9
July
2011

Tourism Heating Up on Boston Waterfront

Filed under: Battery Wharf, Boston Waterfront Amenities, CL Waterfront Properties NEWS, North End Amenities, North End Waterfront Condos, Rowes Wharf, Things to Do in Boston, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

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

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

 

 

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.

6
April
2011

Featured Listing: Boston Luxury Waterfront Penthouse at Rowes Wharf

Filed under: Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Waterfront Condos, Boston Waterfront Luxury Buildings, Carmela Laurella, Featured For Sale, Luxury Real Estate, Rowes Wharf, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

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CL Waterfront Properties, LLC listed an extraordinary penthouse at Rowes Wharf today. Rowes Wharf is still considered the “Grand Dame” of Boston’s Waterfront with 5-Star luxury services and fabulous harbor views. Late last month, our president also sold and closed a $4.5 Million penthouse at Rowes Wharf.

Today’s featured listing information is a gorgeous penthouse on Boston’s waterfront offered by Carmela Laurella: 20 Rowes Wharf, PH07.

boston waterfront properties on Rowes Wharf

Listing Details:
Price: $2,499,000
Rooms: 2 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms
Size: Approximately 1,520 square feet
Condo Fee: $2,133*
Taxes: FY11 – $18,397.20**
Parking: 2 Garage Deeded Parking

Listing Website: www.ph7roweswharf.com
* Condo Fee Includes: 24-Hour Concierge, Valet Parking, Master Insurance, Water/Sewer, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, and Refuse Removal
** This does not include a residential exemption.

Boston waterfront properties, Boston luxury penthouses

Listing Description:
Extraordinary Penthouse at Waterfront’s “Grand Dame”, Rowes Wharf. This contemporary residence has been seamlessly designed with a natural flow from room-to-room. Soaring ceilings, polished marble floors, wood-burning fireplace and frosted custom doors create an open design. The flawlessly designed kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances including a Gaggenau induction cooktop with matching hood. Master Suite with private balcony and a luxurious master bath with a Jacuzzi, Marble Shower with Rain Forest and bidet. Guest suite with ensuite marble bath with steam shower. There are 2 garage deeded parking. The owner uniquely captured an additional 400 sq. ft. for all mechanicals.
The Residences at Rowes Wharf offer Boston luxury real estate services, 24-hour Concierge, valet garage parking and access to The Rowes Wharf Health Club, pool, spa, Water Shuttle to The Airport, a marina, room services and all the restaurants. Rowes Wharf is situated on the center of Boston Harbor and across the street from The Greenway, The Financial District, and steps from Faneuil Hall, World Trade Center, and Historic North End. The 100 Residences at Rowes Wharf were built in 1987 and are impeccably managed by Barkan Management Company.

available Boston luxury waterfront condo


Listing Features:

  • 2 Garage Deeded Parking
  • 2 Private Balconies
  • 10’ High Soaring Ceilings
  • Seamless Designed Penthouse with Open Floor Plan
  • Polished Marble Floors
  • Wood-Burning Fireplace with Custom Mantle
  • Extraordinary Workmanship Throughout
  • Custom Closets
  • Custom Lighting
  • 24-Hour Concierge
  • On-Site Professional Management
  • Access to Rowes Wharf Health Club and Spa

For more information on this listing or to schedule a showing of this property, contact Carmela Laurella today!


Carmela Laurella

617.624.9700
carmela.laurella@clproperties.com
www.clproperties.com
www.Ph7RowesWharf.com

24
January
2011

Best Resale Value in Boston

Filed under: Advice for Home Buyers, Advice for Home Sellers, Battery Wharf, Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Luxury Real Estate Market, Boston Waterfront Condos, Boston Waterfront Real Estate Market, Commercial Wharf East, Lewis Wharf, Luxury Real Estate, North End Waterfront Condos, Rowes Wharf, Union Wharf, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

Posted by:  Michael Sullivan

In the Boston real estate market, there is nothing more sought after and desired than a Waterfront property located in one of the historic Wharf buildings, which are made of brick, stone, and beams.

Some of these buildings you might know as “Lewis Wharf, Commercial Wharf, Union Wharf, Rowes Wharf or Battery Wharf.  When you hear the term “Law of Scarcity” or “They don’t build’em like that anymore” or “location, location, location”, think of these wonderful Wharf buildings on Boston’s Waterfront!

Commercial Wharf Boston condo interior

Bedroom of a Commercial Wharf Condo with Exposed Brick & Beam Interior Finishes

Boston’s Waterfront is truly unique, not only does a Waterfront home in one of these luxury Wharf buildings offer amazing views, but the buildings that occupy the existing frontage are built with granite, hand hewed beams, and Boston brick by talented artisans of a by- gone era using the best possible craftsmanship.

The Waterfront Wharf buildings majestically extend like fingers out into Boston’s saltwater harbor, and are even more unique than the Waterfront on which they located.  These Wharf buildings have Boston’s rugged, distinctive and yet refined old-world appeal.  Many of these buildings are nearly two hundred years old and have been recently renovated bringing them into the 21st century with every modern amenity.

When considering the purchase of a home in Boston, one must also consider that in this marketplace the uniqueness of the Boston’s Waterfront Wharf buildings make for an excellent choice because they hold and provide the best value for resale.  These magnificent buildings become only more desirable and valuable as they age.  Contact CL Waterfront Properties LLC today for help buying your next luxury waterfront home.

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.