When you think of a 19th century brownstone located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, the last thing that comes to mind is a contemporary-style home.
But Boston firm Ruhl Walker Architects did just that for a triplex penthouse, where combined upper-floor units were designed and rebuilt into 3,100 square feet of living space. The condo has three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms as well as one deeded parking space.
What makes the property special is a palette of whites and grays, complemented by the white oak plank floors with a gray stain and custom Tabu Caleidolegno wood cabinetry.
The condo is now on the market for just over $3 million.
The first level is completely open and airy, with the living area on one side of the 9-foot entry and dining area and kitchen on the other side. The ceiling height is close to 12 feet that is further enhanced by the internal atrium that soars to the top floor where a large skylight brightens the entire space even on a cloudy day.
The dining area features a three-story panel of silver quartzite cladding by Island Stone behind a long, custom-designed white lacquered banquette with uplighting.
The kitchen has the same color scheme. A long center island is wrapped in white Carrara marble. Appliances include a Miele dishwasher and a U-Line wine cooler, as well as a professional Wolf six-burner gas range.
The living room faces north, and its two large windows look out to the Esplanade and the Charles River. Dominating one wall is a nearly 12-foot-wide mantelpiece of Blue Savoy marble with an Absolute black granite surround for a raised fireplace. Above it is a 6-inch recess that holds a 60-inch flat screen TV. On the other side of the range counters are glossy white cabinets with a large Sub-Zero refrigerator, paneled to match the cabinetry. Hidden behind a paneled wall of Tabu Caleidolegno is a sleek powder room with a contemporary one-piece, custom-designed Corian sink with a waterfall faucet and a dual-flush toilet.
Within the internal atrium, you will find a cable and steel staircase that rises to the top floor against ledge stone that includes tiny step lights. On this level you will find two more rooms and another bath. There's a home office featuring a desk fabricated from Tabu Caleidolegno and black oxide steel with French doors behind the desk leading onto a copper-clad balcony.
Finally, stairs lead to the roof deck, which has a copper head house that holds the six-panel skylight. The tiered deck is equipped with an outdoor stainless- steel Viking gas grill and water and electric service. Two long built-in slat benches are fixed on the deck, and in the middle of this outdoor space is a small fire pit.
Charlie Abrahams is a licensed real estate agent in Boston who works with buyers and sellers and can be reached at: Bostonrealestate@charlieabrahams.com
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