Posts Tagged ‘Luxury Real Estate’
Friday, October 5th, 2012

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The Estately Blog recently created a fun and playful comparison of the housing situations of the two presidential candidates (excluding the White House). The website compared Obama’s Chicago home with the five homes Romney has owned in the past few years. Both the presidents live in high-end houses. The average American home value is $221,800, but Romney’s (in total) is $32 million and Obama’s is $1.6 million. Check out the image above for all the info Estately gathered—including information on their neighbors. While Obama has had political neighbors in Chicago, Romney has had some rather interesting neighbors in Utah—including Cheech Marin of Cheech & Chong. Both candidates have some luxe amenities in their homes. For instance, Obama has a 1,000 bottle wine cellar and a third floor ballroom. Romney is doubling the size of his La Jolla, CA beach home and adding an elevator for his cars. Decide for yourself who has the better digs!
The White House is the most luxurious. It has a bowling alley, basketball court, a missile defense system and lasers for security, and a home brewery. It is 55,000 square feet, has 11 bedrooms, 35 bathrooms, 28 fireplaces, and is worth a whopping $100 million dollars.
Tags: luxury, Luxury Real Estate, real estate, The Charles Realty
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

One of the best priced full-service luxury buildings in Boston, Tremont on the Common offers many luxuries for its residents including an on-site gym, outdoor seasonal swimming pool, excellent professional management and maintenance, and 24-hour concierge and security officers. With sweeping, breathtaking views, the 374 luxury units offer an excellent location right on the Boston Common, and some units have private balconies.

Prime location and beautiful views
Amenities: balcony, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, washer & dryer, carpeted floors, hardwood floors, air conditioning, elevator, 24-hour doorman and concierge, outdoor space, parking, pool, water and city views, renowned management.
Tags: Boston, boston commons, Boston Condo, Boston luxury real estate, Boston Real Estate, city, luxury condo, luxury condos, Luxury Real Estate, The Charles Realty, tremont on the common, tremont on the commons
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

A new development, this luxury hotel with residences is a welcome new fixture in the already vibrant theatre district. The W towers over 28-stories into the air, and has decedent amenities for its residents. Complete with preferred treatment at the W restaurant, bar and spa, residents also have access to all the hotel services with just the push of a button on their phone. The units are complete with floor to ceiling windows, top of the line appliances, hardwood floors, and at least one valet parking spot. The W’s motto is “Whatever, whenever” and it lives by it; it’s service is phenomenal.

Amenities: dishwasher, disposal, gas range, microwave, washer & dryer, carpeted floors, hardwood floors, air conditioning, satellite TV/cable, elevator, 24-hour doorman and concierge, garage and valet parking, new construction, city and skyline views, new construction, spa, restaurant.
Tags: Boston Condos, Boston Luxury Building, Boston luxury real estate, Boston Real Estate, condo, luxury condos, Luxury Real Estate, The Charles Realty, The W
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Friday, May 11th, 2012

With amenities and services that set it apart from other luxury buildings, the residences at The Clarendon are redefining luxury in the Back Bay. With an Equinox Gym and an in-house organic grocery store with optional delivery to the units upstairs, in addition to its gym, lounge and concierge, this building truly offers unparalleled conveniences. All of the 104 state-of-the-art units feature vast windows, most with sweeping views, walk-in closets, gas ranges, garage parking and in-unit washer and dryers. The Clarendon is one of only a handful of buildings in Boston that will be registered with the U.S. Green Building Council.

Amenities: Balconies, dishwasher, disposal, gas range, microwave, washer & dryer, carpeted floors, hardwood floors, air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, elevator, garage parking, valet parking, pre-construction, city and skyline views, State-of -the-art gym, in-house grocery, lounge, 24-hour concierge.
Tags: Boston, Boston Condo, Boston Luxury Building, Boston Luxury Buildings, Boston Luxury Condo, condo, luxury condo, Luxury Real Estate, The Charles Realty, the clarendon, the clarendon residences
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Monday, May 7th, 2012

The Ritz Carlton residences put you right in the middle of Boston, only steps from the Commons and around the corner from the Financial District. Also just blocks away from many fine dining options and entertainment in the Theatre District, there’s never a shortage of things to do when living in the Ritz. These luxurious condos include one to four bedrooms and sweeping views of the city. Access to a 100,000-square-foot sports and spa facility, a theatre multiplex, and fine restaurant make this glamorous building also a great convenience for its residence. Another benefit to living in this great space is the discounted rate at any Ritz Carlton hotel around the word.
Tags: Boston, Boston Condos, Boston Luxury Building, Boston luxury real estate, Boston Real Estate, Luxury Real Estate, ritz carlton boston, ritz carlton residences, The Charles Realty
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Friday, May 4th, 2012

This spacious studio/ one bedroom home is everything you’d imagine classic Back Bay to be. Overlooking Beacon Street and it’s beautiful mansions this home has a lot to offer. There’s plenty of storage with towering ceilings and cabinets along with a large walk-in closet that includes built-in wardrobes. A fireplace creates a very warm and inviting atmosphere complimented by inlaid hardwood floors throughout and intricate moldings and wainscoting. A renovated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances including a dishwasher and garbage disposal allow for functional and easy living. Possibly the most exciting aspect of this home is the fact that several scenes from the hit TV show, “Cheers.” were filmed here!
For more information you can visit 163beaconst.com or contact Sarah Glovsky at 617-236-0353
Tags: 163 Beacon Street, Bay Bay condo, beacon street, Boston, Boston Real Estate, Luxury Real Estate, real estate, Sarah Glovsky, The Charles Realty
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Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Incredible windows and loft style living space provide some of the most incredible views in Boston
Four Seasons Place is one of the most coveted addresses in Boston. Units rarely go on the market because the turnover rate is so low. The premier hotel amenities are unparalleled and include all the hotel services along with a Fitness Center, Hotel Spa, Large Lap Swimming Pool overlooking the Public Garden, Valet Parking Service, views of the Boston Commons, the Boston Public Garden and Beacon Hill and much more. The 95 units in this building are 1- to 4-bedroom penthouses, and are the standard of luxury living in downtown Boston.

Amenities: washer & dryer, hotel services, 24-hour security, valet parking, balconies, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, carpeted floors, hardwood floors, air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, city views, elevator, pool, fitness center, spa.

Tags: Boston Four Seasons, Boston Luxury Buildings, Boston Real Estate, luxury condo, Luxury Real Estate, The Charles Realty, The Four Seasons
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Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Photo Credit to The New York Times
486 Beacon Street is not only a prime location for any urbanite, but it is also a a truly beautiful and cozy home. It offers wood finishings and a spectacular marble fireplace. With a southern lit living room and an additional room that can act as a home office, playroom, small in-home gym, or whatever is suited to you this home completes an entire wish list. And possible the most exciting part of this 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom duplex is the fact that there is fully deeded parking and three guest parking spots, certainly rare in the Back Bay.
Recently the New York Times decided to swing by and shoot some photos of this great listing and feature it on their website. There’s no doubt that they made the right choice when it came to picking a Boston home to showcase, it has a great combination of old New England charm and the upbeat city life.
For more information contact Betsy Herald at (617) 236-0353 or betsyherald@realtor.com

Photo credit: New York Times
Tags: 486 beacon, 486 beacon street, Back Bay, Boston, Boston luxury real estate, Boston Real Estate, Luxury Real Estate, The Charles Realty
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Friday, April 27th, 2012

Wilkes Passage: one of the South End’s premier 24 hour concierge, full service buildings! Custom designed 2 bed/2 bath rear unit on the 4th floor. Chef’s kitchen with six burner Decor gas range, warming drawer, wine fridge and Sub Zero refrigerator. Hardwood floors throughout, excellent closet space, en-suite master. Includes full tandem garage parking for 2 cars . Common roof deck & common courtyard.

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Heat Zones: Oil,Forced Air
Cool Zones: Central Air
Tags: Boston Condo, Boston Real Estate, luxury condos, Luxury Real Estate, The Charles Realty, wilkes passage
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

Located in the Fenway, Audubon Park is a brand new construction hosting 53 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury condos.The beautiful residential units are equipped with fine fixtures including Fischer Paykel and Bosch appliances, granite counters, bamboo flooring, and some units have balconies. It is close proximity to many of Boston?s attractions including Longwood Medical Center and Boston University.

Amenities: balconies, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, carpeted floors, hardwood floors, air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, city and skyline views, elevator, new construction, valet parking.
Tags: audubon park, Boston, Boston Real Estate, condos, Luxury Real Estate, The Charles Realty
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