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| 453 Washington Street #11BE |
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| Boston MA 02111 |
| Top Floor Unit, Midtown Boston Luxury Loft |
| Date Sold: December 29, 2007 |
| Parking: Rental Parking Available |
| Pets: Pet Friendly Building |
| Outdoor Space: Steps to Boston Common |
| Square Footage: 4100 SF± |
| open floor plan |
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| Contemporary urban living comes into its own in this stunning Dexter Ditson penthouse loft. |
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Condo Fee: $1,095.65/mo. includes C.A.M., heat, hot water, central AC, insurance and professional management. |
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R.E. Taxes: $15,476/FYR2007 with residential exemption. |
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| Converted in 2001 and subsequently renovated, this loft defines a new standard in open plan living. |
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| Located on the top floor, this unit is one of 41 in a medium-sized, elevator building with high owner-occupancy. |
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| Comprised of 2 separate living "wings" the U-shaped floor plan delivers 7 unique exposures with dramatic views. |
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| The east wing features a spectacular living room with an adjoining formal dining area. |
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| The east wing's 3-sided exposure fills the space with natural light and offers urban views of downtown Boston. |
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| Looking down Washington Street past Macy's towards the Ritz-Carlton Towers and the new Archstone Boston Common apartments. |
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| Original warehouse details include flared concrete columns, recalling this buildings's industrial past. |
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| Ebony stained white oak hardwood floors have been installed throughout. |
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| The east wing also includes a complete 2nd bedroom suite and/or a home office/ possible guest/3rd bedroom. |
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| The 2nd bedroom suite is large enough to accommodate a king-size bed and additional sitting areas. |
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| The 2nd bedroom suite features a wall of custom-built shelving/casework. |
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| Built-in closets provide ample storage solutions within the 2nd bedroom suite. |
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| Adjoining the 2nd bedroom is a full bathroom ensuite. |
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| The bathroom features tile flooring and tile wall surround. |
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| The bathroom also features a tub/shower unit with a separate handheld and tile tub surround. |
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| The bathroom design is complete with a free standing vanity, wall mirror and built-in linen closet. |
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| Adjacent to the 2nd bedroom suite is the entrance to a home office. |
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| Currently used as a home office this room can also serve as a guest/3rd bedroom. |
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| As a guest/3rd bedroom the space includes a built-in storage closet. |
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| The formal dining area is natural extension of the loft's kitchen. |
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| A modern open, exceptionally tricked-out kitchen is an Epicurean's delight! |
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| Custom cabinetry with auto-close drawers creates a kitchen workspace as beautiful as it is functional. |
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| Unique to this kitchen is the carrera marble counters with marble backsplashes and wall accents. |
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| The kitchen features a full complement of stainless steel appliances including double wall ovens, microwave, dishwasher and Sub-Zero refrigerator. |
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| A 5-burner Thermador gas range is set into a center island finished with marble. |
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| An externally vented extractor hood completes the center island design. |
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| Designer task lighting delineates a casual dining/breakfast area within the kitchen. |
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| Whether its cocktail hour or breakfast the next morning, the sitting area within the kitchen is a natural focal point when entertaining at home. |
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| The view from the kitchen looks past the east + west wing of the loft towards the Ritz-Carlton residential towers. |
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| Leading-off to the right of the kitchen is the west wing of the loft. |
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| The west wing serves as the more informal, everyday living quarters of the loft. |
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| The open plan allows for flexible room layout to accommodate multiple living areas for working, watching TV, listening to music or just simply relaxing. |
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| Ceiling-mounted line voltage track lighting and downlighting are featured throughout the unit. |
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| All windows feature deep-cut, double-hung frames with energy efficient glass. |
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| Custom-fitted Hunter Douglas UV filter shades complete the window treatment. |
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| The unit is wired for satellite and/or cable TV, high-speed internet access and an intercom station connected to the lobby entry. |
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| The west wing also enjoys a 3-sided exposure that fills the space with natural light. |
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| The western aspect affords a downtown view of the Boston Common. |
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| 10 foot-high ceilings and the open floor plan lend this loft an unprecedented sense of space + light. |
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| Gas forced hot air heating and central air conditioning are ducted throughout the penthouse. |
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| Adjoining the west wing of the loft is the master bedroom suite. |
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| The master bedroom suite is a comfortable space large enough to accommodate a king-size bed with side tables. |
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| Adjoining the master bedroom to the right is a walk-in wardrobe. |
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| The walk-in wardrobe serves as a "his" storage closet and features custom built-ins. |
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| Adjoining the master bedroom to the left is a 2nd walk-in wardrobe and a full bathroom ensuite. |
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| The entrance to the full bathroom ensuite from the master bedroom. |
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| The master bathroom features a custom floating vanity, wall mirror and recessed task lighting. |
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| The bathroom is further defined by the Bisazza mosaic wall tiling that surrounds the shower stall. |
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| The shower stall features a unique steel chain-mail shower curtain, separate handheld and an overhead rain showerhead. |
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| Heated marble tile flooring and custom casework are additional features of the master bathroom. |
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| Opposite the entrance to the master bathroom is the 2nd walk-in wardrobe. |
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| The 2nd walk-in wardrobe serves as a "hers" storage closet complete with specialized custom built-ins. |
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| Adjacent to the 2nd walk-in wardrobe is the entrance to the master bedroom suite. |
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| The interior finish and clean lines set the standard for modern urban design. |
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| A full in-unit laundry complete with stack washer/dryer and ironing table adjoins the main living space. |
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| Twin-door storage/coat closets flank the entrance hallway to the loft. |
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| The entrance hallway also houses a half-bathroom that serves as a guest/powder room. |
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| The half-bathroom features granite tiling, floating vanity with mirror and a storage closet. |
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| The entrance to the penthouse from the 11th floor common area hallway. |
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| 2 new elevators provide residents with direct access to the lobby. |
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| The entrance lobby of the 453 Washington Street loft condominiums (aka. the Dexter Ditson Building). |
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| Significantly, the building conversion retained the original marble entry and mosaic tile throughout the common areas. |
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| The building lobby features secure, off-street mailboxes. |
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| The pristine marble staicase is a dramatic first impression to the residences at the 453 Washington Street lofts. |
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The main entrance to the 453 Washington Street lofts - The Dexter Ditson Condominiums.
Access to the building is secure via a lobby entrance intercom system. |
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Exterior view of the 453 Washington Street loft condominiums - in the heart of Boston's Downtown Crossing.
Parking is available at the Ritz Carlton Towers, just a short walk down Washington Street, for $275/mo. (estimate only). |
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