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New Rental Listing on Worcester Street in South End

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86 Worcester Street 1 Bed

Stunning parlor level 1 bed with recent renovation. This has every amenity…Granite/stainless kitchen, in unit W/D, HArdwood Floors, Central Air, Private Deck, decorative fireplaces and beautiful moulding. 1 Full Parking Space included.
Available October 1

Offered at $2950

contact me at briggs.johnson@nemoves.com for more info or to request a showing.

Featured Listing. 655 E Second St in Southie

I recently Took photos for this great 3 bed that just hit MLS today.It’s a great large 3 bed in South Boston that has an awesome open layout. Below are photos and the description from the MLS listing.

“Built in 2007, this stunning open concept three bed/two bath penthouse condo features dramatic 10 ft ceilings, over-sized granite/stainless chef’s kitchen, huge master bedroom with custom walk-in closet, en suite marble bath has walk-in shower, two additional very large bedrooms, second full bath with double vanity, marble tile and jacuzzi tub, expansive living/dining space with gas fireplace, crown molding, hardwood floors, washer/dryer in unit, incredible in-unit storage plus deeded storage closet, and TWO deeded garage parking spaces. All this in a great East Side location.”

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Quiet listing on Greenwich Park. 3 Bedroom

In this market it’s always good to know about a listing thats for sale, but not necessarily on the market. My associate Rob Kilgore asked me to post his “quiet listing” so here are the photos and the specs!!!

 

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• 3 bedrooms with 2 1/2 baths • New Construction by well known South End developer Trizad Properties in 2006

• Enormous private roof deck accessible via full stair case and large glass bubble hatch offers commanding views of Back Bay

• Private rear deck off kitchen/living/dining with gas line • Chef’s kitchen features 3 sunny west facing windows, sleek cherry cabinets, granite counters, glass tile style backsplash, deep sink, counter seating for 4, SubZero refrigerator, Bosch oven & gas cook top as well as Fischer Paykel dishwasher

• Private half bath as well as pantry with beverage center/wine chiller and excellent additional storage off the kitchen

• Separate dining area large enough for 12 person table

• Huge building width living area offers gas fireplace and 4 windows

• Coat closet at entry level only one flight from the street

• One full parking space behind the building

• King sized master bedroom with 2 windows & large walk-in closet

• En-suite marble master bath features huge step-in shower with body jets & frameless glass enclosure as well as floating double sinks & toilet • Second bedroom large enough for a queen bed offers closet and two windows

• Third bed with window and closet • Second bath with Carrara top vanity and tub-shower with crisp subway tile

• Washer/dryer in unit

• Central A/C, cherry floors, original curved staircase, recessed lights, high ceilings

• Charming and rich common foyer offers marble and quarter-sawn wainscoting & unit entry doors

• 2 unit self-managed, 100% owner-occupied & pet-friendly association

Quick Facts:

Price: $1,675,000 Living area: 1,739+/- SF (Master deed reads 1,663SF. Broker measured 1,739SF) Condo Fee: $167 (includes water/sewer, common electric and master insurance) Taxes FY2013: $12,646.75/year (reflects residential exemption)

 

Interested? I can point you in the right direction to get into this listing.   briggs.johnson@nemoves.com

Amazing New Timelapse of Boston

I just saw this on Fox News in Boston this morning and had to put it on my blog. I always love a good timelapse video and have posted a bunch on my site already. This was done by a guy named Sean Collins and there is more info about his video on Boston Magazine. He used a lot of unique angles although I could do without some of the agressive HDR shots. Enjoy!

Great 2 Bed on Wellington Street in the South End

I recently took photos for Gibson Sotheby’s for  this great new listing on Wellington St. It’s a 2 bed consisting on one floor. It has a great open living, kitchen and dining area and the layout flows well. Bedrooms are in the back and the kitchen and bathroom are recently renovated.

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Memorial Day Charles River Boat Ride

After a pretty dismal weekend, Memorial Day turned out to be a beautiful day. I was happy to get a message from my friend asking if I wanted to go on his boat for a little cruise from the harbor to the Charles. I’ve actually never been through the lock system so it was a bit of a treat to do both.

Here are a few of the pics I took.
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Esplanade Boston

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One of the Best Lofts in Boston!! Right on Winthrop Square

One Of a Kind Loft in Charlestown

 

If you are looking for a one of a kind loft in Boston, you have come to the right place. I shot this amazing loft yesterday and immediately fell in love. The exposed beams, the reclaimed pine floors, the open layout and the attention to detail, all make this one of my top 10 favorite homes in Boston. This is one of those places that will make you move to Charlestown even if you weren’t considering it before.

The History of this building is also absolutely amazing. This was the old training field school which was relocated across the street and overlooks the field it was once situated. A Bit of the History can be read here, and the park used to be an old training field for colonial militia.

The bottom line is someone I know needs to buy this!!  It’s 2200sf. 3 beds, 2.5 baths  and an office. The bedrooms are huge and the layout is perfect. The bedroom has views of the city and of the masts of the US Constitution.

Price… 1.2 Million

Here are the pics, and if you know someone who is looking for something like this, Give me a call.

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School House right on Winthrop Square

 

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Don’t miss the sleeping loft in the upper left!

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I love the beams and reclaimed pine floors and treads.

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Open Kitchen and Great Layout

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View from the loft

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Living Room

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Large Kitchen and Dining

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Latest Photo Shoot… Comm Ave 2.5 bed in Allston

Today I went to Allston to Shoot a great 2.5/3 bed right on Comm Ave. It was in my old stomping grounds and brought back some great memories of the year and a half I lived in the area. This was a large unit all on one level and had a really nice open layout. The living room was large and the dining room is huge, big enough to turn into a legitimate 3rd bedroom if you want. The kitchen is renovated and has plenty of space to make it a fully functional eat in kitchen as well. The hallways add to the spaciousness and creates a nice flow to all the rooms in the condo. I was told the square footage was around 1200sf and the price will be in the neighborhood of $450k, but I can confirm that at a later time.

Here are the Pics.
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Latest Photo Shoot. 1 Bed in the Vendome

Recently took some photos for this large 1 bed located at the Vendome Building at 160 Commonwealth Avenue. I was told the listing price would be around $3900.

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Walk around Boston. See What makes It Beautiful!

If you are in Boston today, I know you wont be able to stop yourself from going to Boylston Street. So many police, so many guards, so much media, so bizarre. Go there, check it out, but leave. Thats not what Boston is about and the people who did this want you to go see their destruction and chaos. Walk away, go two blocks the other direction. It’s a glorious day in Boston and hands down the best of the year. See what makes this city beautiful and go enjoy what makes this place great. Take your mind off the media and yes, I hope that they really do have a suspect in custody.

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Shoes in the Window to Celebrate the Marathon. Love It!

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Spring For Days!

Happy Spring