Sunny Boston penthouse has two bedrooms

A charming Back Bay penthouse at 257 Marlborough St. boasts seven French doors – six exterior doors and one interior – several skylights and a roof deck, maximizing the available light and bringing the outdoors inside.

Nancy Soisson of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has listed this home, Unit 11, at $824,000.

The floor-through unit has an open floor plan, unified by gleaming hardwood floors. The living room features a gas fireplace and French doors that open onto a large deck. Tucked into a corner is a set of dining room chairs and table.

An updated chef’s kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a four-burner gas range, granite counters and custom cabinetry.

The master bedroom is roomy, and the master bath is absolutely sumptuous with its deep soaking Jacuzzi tub set into a marble deck.

The stone is used again on the vanity and the floor.

The second bedroom is presently used as a nursery, and a full bath is next to this room.

A pass-through from the kitchen to the dining room is a nice convenience.

Other amenities include a private roof deck, one deeded parking space, central air conditioning and an in-unit laundry.

Architects Cabot and Chandler designed this brick and stone building in 1883 for William Simes, Esq., and just about 100 years ago, in 1985, it was converted to 11 condominiums.

DETAILS

Address: 257 Marlborough St., Back Bay

 BR/BA: Two bedrooms, two baths

Size: 1,006 square feet

Price: $824,000

Taxes: $6,830 (FY 2011 with residential exemption)

Condo fee: $425 per month

Age: 1883; 1985; recent updates

Features of unit: Recently updated condo featuring chef’s kitchen, open living room with fireplace; chef’s kitchen; lavish master bath; central air conditioning; pet friendly with prior approval; professionally managed.

Contact: Nancy Soisson, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, One Thompson Square, Charlestown MA 02129. Phones: 617-242-0025 (office) or 617-710-8637 (cell).

This property may be seen by appointment.