7
April
2016

NEW LISTING @ 304 BURROUGHS WHARF “PICTURE PERFECT” VIEWS OF BOSTON HARBOR & SKYLINE!

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Picture perfect views of Boston Skyline and Harbor from this meticulously crafted residence at Burroughs Wharf. Dramatic living area w/ floor-to-ceiling windows, Wood-burning fireplace, 10′ custom milled molding and dark oak-wood floors. Kitchen is masterfully designed by Lee Kimball, high-end appliances and custom glass back splash. The master suite offers dramatic private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, and abundant closet space. Master bath includes custom limestone finishes, double vanity, and stand-up shower. Guest bedroom offers harbor views and en-suite bathroom w/ custom tile-work and finishes. Two deeded garage parking spaces w/ storage. Built-in sound, SS staircase, recessed and custom lighting. This prestigious property has 24-hour Concierge, visitor parking, on-site management, marina slips and water shuttle to airport. This location is moments to the North End and minutes from Downtown Boston, Government Center, Faneuil Hall and all major transportation points

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4
April
2016
28
March
2016

NEW LISTING @ 158 Commercial Street #4C – Dramatic 3 Bedroom Penthouse with 360 degree views of City & Boston Harbor

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Dramatic 3 Bedroom Penthouse with 26′ private Roof Deck and 360 degree views of the City and Boston Harbor. Stunning Brick & Beam with soaring ceilings and additional 14’ private deck off living room, wood-burning fireplace with custom mount. Kitchen features maple cabinetry, black granite, and stainless steel appliances. The master suite features a newly remodeled bath with custom tile work, vanity, shower and walk-through closet. Two bedrooms are ideally located on the main level with brick accent walls, custom lighting and stackable washer/dryer. Guest bathroom is fully updated with custom tile work. Other highlights are AC, hardwood floors, custom lighting and private roof deck offers pre-wired cable with built-in TV. The association is pet-friendly and self-managed with ample reserves. The property is located across from Christopher Columbus Park, and steps to the North End, Boston Harbor, Faneuil Hall, Financial District, and all major transportation points.

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29
May
2012

Boston Waterfront Pools

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Where to Relax and Beat the Heat in Boston

Summer is on the horizon and the warm and sunny weather is back!

If you live in the North End or Boston Waterfront neighborhoods, you can use the Mirabella Pool at Harbor’s edge to cool off.  If you’re lucky enough to live at Harbor Towers, Lewis Wharf, or Union Wharf, those properties have their own pool for residents and their guests to relax and cool off at.  Many neighborhood pools will be open this weekend!

Listed below is some helpful information about the best places to swim in Boston:

 

Mirabella Pool (public)

Mirabella Pool Boston Public Swimming

Mirabella Public Pool

Mirabella Pool is an outdoor, public pool located in Puopolo Park in Boston’s North End looking over Boston Harbor.  Open to both Boston residents and visitors alike, there is also a shallow spray pool for toddlers and small children.  Bathroom facilities are available within the recreational center on-site.  Swimming lessons are available for children twice weekly, and are only $5 per lesson, and you can pay as you go!

OPENING DATE: June 23rd
CLOSING DATE: September 5th

PRICING:

You can sign up for a pool pass at the Nazzarro Community Center in the North End (617.635.5166)

  • Children under 6yrs. old:     FREE
  • Children 6-12yrs. old:          $5
  • Youth 13-20yrs. old:             $10   (only $5 if pre-registered)
  • Adults 21-61yrs. old:            $15   (only $10 if pre-registered)
  • Seniors 62yrs. old+:             $5
  • Guests:                                   $3/day   (must be accompanied by at least one adult member)

POOL SCHEDULE:
Sunday -Saturday:  11am-8pm  (before July 31st)
Sunday -Saturday:  11am-7:30pm   (July 31st – September 5th)
Lap Swimming:  7am -9:30am daily

ADDRESS:
Puopolo Park / Mirabella Pool / Steriti Memorial Rink
475 R. Commercial Street
Boston, MA 02113

 

Harbor Towers

Harbor Towers Boston Swimming Pool

Harbor Towers Swimming Pool

The Harbor Towers are two 40-story luxury condominium buildings located along Boston’s Waterfront.  Homes range from one-bedroom to spacious penthouses, many with balconies and amazing views of Boston Harbor and Downtown.  The Harbor Towers boast extensive open space at the water’s edge, a marina, and an outdoor swimming pool for residents and their guests!  

OPENING/ CLOSING DATE: Seasonal

PRICING: FREE for residents and their guests

ADDRESS:
Harbor Towers
65/85 E India Row
Boston, MA 02110

 

Lewis Wharf

Lewis Wharf Boston Swimming Pool

Lewis Wharf Pool

Lewis Wharf was built in the 1830s as a major shipping warehouse and converted to luxury condominiums in 1973.  Lewis Wharf boast a beautiful Harbor-side swimming pool.  Bring a friend & enjoy the stunning views!

OPENING DATE: Memorial Day
CLOSING DATE: Labor Day (or a week or two later, depending on the weather)

PRICING: $100 per person with guest

ADDRESS:
Lewis Wharf
28 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02110

 

Union Wharf

Union Wharf Boston Pool

Union Wharf Pool

Union Wharf was built in the 1830s as a warehouse for imported shoes and was converted into condominiums in 1979.  Residents of Union Wharf and their guests can enjoy the warm weather in this gorgeous seaside swimming pool for free!

OPENING DATE: Memorial Day Weekend
CLOSING DATE: Columbus Day Weekend

PRICING: FREE for residents and their guests

ADDRESS:
Union Wharf
343 Commercial Street
Boston, MA 02109

7
March
2012

Watermark Seaport tower to anchor new Seaport Square development

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Rendition of proposed Seaport Square development and Watermark Seaport tower

Seaport Square - Image courtesy of Boston Global Investors

New tower to house hundreds of Boston luxury condos

Skanska USA Commercial Development and Twining Properties have proposed plans for a 300-unit residential apartment tower, with an additional 25,000 square feet of retail space, to be built in the Seaport Square community. The tower, expected to be called Watermark Seaport, will be located at the corner of Seaport Boulevard and Boston Wharf Road. Watermark Seaport is just one of the proposed projects within the 25-acre Seaport Square. According to Alex Twining, CEO of Twining Properties, “Watermark Seaport will link the exciting Fort Point community to Seaport Square and the Waterfront with apartments, shops, restaurants and open space”.

The new tower is just one part of the 25 acre Seaport Square community, a cornerstone of the transformation of this once quiet section of Boston’s Seaport into the Innovation District of today, thriving and bustling with activity. The area is expanding rapidly, with plans to create many new Boston Waterfront properties in the coming years.

To learn more about Watermark Seaport or any of the amazing Boston waterfront real estate on the market now, contact CL Waterfront properties today.

5
March
2012

How Much House Does A Million Dollars Buy You?

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MSN Real Estate recently posed this question, along with a slideshow of some million dollar properties nationwide – you can read the article here. Carmela Laurella was featured along with her exclusive penthouse listing in the Prince building, listed at $979,000. “(With) the combination of realistically priced homes, all-time-low interest rates and improving unemployment, consumers once again have confidence and feel that it is a good time to invest in property,” Laurella said. “Additionally, we have limited inventory on the waterfront and tremendous buyer demand.”

A million dollars buys you a lot of Prince Building condo in this case. A corner penthouse with a large private balcony facing the Harbor, this is a real value among Boston waterfront properties. Inside, cathedral ceilings and maple floors await, along with floor to ceiling windows, a large kitchen with skylight, and a master bedroom with en-suite bath and breathtaking views of the Zakim bridge and historic North End.

To find out more about this amazing penthouse or any of our other fine Boston luxury condos, contact CL waterfront today.

13
February
2012

St. Leonard’s Church Unveils Peace Garden Cross

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st. leonard's garden featuring new cross

Photo: Matt Conti

Scaffolding has finally come down on the side of Saint Leonard’s church facing the Peace Garden – showing a new red Catholic cross. Excellent visibility from Hanover Street makes this new addition to the area an instant landmark, sure to boost the already high value of North End real estate. Repairs to the wall and the addition of the cross are part of a larger renovation project for the garden;  the new cross sits across from the mural painted by local artist Nathan Swain.

The mural, featuring verdant greenery in keeping with the Peace Garden overlook came first in the sprucing up of the area. Artist Swain explains: “I approached the church and I also talked to Frank the owner of Assagio. They both liked the idea of covering the blank ugly wall with something green. I had Boston Building Wraps print and install the banner.”

St. Leonard’s was the first Roman Catholic Church in New England built by immigrants from Italy, in 1873. It is located at the corner of Hanover and Prince Streets in the heart of the historic North End, just steps from the finest Boston waterfront properties.  St. Leonard’s is known for its Saint Anthony shrine in the downstairs church, the oldest shrine to the saint in Boston. The Peace Garden is known to all in the neighborhood and beyond as a peaceful retreat from the busy streets of the North End. To find out more about living in this historic part of Boston, contact CL Waterfront Properties today.

20
January
2012

Mild Winter Reveals A Strong Market

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Boston Waterfront properties viewed from the Bostn Harbor

A Mild Boston Winter

Due to the mild winter, many owners in the Waterfront / North End neighborhood have decided to put their properties on the market earlier than normal.   Even regardless of the unusually warm weather, the market appears to be getting stronger.  We have seen an influx of both motivated buyers and sellers in the marketplace of late. While typically New Englanders are battling the elements at this time of year, we have had the luxury of a mild winter, making it much easier for buyers to look at potential Boston waterfront properties and for sellers to showcase their homes.

At CL Waterfront Properties, we have a very positive outlook for the housing market in 2012, and urge sellers not to delay – put your home on the market as soon as possible!  Within just the first two weeks of the year, there have been ten new properties listed in the Waterfront / North End neighborhood, and there are currently seventeen properties that either have accepted offers or are under agreement. It’s an exciting time to be involved in luxury Boston real estate! For more information about the selling and listing prices for the Waterfront/North End in the near year, please contact Scott Accorsini today.

23
December
2011

Home Sales on the Rise as the Holidays Approach

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Holiday Spirit in Downtown Boston

With the holidays right around the corner, sales activity for Boston waterfront properties has increased. Not only has this activity been a trend along the Waterfront, November marked the fifth straight month in which home sales have improved nationwide, according to an article in the Boston Globe, December 22, 2011.

Real estate professionals agree that sellers have become more realistic about their Boston luxury condos‘ values. The Boston Globe recently quoted Sheryl Simon, a Principal with Benoit, Mizner, Simon & Co., about this topic: “The sellers have now realized that they are not going to get the prices their neighbors got in 2005, 2006, 2007”. Not only have home sales increased, but cash buyers are up about 30 percent compared to this time last year.

Whether you’re a cash buyer or taking out a mortgage, now is a great time with to buy, with motivated sellers and rates in the low 4’s. Don’t hesitate – contact CL Waterfront Properties today! Happy Holidays!

By: Chris Smith

13
December
2011

QR Codes – The Hottest Thing in Real Estate!

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QR Codes are revolutionizing Boston real estate!

14 million Americans used QR codes this past June alone, according to a recent ComScore study – and useage is rising dramatically. You’ve probably already seen QR codes, although you might not know exactly what they do or what purpose they serve.

QR codes work a lot like the bar codes you see on items in the grocery store – with one major exception. Bar codes store minimal info about an item, typically the stock number and often also the price. QR codes are keyed to a specific URL – so they can take you with a quick scan of a smartphone to the web address of an amazing Boston luxury condo! We have been using QR codes for quite a while now, on pretty much any printed material we generate. The codes are a very simple and useful way to give people access to more information than you can share with someone in print – and by bringing people to your website, you can interact with them on a much more personal, social level.

Click the QR codes you see on listing sheets in the window of our Waterfront offices, on materials you print from this site, and on brochures you see at our open houses to go directly to full details about any of our fabulous Boston waterfront properties. To find out more about the luxury Boston real estate we represent or to learn more about how we use technology to help our clients sell for top dollar or find the perfect new home, contact CL Waterfront Properties today – or scan one of our QR codes with your smartphone!