Chic Boston condo at Atelier|505 has great location

Just one of the 103 luxurious condominiums at Atelier|505 at 505 Tremont St. in the South End is available for sale, says John Neale of Sprogis & Neale Real Estate, who has listed Unit 411 at $1.295 million.
 
It is a two-bedroom home with two-and-a-half baths and garage parking.

Built in 2004, Atelier|505 is a premier full-service building with around-the-clock services of a concierge and a garage attendant; a doorman is on duty until 11 p.m. each night.

Atelier|505 is considered a landmark, as it serves as a gateway not only to the South End but to the Back Bay as well.

The 10-story, mixed-use complex includes first-story retail shops, restaurants and a real estate office and is adjacent to the Boston Center for the Arts, which comprises several galleries and theaters.

The residential component has a separate entrance beneath a canopy and boasts a spacious, welcoming lobby with a soaring ceiling, teak-paneled walls and imported Travertine marble floors.

Beyond the concierge station is a bank of elevators.

Unit 411 is practically brand new, as the owners have used it like apied-à-terre, says Neale.

This 1,284-square-foot residence has a sunny, southern exposure, facing Tremont Street and the South End.

In the distance the puddingstone tower of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross is visible.

Cherry cabinets, Absolute Black granite counters and high-end stainless steel appliances make this chef’s kitchen complete.

Upon entering this home, the entry hall leads straight ahead to a spacious living/dining area. Floor-to-ceiling windows have custom-made shutters, which can be adjusted to let in light yet still provide privacy. One set conceals the glass door that opens onto a nicely sized deck, which has room for a table and a couple of chairs for al fresco dining.

An alcove in the living room is a perfect area to set up the dining table for more formal meals. A trio of recessed lights along with a pair of sconces helps define the spot. Two rows of tiny halogen lights illuminate the living area.

The ceiling height in the living room is 9 feet 2 inches, adding to the sense of spaciousness. The flooring is a rich cherry hardwood.

The gourmet kitchen is U-shaped and faces the living room.

A terrace off the living room provides nice outdoor space in the warm weather.

Cherry-colored SieMatic cabinetry, a couple with translucent glass, provides abundant storage, and the Absolute Black granite counters offer lots of workspace.

Top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances include a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Gaggenau oven and gas cooktop, a built-in General Electric Spacemaker microwave and a Miele dishwasher. A Miele hood above the cooktop is vented to the outside.

White subway tiles comprise the backsplash between the countertops and the wall cabinets, which have task lighting. Four recessed lights are set into the ceiling.

The master bedroom is set off from the living room and is quite large.

A walk-in closet has custom built-ins, including a larger cherry dresser, plus shelves and hangers.

The bedroom is big enough to hold an armoire as well, but it wouldn’t be necessary.

The master bedroom suite is carpeted and has an en suite bath.

An en suite bath is lavishly furnished with Botticino marble. The deep cast-iron soaking tub is set into a marble deck, and the glass-enclosed shower is tiled with Botticino marble on the walls and marble mosaic on the floor. A large piece of marble tops the vanity, which has two undermounted china sinks.

Outside the bath is a linen closet.

On the other side of this condo is the second bedroom with an en suite bath as well. The bath here has a combination tub/shower surrounded by ceramic tiles. The flooring features ceramic tiles as well, but the vanity top is Botticino marble.

Ths bedroom has a large closet with three sliding doors that has been built out with custom-made shelving. A short hall that leads to this bedroom has a half bath with a pedestal sink, a coat closet and a laundry closet that holds a stacked Maytag Neptune washer/dryer.

Living at Atelier|505 offers lots of comfort. A large library on the fourth floor is lined with shelves filled with books.

Off the library is a conference room that is perfect for a business meeting.

Residents at Atelier|505 can enjoy this comfortable library, which also has a function room, an outdoor terrace, a conference room and a caterer’s kitchen.

On the other side of the library are a function room that can easily accommodate 50 persons and a private outdoor terrace that can be reserved for entertaining. A caterer’s kitchen and a large powder room are added conveniences.

The third floor has an exercise room with cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, a sauna and a shower.

This home has an unassigned deeded parking space in the underground garage, which has a parking attendant. Other amenities include a private storage room in the garage. 

DETAILS 

Address: Atelier|505, Unit 411, 505 Tremont St., South End

BR/BA: Two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths

Size: 1,284 square feet

Age: 2004

Price: $1.295 million

Taxes: $ $12,204

Condo fee: $1,043 per month (includes heat, air conditioning and hot water)

Features of building: Landmark residential/commercial/cultural complex staffed with round-the-clock concierge; doorman; on-site professional manager; library with galley kitchen, conference room, terrace; fitness center; pet-friendly; retail shops and restaurants on first floor.

Features of unit: Floor-to-ceiling windows, chef’s kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and wall-to-wall carpeting in bedrooms; stacked washer/dryer; private storage area, two-zoned central air conditioning and forced hot air, one garage parking space.

Close by: Boston Center for the Arts, numerous South End restaurants, shops and boutiques; close to Back Bay; easy access to Back Bay commuter rail and MBTA Orange, Green and Silver Lines, Routes 93 and 90.

Contact: John Neale, Sprogis & Neale Real Estate, 679 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02118. Phone: 617-262-1504.

Website: www.sprogisneale.com

This property may be seen by appointment.