Mandarin penthouse shell is most expensive to date

The penthouse in the wet tower of the Mandarin Oriental, Boston, was sold June 13 for an eye-popping $13.2 million, outdistancing another sale at the Mandarin earlier this month.

But this expansive space was sold as a shell and awaits final buildout.

Tracy Campion of Campion and Company Fine Homes Real Estate was both the listing broker and the selling broker.

The June 3 sale of Unit W12-B at the Mandarin was for a 4,922-square-foot, highly customized residence. That price was $12.2 million.

The penthouse, Unit PH2-E, has 6,829 square feet of living space, according to condominium documents. That does not include the two enormous roof decks that total more than 3,000 square feet of space.

“This is completely raw space,” says Campion. “This is the most awe-inspiring penthouse ever to be built. It will be spectacular.”

Because the penthouse occupies the entire top floor and the elevators open directly into this space, there is no common hallway, thus increasing the square footage. Floor-to-ceiling windows look north, south, east and west and provide spectacular views in every direction.

It has two private elevators, one at each end of the condo, that ascend to two enormous roof decks totaling more than 3,000 square feet of space. Frosted glass panels conceal the rooftop mechanicals.

Four deeded parking spaces are included in this sale.

An architect’s drawing has suggested how the residence could be designed.

The penthouse in the west tower at the Residences at the Mandarin Oriental, Boston, PH2-E, has two enormous roof terraces.

On the opposite wall of the living room could be a game room or a media room, while the spacious fireplaced living room with a balcony flows into a music room and dining room that has a breakfast terrace.

An open kitchen could anchor another space which flows into a grand family room.

Around the corner is a hall, off which five bedrooms cold be created, culminating in a lavish master suite with a sitting area, an exercise room, his and her dressing rooms and a master bath.

Plumbing is in place for baths for each bedroom. The plan also includes a wine room and laundry.

The new owners may have their own ideas of how to fashion their living space and create something altogether different. Whatever is decided, the new home is meant for luxurious living and entertaining.

The Mandarin Oriental, Boston, designed by CBT Architects and developed by CBW Boylston LLC, opened more than two-and-a-half years ago. Its ultra-luxurious services are available to the residents, including the sumptuous spa and accompanying fitness room and room service from the on-site restaurants.