881 East 1st Street #202 – 2004

This superb South Boston loft is the ideal creative environment for both work and play.

Converted four years ago, this spacious loft is the epitomé of open plan living.

The interior lines and clean finish accentuate the contemporary feel of the space.

The south-western exposure floods the loft with day-long natural light.

Ten-foot high ceilings and the open floor plan add to this loft's sense of space + light.

The open kitchen forms a natural focal point for entertaining at home.

A gas stove forms the centerpiece of the work bench that separates the kitchen from the main living space.

Original dark yellow pinewood flooring has been polished and preserved.

A formal dining area can easily adjoin the open galley-style kitchen.

The heavy timber columns with their original cast iron lintels have been restored, recalling this loft's industrial past.

'The bathroom features tile flooring

The loft features high efficiency double hung, large industrial-style windows.

The bedroom alcove features a built-in, twin-door closet and is large enough to accommodate a king size bed with side tables.

Gas forced hot air heating and central air conditioning are ducted throughout the space.

Vertical noise mitigation includes sheetrock and insulation between the ceiling beams.

Two additional storage closets are located by the entrance foyer to the loft.

A full-size, stack washer/dryer unit conveniently adjoins the kitchen.

The entrance foyer to the loft serves as a european-style anteroom, separate from the main space.

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The 2nd floor common area hallway.

Significantly, the building conversion retained the original post & beam construction throughout the common areas.

The building features a new elevator and state-of-the-art safety alarm & sprinkler system.

Both the lobby and elevator floors have been tiled with flagstone for added durability.

Lobby features secure mailboxes and intercom system.