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6
June
2011

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

Filed under: Boston Waterfront Amenities, Boston Waterfront Luxury Buildings, CL Waterfront Properties NEWS, Commercial Wharf East, North End Boston, North End Events, North End Waterfront Condos, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

 

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

 

13
May
2011

Taste of the North End

Filed under: North End Amenities, North End Boston, North End Events, North End Luxury Condos, North End Waterfront Condos, Things to Do in Boston, Uncategorized. • Tags: , . By

Some of CL Waterfront’s North End residents got a “taste” of the neighborhood at the 17th annual event “Taste of the North End” last Friday, May 6.  The event was attended by over 700 people and featured foods from 37 different restaurants throughout the North End. Some of tTaste of the North Endhe restaurants including in the tasting were Ducali, Tresca, Lucca, Filippo, among many others.

For the first time in about ten years the event was brought back to the neighborhood for which it represents. In the past the “Taste of the North End” has been held at Saint John School, the Coast Guard base, and the New England Aquarium. This year local residents were pleased to see that the venue was much more open and had returned to its roots. The “Taste” annually raises funds for neighborhood charities, including the North End Waterfront Health Center. Throughout the past 17 years the event has raised over $1 million for these local charities – this year the event raised over $100,000.

The enthusiasm for this event and the North End neighborhood are obvious through the ongoing participation of local restaurants and the attendees who return every year. Included in these habitual “tasters” is State Representative, Aaron Michlewitz, who noted how important the event is for the community when he said, “It shows the uniqueness of our neighborhood and how many great restaurants we have and how many great things we have going on in the neighborhood.” This event truly is a tribute to the local businesses in the North End and a testimonial to its extraordinary community atmosphere.

10
March
2011

Extra! Extra! CL Waterfront Property Featured in New York Times

Filed under: Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Luxury Real Estate Market, Boston Waterfront Amenities, Boston Waterfront Condos, Boston Waterfront Events, Boston Waterfront Luxury Buildings, Boston Waterfront Real Estate Market, CL Waterfront Properties NEWS, Featured For Sale, Luxury Real Estate, North End Amenities, North End Boston, North End Luxury Condos, North End Real Estate Market, North End Waterfront Condos, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

By: Carmela Laurella

Sun brightens a peaceful living room atmosphere.

That’s right! One of our very own luxury condos was featured in the New York Times article, “What You Get for… $900,000” found in the Great Homes and Destination section.  The article showcased one of our amazing homes on the Waterfront with a lovely write up about the neighborhood, it’s history and description of the property with beautiful photographs in a slideshow that captured it’s charm.   It is a gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath, penthouse with soaring high ceilings, exposed brick walls and wooden beams. It features a massive wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, wine storage, an eat-in kitchen with skylights, and a deck that leads out from the living room.  Definitely a living space worthy of publicity.

If you like what you see or want to know more about our properties at CL Waterfront, don’t hesitate to contact us today!  You can see more photos and read the full property listing for the luxury penthouse feautred in the  New York Times here.

Wine storage near the entrance way and foyer.

A beautiful view of downtown Boston from the balcony.

14
February
2011

Boston’s Waterfront Hotels and Wharfs

Filed under: Advice for Home Buyers, Advice for Home Sellers, Battery Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Luxury Real Estate Market, Boston Waterfront Amenities, Boston Waterfront Condos, Boston Waterfront Luxury Buildings, Boston Waterfront Real Estate Market, Luxury Real Estate, North End Amenities, North End Boston, North End Luxury Condos, North End Real Estate Market, North End Waterfront Condos, The Intercontinental, Things to Do in Boston, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

Posted by: Joe Taglieri | Residential Sales

If you want a place to visit and or a place to live, then the fabulous Boston Waterfront has many waterfront condo options to choose from.

There are Hotels and Wharfs ideally situated overlooking the historic Boston Harbor that offer guests everything from world class luxury accommodations, to fabulous on-site dining and wonderful in-room and hotel amenities.

Whether you’re in town for a weekend getaway, a family vacation, or a business meeting, there’s no better place to stay for true luxury and comfort.  There is only a hand full of Boston Waterfront Hotels to choose from on the Harbor.  All offer a luxurious experience.

Boston Waterfront Marriott Hotel

Boston Waterfront Marriott Hotel

– Boston’s Waterfront Hotels & Wharfs –

InterContinental

The Boston Harbor Hotel

Fairmont Battery Wharf

Marriott Long Wharf  &

Marriott’s Custom House

All the Waterfront Wharfs, Hotels, and Condominiums Overlook Boston Harbor or the sparkling skyline from one of the guest rooms, suites, or residences.  Whatever your choice, the Beautiful City Of Boston’s Waterfront awaits you.

Whether for longterm living or just staying a day or two at Boston Waterfront Hotels and Wharfs, you never have to travel far for a great meal!  Most offer great on-site fine dining options that provide delicious cuisine in wonderful settings.  If that doesn’t work then you can hop, skip or jump no further than the North End of Boston for the best Italian food in New England (and possibly the country), the best pizza, bakeries, cafes and sandwiches, all within a short distance from each other.  Stroll off the beaten path of Hanover Street and onto the side streets to find even more great Italian restaurants, cafes and bakeries.

You won’t find dining, beautiful old churches, or historical sites like this so close at any other hotels in Boston so, ‘When In Boston, Do like Bostonians do’; Eat, Pray & Love.

The Boston Waterfront is the ideal place to live, located within walking distance to Boston’s  financial and business district, with many Luxury Residences that offer panoramic Waterfront Harbor views.

The Boston Waterfront Hotels are fabulous places to stay for a weekend getaway,  long term retirement, family vacation or your next big home investment.  Boston’s Waterfront hotels also offer everything you need for a fabulous stay in Boston.  Guests will enjoy luxury accommodations, wonderful amenities and  impeccable service.  There is no other waterfront locations that can compare to this part of the city.

If you need expert help finding a long-term or short-term place in Boston, feel free to give me a call.  I’m sure I can point you in the right direction!

12
February
2011

Why Buying a Home is Like Dating…

Filed under: Advice for Home Buyers, Back Bay Boston, Back Bay Luxury Condos, Beacon Hill Boston, Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Waterfront Condos, Boston Waterfront Luxury Buildings, Cambridge MA Luxury Real Estate, Luxury Real Estate, North End Boston, North End Waterfront Condos, South End Boston, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

Posted by: Vito Ascolillo

Happy couple in love in their new home

Finding Love is Like Find the Perfect Home

You may not realize it, but finding the perfect Boston luxury home is actually a lot like find the perfect mate!

Finding true love and finding a home you will truly love, both start with you looking for something that will be in your future.  Like dating, when you search for a new home, you go searching for something attractive, comfortable, and even sexy.  There are certain criteria or conditions to be met like size/heart, how many rooms/weight, date built/age, updated appliances/nip-tuck, missing shingles/hair loss, etc.

Each home has its upside and downside just like each date.  Is it a warm place/does he have heart?  Are there too many stairs/is she understanding?  Can I hear the neighbors through the walls/is he listening to me?

So you keep searching and dating, then finally, you find it!  The perfect Boston home and the perfect person.

If you need help find a Back Bay condo or Beacon Hill condo, or want to tour luxury homes for sale on Boston’s Waterfront or North End, contact CL Waterfront Properties LLC.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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.

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.

26
October
2010

The Enjoyment and Convenience of Waterfront Living

Filed under: Advice for Home Buyers, Boston Waterfront Amenities, Boston Waterfront Condos, Boston Waterfront Real Estate Market, North End Amenities, North End Luxury Condos, North End Real Estate Market, North End Waterfront Condos, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

Posted By: Mike Sullivan

North End BostonPerhaps you’re an empty-nester or just looking to make life a little easier by downsizing.  If so, then this is a great time to seize the moment and make the move to the North End/Waterfront, since interest rates are still at an all time low and the prices for condos are still lower. When choosing a location within the city, you will undoubtedly consider what makes a neighborhood most attractive.

Residing within walking distance of some of the city’s finest restaurants, theaters, sailing centers, universities and hospitals makes the Waterfront so very attractive.  Try taking cooking classes at a North End restaurant or a sailing class at the Boston Sailing Center.  The North Bennet Street School located in North End has been teaching craftsmanship for 125 years.  The school offers classes in Woodworking, Jewelry, Calligraphy, and Bookbinding just to mention a few.

Perhaps take a stroll over to Charlestown to visit the U.S.S. Constitution or Bunker Hill Monument.  Perhaps take a harbor walk along the Waterfront on a glorious day by stepping out your front door.

Glide to a Celtics or Bruins game and amble home in a matter of minutes.  There’s more enjoyment and gratification in entertaining your family and friends when all these sites can be visited without the use of an automobile. Boston’s Waterfront offers all this and much, much more.

12
August
2010

Client Reviews For CL Waterfront Properties, LLC

Filed under: Advice for Home Buyers, Advice for Home Sellers, Boston Luxury Real Estate Market, Boston Real Estate Market, Boston Waterfront Condos, Boston Waterfront Luxury Buildings, Boston Waterfront Real Estate Market, Carmela Laurella, CL Waterfront Properties NEWS, Luxury Real Estate, North End Boston, North End Luxury Condos, North End Real Estate Market, North End Waterfront Condos, Waterfront Boston. • Tags: , . By

Review By: Laurence H. Tribe

Excellent Reviews for CL Waterfront Properties

Carmela Laurella clearly deserves her stellar reputation as the premier real estate agent on the Boston waterfront and the surrounding area. I bought a gorgeous waterfront condo with her help and, when I decided to move to Washington DC to join the Obama administration, she rented it for me quickly and profitably. When I decided to move to another area, Carmela then sold my condo for me at an excellent price in as difficult a market as we have seen in years. She is a delight to work with either from a seller’s perspective or from a buyer’s perspective.  I can say that with confidence because I’ve been on both ends of that game. Carmela is simply the best.

Review By: Bill Coady

Basically, anyone who uses any real estate firm other than Carmela Laurella’s  Waterfront Properties is not serving their own interests very well! I have had Carmella market and sell two high end Waterfront  properties and each time she delivered beyond my wildest expectations, delivering record setting per square foot prices each time, with an air of professionalism unsurpassed. Other’s  may talk  [ and they do talk ] Carmela just delivers.

Review By: Adrina

Having Carmela for your “Real Estate Professional” makes life easier and less stressful. She understandings your needs, is a “Master” of the Boston Waterfront as well as other areas in Boston, and can help you in any way. Her recommendations of restaurants, activities and events in the area, decorators, and any issues of “moving”, Carmela is always there for you. If I was considering buying a villa in Italy and needed advice, I would make one phone call…to Carmela!

Review  By: John K.

Finding a new home long distance is a nightmare unless one has the a realtor extra-ordinaire.  Carmela Laurella is one such rare gem.  My wife and I came into town from Singapore and within days Carmela had us so well organized we were able to purchase a new home without disrupting our travels. We felt so positive about Carmela we even had her hold the keys to our property until we were able to take possession many months later.  We recommend Carmela to any serious buyer – if all foreign buyers work with Carmela we may well solve the Boston real estate slump!

Review By: Noah W.

No one knows the Boston waterfront better than Carmela. She helped me find my first home which I love.  She helps me rent my place when I’m  away, and helped me with renovations. When you go to the North End for dinner, you eat Italian food and when you’re looking to buy, sell, or  rent on Boston’s Waterfront, you go to Carmela.

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