the local taverns near the Boston Waterfront – but you’ll still find the old Wharfs plus plenty of other authentic historical sites, right next to skyscrapers, gleaming hotels, and some of the best Waterfront Locations the city has to offer to call home.

Lewis Wharf in Boston, condos for sale by CL Waterfront Properties LLC

Lewis Wharf, Boston MA

Visit Boston, and you’ll also find a modern, vibrant waterfront city with thriving theaters, concerts, gorgeous parks, lots of outdoor recreation, a lively nightlife, and of course, great places to live on the Boston’s Waterfront Historic Wharves; including Commercial Wharf, Lewis Wharf, Union Wharf, Battery Wharf, Burroughs Wharf, and E. India Row.  This is a short walk and just as enjoyable to see by any of Boston Waterfront’s short cruises that take you all around the historical Harbor.

If you visit Boston, expect to fall in love with the City’s Old World charm and character.  You might even consider it one of the best places to live on earth with a great ‘neighborhood feel’.  Boston is a place you visit once and instantaneously want to move too!  Which makes owning a home in Boston a great investment for property owners and city dwellers alike.

Contact me if you need help locating the perfect Boston Waterfront home.  I’d be happy to assist you!

15
November
2010

When is the Right Time to Invest?

Filed under: Advice for Home Buyers, Battery Wharf, Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Luxury Real Estate Market, Boston Real Estate Market, Boston Waterfront Condos, Boston Waterfront Luxury Buildings, Boston Waterfront Real Estate Market, Burroughs Wharf, Carmela Laurella, Commercial Wharf East, Harbor Towers, Lewis Wharf, Lincoln Wharf, Luxury Real Estate, Mariner, North End Waterfront Condos, Prince, Rowes Wharf, The Intercontinental, Union Wharf, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

Posted By:  Carmela Laurella

Real estate tends to run inverse to both interest rates and availability of credit.

With today’s mortgage rates at historic lows and following a correction of historical magnitude, at this point in time, I would suggest that real estate represents a fair value.

Time & Money Balance

I would further suggest that with both mortgage rates and prices down, that investing in a new home is as affordable as it’s ever been in the U.S.

One final thought would be that the primary footpath of Boston’s Waterfront is basically built.  They won’t be making any more and there is scarcity value in that alone…

CL Waterfront Properties has the market expertise to help you find the perfect new luxury home in Boston; whether you want to live in one of the full service Boston Waterfront buildings, or a luxury home in Back Bay or Bay Village, we can help find a home to fit your lifestyle.