Boston’s Most Prestigious Address
This unparalleled location on the flat of Beacon Hill directly across from Boston Public Garden offers 15,200+ square feet of once- in-a-lifetime opportunity. South facing, extra-wide townhome has spectacular roof top views of the city skyline and park, Charles River & Esplanade. Exquisite original architectural features include an opulent entry hall with regal staircase, custom woodwork, soaring ceilings, skylight, three exposures, elongated windows and light filled, grand scaled entertaining rooms that look out on America’s oldest 24-acre park. Currently configured as 10 apartments its 6 levels plus attic level combine 19th century grandeur with 21st century conveniences: elevator, private courtyard, & rarely available parking. Charles & Newbury Street dining & shopping and the Theatre & Financial Districts are all a short walk away, with easy access to hospitals and universities.
For 70+ years, one family has stewarded this magnificent property. Large floor plates can create stunning floor-through condos, a trophy single-family home or a blue chip income property.
Exceptional Interior Details
Garden Level (3049 SF)
The full basement includes a studio apartment, laundry, restroom, elevator room, and multiple storage and utility rooms. It also has direct access to the garden courtyard, parking area, and Beaver Place.
First Floor (2960 SF)
A grand entry hall welcomes you to the first floor and features an antique wrought iron door, the home’s original chandelier, and stately marble floors. A lovely one-bedroom apartment with handsome woodwork, replace, and direct views of the Boston Public Garden is located on this level, along with an additional one-bedroom and a studio apartment.
Second Floor (3060 SF)
The second floor comprises two one-bedroom apartments, one of which also has a study with bay window. This floor is a true piano nobile faced with a cast iron balcony, soaring 12’ ceilings, and tall windows offering spectacular views of America’s oldest botanical garden. Hand-carved replace mantels and exquisite woodwork also grace these large-scale rooms, ideal for entertaining in grand fashion.
Third Floor (2976 SF)
The third floor contains a two-bedroom apartment, plus a studio apartment and a one-bedroom apartment resplendent with period detail, light filled rooms and vistas of the park and Back Bay.
Fourth Floor (1647 SF)
The fourth floor is home to a one bedroom apartment, two additional rooms, and attic area.
Fifth Floor (1338 SF)
Six single rooms are housed on the fifth floor.
Sixth Floor (42 SF)
The sixth partial floor includes an unfinished attic space.
Roof
The roof affords striking panoramic views of the Esplanade, Charles River, Boston Public Garden and layered Boston skyline.
Total Gross Living Area, Taxes & Purchase Price
Total Gross Building Area: 15,206 Square Feet
Attic: 1,443 Square Feet
Total Area: 16,649 Square Feet
Lot Size: 4,223 Square Feet
Taxes Fr Yr 2024: $59,891
Purchase Price: $19,995,000