Elegant Beacon Hill home boasts exquisite finishes
A wonderful new condominium complex has been completed in what is possibly the most charming area of Beacon Hill. It is at the southwest corner of Mount Vernon and West Cedar streets and is bounded on the west by Cedar Lane Way.
Louisburg Square is only a block to the east, Acorn Street is half a block to the south, and Chestnut Street is a block to the south.
As always, there is a story behind the development.
Sharon Rice of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage was helping with a project in Newport, R.I. The developers there told her that they would love to find a special boutique property project in Boston since their vice president lives in Boston.
The development company, Center Development Corporation (CDC), began in New York in 1971. In recent years it has moved to projects in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Rice must have exceeded the developers’ wildest dreams when she brought them to 108 Mount Vernon St.
Originally, the building began as an elegant single-family Federal-style home at 18 West Cedar St. By the early 1900s an addition had been constructed along Mount Vernon Street between the home and Cedar Lane Way, and the two buildings served as a 15-unit apartment house.
Its outstanding location was popular among professionals of all ages, but it was in need of a facelift.
CDC hired Grassi Design Group, a well-known architecture firm in Boston, and a local contractor, Connaughton Construction Corporation, to carry out the project.
Crown molding, a picture rail and picture molding above the gas fireplace in the living room create an elegant living space.
Both companies completed other desirable projects on Beacon Hill and the Back Bay.
CDC also researched what features buyers value. The resulting seven-unit complex is so exceptional that all but one condo is available.
Sharon Rice is marketing Unit 4, which comprises the second floor of the building, at $2,597,500. It has three bedrooms, three full baths, two gas fireplaces, five bay windows, a gourmet kitchen, a library, a dining or family room, much in-unit storage plus a large storage room in the basement.
This residence has access from front or back staircases or a key controlled in-unit elevator.
It also has Smart Home technology with advanced security systems and is pre-wired for voice, data and video.
The building is professionally managed and has concierge services.
A dining area has been created in front of the kitchen. This room also is described as a family room.
There are residents’ entrances to the building on Mount Vernon Street and on Cedar Lane Way, but the main entrance is on West Cedar Street.
It is an elegant, arched white doorway set into the red brick wall. The front door is black with brass trim, surrounded by a beautiful fanlight and sidelights. The brass numbers 108 are prominent so that it is clear that this is the right door.
Inside, the lobby is handsome, with white Carrara marble floors accented with a dark brown marble border and tiny squares between the tiles. The original staircase, a graceful, curved treasure, was saved and is the centerpiece of the lobby.
It is still a functional part of it as well. Period furniture, including the desk where the concierge sits, decorates the area.
A door at the back of the lobby opens to a hallway leading to the well-appointed elevator. The floor is the same tumbled marble as in the lobby, and the rail is mahogany. A separate key is required to access each floor.
The elevator door opens directly into the foyer of Unit 4. There, the public rooms are to the left and the bedrooms to the right.
A nice sitting area has been created in front of the bay window with views of iconic Beacon Hill streetscape.
The interiors of the original buildings were completely gutted, and new mechanicals, flooring, walls, ceilings, windows, lighting, and on and on were installed.
Across from the elevator, the library draws attention. The floors are beautiful quarter-sawn oak, and recessed lighting and a bay with windows on three sides fills the area with light. Crown molding rims the ceiling.
The oak flooring, recessed lighting, crown molding, and abundant light continue throughout the unit. There are a total of five three-window bays in the main rooms.
They provide massive amounts of light as well as charming views of Mount Vernon Street and of Cedar Lane Way. The bays are mounted in three-story oriels that were added as part of the project.
The living room has a gas fireplace and three bays overlooking both Mount Vernon and Cedar Lane Way.
The kitchen has been furnished with white cabinetry with opaque glass fronts, high-end stainless steel appliances and CaesarStone counters.
The dining/family room has a bay that overlooks Cedar Lane Way on the west, a large window on the south, and the open kitchen on the east.
The kitchen is a large, wonderful space. White custom cabinets have CaesarStone countertops. A wall oven and dishwasher are by Miele; the gas cooktop and the covered grill beside it are by Gaggenau. A Zephyr hood exhausts the area.
Both the sink and the disposal are Franke, and the faucet is Dornbracht. A Sharp microwave and a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer complete the stainless steel appliances, and a large pantry provides even more storage.
There is a gas fireplace in the master bedroom and a sumptuous master bath with a deep soaking tub and glass-enclosed shower. The long cherry vanity features a white marble top with two vessel sinks.
The two other bedrooms have their own stunning baths also. A laundry closet is nearby. These rooms have charming Beacon Hill views as well.
DETAILS
Address: 108 Mount Vernon St., Unit 4, Beacon Hill
BR/BA: Three bedrooms, three baths
Size: 2,140 +/- square feet
Age: Circa 1800; 2007
Price: $2,597,500
Taxes: $29,126
Condo fee: $1,191 per month
Features of building: Seven-unit building within beautiful brick building with new interior construction; basement storage; professionally managed; part-time concierge, pet-friendly.
Features of unit: Floor-through unit with windows on four exposures that provide abundant light; luxurious finishes; five bays with windows on three sides and views worthy of pictures; luxurious finishes; gas fireplaces in living room and master bedroom; chef’s kitchen with top appliances; Smart House technology, central air conditioning, gas heat; security system with intercom with TV; deeded private basement storage room.
Close by: Shops and restaurants of Charles Street; the Public Garden, Beacon Street, Boston Common, the State House, Louisburg Square; easy access to MBTA Red, Green, Orange and Silver Lines within walking distance; easy access to Storrow and Memorial Drives, Route 93.
Contact: Sharon Lynn Rice, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 137 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116. Phones: 617-266-4430 (office), 617-796-2900 (direct) or 617-501-6434 (cell).
Website: www.NewEnglandMoves.com
This property may be seen by appointment.
