102 South Street #2 - Maxwell Associates

'Note the mosaic glass-tiled accent delineating the raised counter/work-bench section from the granite bar below.'

The double operable door entrance to the loft from the 2nd floor common area stairway.

The en suite full bathroom features a soaking-tub/Jacuzzi with hand-held spray-pull and swivel jet nozzles.

The main bedroom suite is spacious, comfortable and large enough to accommodate a king-size bed with side tables and additional sitting areas.

Detail of the polished, curved granite counter + bar reflecting the bright task-lighting overhead.

'The 1 Lincoln Street

As one of the 1st buildings in the Leather District to undergo a mixed-use conversion back in 1980, this unit has been subsequently renovated using custom built-ins + casework (102857, South_86_3B-04.jpg, "As one of the 1st buildings in the Leather District to undergo a residential conversion back in 1981, this unit has been subsequently renovated using custom built-ins + casework (7651, South_90_4-14.jpg," "As one of the last 'unfinished' spaces in the Leather District

Located on the 2nd floor with a south-western exposure, this 'walk-up' space is one-of-six units in a true live/work loft condominium building.

12 foot-high ceilings and 6 bright over-sized windows lend the main living area an exaggerated sense of space + light.

Currently used as a baby crib, the 2nd/guest bedroom is fully carpeted (152785, Lincoln_116_4A_11-21.jpg, "Currently used as a baby crib, the den could also serve as the loft's main sleeping area or an ideal home office.

A newly renovated kitchen is open to the main living space and embodies the quintessential design elements for entertaining at home.

Steps lead up from the floor of the main entertainment/living space to the raised-platform kitchen area.

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Adjacent to the tub/shower and toilet area within the 2nd full bathroom is the laundry room/closet.

The fully carpeted private living area within the loft features an additional double-door storage closet with some closet built-ins.

The loft is wired for satellite HDTV and high-speed Internet access via Verizon DSL (if available).

The 2nd full bathroom features a tub/shower unit with fixed shower head, shower curtain (102854, South_86_3B-36.jpg, "The 2nd full bathroom features black granite tile flooring, pedestal sink with vanity mirror and bright task lighting.

Adjacent to the main bedroom suite is the entrance to the 2nd/guest bedroom and/or home office/private study.

As a 2nd/guest bedroom, the space is large enough to accommodate a queen-size bed with side-tables and additional sitting areas and/or furniture pieces.

The access hallway and both bedrooms are carpeted lending a unique quality of warmth + comfort to the private living area at the rear of the loft.

The unique rustic design of the slate tile flooring in the kitchen area is continued through into the 2nd full bathroom and laundry facilities.

At the opposite end of the raised-platform kitchen area is the entry to the loft's 2nd full bathroom + laundry facilities.

The open kitchen is functionally and aesthetically a design masterpiece featuring a split-level, counter + bar.

The bathroom is finished with a marble tile flooring and half-wall surround, including the whole shower stall.

'His and Hers' pedestal sinks with matching mirrored medicine cabinets complete the en suite bathroom design.

The laundry room/closet features a full-size, side-by-side washer/dryer and access to a storage crawl space.

Adjacent to the raised-platform kitchen area is a short hallway leading to the rest of the loft's amenities, i.e. (49696, Lincoln_150_4B-20.jpg, "Adjacent to the recessed display wall is a twin-door laundry closet.

The built-in bookshelf + casework delineates a natural home office 'alcove', adjacent to a utility closet that houses additional storage space and the loft's AC + heating air handling system.

The extended work-bench/counter also includes a JENN-AIR euro-style, island-mount (163806, South_102_2-20.jpg, "The extended work-bench/counter includes a ceramic, scratch resistant (5802, Wormwood_21_505-05.jpg, "The exterior brick wall of this unit has been left exposed, adding to the loft's industrial charm.

Two big, double-doored built-in storage closets with custom built-ins flank the glass-brick shower stall wall of the en suite bathroom.

The unique slate tiling and exposed brick feature wall form a dramatic contrast to the wooden flooring and kitchen casework within the main space of the loft.

Ceci n'est pas une toilette.

(With apologies to Réné Magritte)

The design of the 2nd full bathroom is complete with this open table, exposed under/hidden upper plumbing (10625, Wormwood_21_204_05-16.jpg, "The design of the 3/4 interior partitioning wall forms a natural bedroom alcove, separate from the main living space.

The common area stairway leads to the building's entrance lobby, which includes secure off-street mailboxes.

Granite counter-tops and custom-milled wood cabinetry creates a kitchen workspace as beautiful as it is functional.

The exterior of the 102 South Street, mixed-use loft condominium building.

The morning sun hits the top of the buildings along the western side of South Street in Boston's historic Leather District.

The main bedroom suite is also large enough to accommodate additional furniture pieces, if required.

The 2nd/guest bedroom and/or home office/private study also features a built-in storage closet.

The raised-platform, custom-built kitchen area is finished with slate floor tiling (14801, Bow_50_7-32.jpg, "The rear access to the building opens to the private, off-street parking lot at the back of the building.

'Space abounds to accommodate the installation of a coat rack situated conveniently by the front door to the loft.'

The glass-brick shower stall wall is a unique feature of the main bedroom and full bathroom en suite.