'Make this loft your sanctuary from the pell-mell of modern urban life.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease Note:\r\n\r\nPhotos are from a previous photo shoot.'
This unique bi-level space is part of the new-build addition to the Sanctuary Lofts condo conversion project.
4 northwest-facing windows of the lower floor allow plenty of afternoon light to filter throughout the space.
The loft features super-polished, hardwood flooring throughout the lower level.
The painted steel structural columns lend industrial chic to the lower level of the space.
The open riser stairs feature hand-crafted, forged iron railings with custom stringers.
At the top of the stairs the loft opens out to an impressive mezzanine living space.
The upstairs mezzanine is flooded with natural light from a curved wall of windows.
The upper level mezzanine serves multiple purposes: home entertainment space, home office and bedroom area.
A large storage closet was thoughtfully added to the design of the mezzanine level.
The storage closet is complete with numerous closet built-ins.
Track lighting systems have been installed throughout the loft.
The massive steel I-beam and support girders lend dramatic effect to the mezzanine space.
A full bathroom adjoins the upstairs mezzanine level.
The bathroom features tile flooring, custom-milled vanity cabinets with formica countertop and a dress mirror.
The bathroom also includes a tub/shower unit with tiled tub surround.
Polished hardwood flooring is continued throughout the mezzanine level.
Gas forced hot air heating and central air conditioning are ducted throughout the 2 zones of the loft.
Additional ventilation is provided by a ceiling fan over the top of the stairs.
Traversing the stairs back to the main living space below.
The lower level also features a ceiling fan for optional airflow circulation.
The building is pre-wired for cable TV and high-speed internet access.
'A large closet adjacent to the stairs houses the loft''s utilities
The laundry facilities are comprised of a large capacity stack washer/dryer unit.
For the convenience of friends + guests a half-bathroom adjoins the main space.
Half-bathroom features tile flooring, custom-milled vanity cabinets with formica countertop and a dress mirror.
Looking towards the entrance foyer and kitchen area of the loft.
'Looking back across the main entertaining space of the loft.'
The entrance foyer to the unit serves as a european-style anteroom, separate from the main space.
An open galley-style kitchen immediately adjoins the entrance foyer to the loft.
Unique to this kitchen is the deep stone trough-style sink with adjoining stone drip tray.
A large coat + storage closet is conveniently located by the entrance foyer.
The twin entrance doors open to the 1st floor common area hallway.
Common area hallways are carpeted for noise mitigation.
'Each floor is accessed via a large capacity
The lobby has been tiled with slate for added durability.
The building features secure, off-street mailboxes.
Access to the building is via a lobby entrance intercom system.
The Sanctuary Lofts are located at 60 Tufts Street in Somerville, just a short walk to Union Square with shops and restaurants.
The new-build addition to 60 Tufts Street, where the curved wall of windows in the mezzanine level of the loft are clearly visible.
Access to off-street resident parking is from the Cross Street side of the building.
The parking lot is for Sanctuary Lofts' residents only — 1 space #33 is deeded to this unit.