Waterfront

Hang Ten Thursday at the Reef

By Erica Farthing 24 06 2009

Summertime? Check. Sun’s Out? Check. It’s Thursday, time to have some fun! Check.

Looking for a way to celebrate the late arrival of summer, outside, after-work? Head over to the New England Aquarium along Boston’s waterfront to enjoy The Reef’s” Finally Summer Beach Party. For those of you unfamiliar with the area, The Reef is the outdoor bar & dining area directly outside the New England Aquarium.

The fun in the sun (let’s hope we actually see it today) officially kicks off at 5:30pm this Thursday, June 25th with free appetizers until 6:30pm…yum! Enjoy some outdoor drinks, bring your shades, and watch the “Live Blue” fashion show along this waterfront fun-filled event.

Also at The Reef’s Finally Summer Beach Party you can register to win raffles with prices such as Reef Flip Flops, goody bags, gift certificates, and free tickets to the New England Aquarium. Not to mention live music playing all night long. Fashion Boston contributor and Boldfacers.com creator Lisa Pierpont will be serving as the emcee.

What could be more perfect than enjoying summer along Boston’s waterfront with some cool cocktails, food, and prizes? Hope to see you there

Surf’s Up Dude!

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Categories : Boston Lifestyle, Waterfront

Take a Look at 126 North Washington Street Boston Lofts

By Erica Farthing 8 06 2009

While discussing with a friend this morning about different Boston condos and lofts currently available in Boston’s North End and Boston’s Waterfront, they informed me of great Boston lofts currently available in the North End, very close to the waterfront located at 126 North Washington Street.

There are currently two Boston Lofts located at 126 North Washington Street that are incredibly unique and incredibly spacious. In close proximity to Strada234 and other various North End condos, North End lofts, and Waterfront condos, the Boston lofts located at 126 North Washington St Boston offer the convenience of living in the center of Boston’s North End, Waterfront, and West End.

These North End Boston lofts at 126 North Washington Street are new luxury loft style condominiums featuring a 60′ window line, exposed brick and wood beams, 10′+ ceilings, along with a private elevator entrance to the unit.

More interior features at the North End Boston lofts at 126 North Washington St Boston include Italian cherry kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, Bosch DW, Bernazoni 36″ Pro Gas Range, built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, elegant Brazilian cherry flooring, limestone bathrooms, whirlpool tub, and large master bath shower. The North End Boston lofts at 126 North Washington St also feature a gorgeous lobby in this exquisite loft building designed in beautiful Mahogany and granite. These stunning North End Boston lofts at 126 North Washington St Boston also boast stunning Boston, North End, and Waterfront views.

After searching our Boston condo loft search site for these North End Boston lofts at 126 North Washington St Boston I was able to pull up 2 listings that are currently available. Take a look at these available North End Boston lofts at 126 North Washington on the market right now:

126 North Washington St Unit #2, 2 Bd 2 Ba, 1840 sq ft, $844,900

126 North Washington St Unit #5, 2 Bd 2 Ba, 1840 sq ft, $897,900

Browse more North End Boston lofts

Stay tuned to our Boston Condo Loft Blog to learn more information on more Boston Lofts and North End Boston lofts currently available.

Contact me today for more information or to schedule a tour of these North End Boston lofts at 126 North Washington Street Boston.

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Categories : Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, Featured Listings, North End, Waterfront, West End

Residences at the InterContintental 500 Atlantic Ave

By Erica Farthing 4 06 2009

Lately we have been talking about Waterfront Living in Boston and one of the most luxurious Boston condo developments on the waterfront is the Residences at the InterContinental located at 500 Atlantic Avenue in Boston.

The Residences at the InterContinental is connected to the five-star ultra luxury InterContinental Hotel which hosts three fabulous restaurants Rumba, Miel, and Sushi-teq, a world-class spa, complete concierge packages, pool, fitness center, and many more luxurious amenities to be enjoyed by residents and hotel guests all while enjoying spectacular views of Boston and the Boston Harbor waterfront.

Amenities at the Residences at the InterContinental include room services & catering, spa treatments, residential concierge, maid service, pet care, and valet parking among many others.

Listed below are some of the exquisite Interior features found in condo units at the Residences at the InterContinental:

- Oversized mahogany solid-core entry doors

- Quality fixtures

- 9′4″ ceilings

- generous closets plus storage units

- Sub-Zero refrigerator

- granite counters

- wall-mounted Kohler faucets, tub and shower fixtures

There are currently 18 available condo units on the market right now at the Residences at the InterContinental. Take a look at the condos available at the Residences at the InterContinental Boston located at 500 Atlantic Avenue:

$6,450,000, 4 Bd, 4 Ba, 4752

$3,525,000, 3 Bd, 4 Ba, 2913

$2,595,000, 3 Bd, 4 Ba, 2736

$2,495,000, 3 Bd, 3 Ba, 2727

$2,265,000, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 2061

$1,655,000, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1483

$1,649,000, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1546

$1,595,000, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1557

$1,549,000, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1580

$1,269,000, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1484

$1,175,000, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1263

$1,100,000, 1 Bd, 1 Ba, 1132

$899,000, 1 Bd, 1 Ba, 1132

$895,000, 1 Bd, 1 Ba, 1060

$749,900, 1 Bd, 1 Ba, 864

$745,000, 1 Bd, 1 Ba, 858

$349,000, N/A, 1 Ba, 421

The Residences at Intercontinental

Learn more about condo units and living at the Residences at the InterContinental located on Boston’s Waterfront

Browse all new Boston condo developments

Contact us today 617.314.7704 regarding any questions you might have about the Residences at the InterContinental 500 Atlantic Ave Boston or anything else Boston condos!

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Categories : Boston Condos, Boston Real Estate, New Developments, Waterfront

North End Condo Open Houses

By Erica Farthing 28 05 2009

North End condos place you in the center of one of the liveliest neighborhoods in Boston with easy access to other areas of downtown and Boston’s waterfront. There are variety of North End condos available ranging from spacious lofts, one- two- and three-bedroom condos, and gorgeous waterfront properties to simply name a few options available in the North End.

Hanover and Salem Street are both filled with authentic Italian restaurants lining the streets along with various fun-filled options in addition to small butcher shops, wine stores, cafes, bakeries, and small yet unique boutiques. The North End offers the feel of a small, close-knit community within the big city of Boston. When one lives in a North End condo the sense of community is just one of the many perks to living in the North End.

Whether someone chooses to live on a quiet North End street away from the action or wants to be in the center of it all, the North End has a variety of condos for a variety of tastes. Many North End condos can be found along the waterfront and in close proximity to Boston’s Financial District.

There are several North End condos currently listed on our Boston condo search site and a lot of them are offering open houses this weekend. When I searched for North End condo open houses this weekend I discovered several options.

Take a look at some of the North End condo open house listings this Sunday May 31st 2009:

102 Commercial St Unit #3, 2 Bd 1 Ba, 1106 sq ft, $679,000
1:30-2:30PM

120 Fulton St Unit #6C, Loft 1 Ba, 860 sq ft, $639,000
12:00-1:00PM

32 Charter St Unit #2, 2 Bd 1 Ba, 1169 sq ft, $579,000
12:30-1:30PM

220-230 Commercial St Unit #4F, 1 Bd 2 Ba, 824 sq ft, $545,000
1:00-2:00PM

2 Stillman Place Unit #4, 1 Bd 1 Ba, 503 sq ft, $399,000
1:30-2:30PM

View all North End condo open houses this weekend

Learn more about North End condos

Contact us today for more information regarding North End condos & any questions you may have on any other Boston Condos

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Categories : Boston Condos, Boston Real Estate, North End, Open Houses, Waterfront

Eat, Shop, Drink in Boston’s Fort Point Channel

By Erica Farthing 27 05 2009

If you aren’t familiar with The Achilles Project located in Boston’s Fort Point Channel close to Boston’s waterfront & Seaport District…check it out now.

The Achilles Project is a unique restaurant/boutique concept located at 283 Summer Street in Boston. The boutique at the Achilles Project features cutting edge designer labels and the restaurant features fabulous food & drinks from their award-winning executive chef and bar staff.

At this funky and chic Fort Point Channel destination you can kick back, relax, enjoy great food, sip cocktails, browse the fashion, and even enjoy a game of Wii or Xbox 360 with friends. Awesome combination don’t you think? DJs spin in the evenings creating an uber cool & unique environment, perfect for any evening in downtown Boston.

The Achilles summer sale event kicks of June 5th with 30% off on sale items including such labels as McQ Alexander McQueen, MM6 Maison Martin Margiela, Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, Richard Chai, Daryl K, Kerrigan, and ACNE. They will be hosting a kick-off event on that Friday on June 5th from 7-10PM featuring a complimentary champagne for the first hour of shopping and music by several DJs. I was lucky enough to hit up their last sale and it was awesome!

And just a reminder…their entire bar menu is always just $5! Choose from french fries, baked oysters, pretzels, burgers, and many other options…all just for $5.

There is a lot fun & happening in Boston’s Fort Point Channel…stay tuned for more updates & information on our Boston Condo Loft blog

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Categories : Boston Condos, Boston Lifestyle, Seaport, Waterfront

Waterfront Boston Condos: Living on a Wharf

By Erica Farthing 27 05 2009

One of the great aspects of Boston that sets it apart from other major cities across the U.S. and around the world is that fact that it is situated along the water with gorgeous views of Boston Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The crisp, blue ocean water plays host to a variety of ships and boats and is always there for a gorgeous view.

Boston condos have been built along Boston’s beautiful waterfront and one of the most common areas you can find them is along the various Wharfs found throughout Boston. A Wharf is like a pier projecting and raised over the water and Wharf living in Boston holds some of the most exclusive and unique Boston condos available on the waterfront.

Living in a Boston condo on the waterfront on a Wharf allows you to sit back in the privacy of your own home while taking in the breathtaking sight of ships coming in and out of the harbor, the sparkling blue water, and the glistening city in the back drop. Some waterfront Boston condos can be found along these well-known Boston wharves: Battery Wharf, Russia Wharf, Burroughs Wharf, Commercial Wharf, India Wharf, Lewis Wharf, Lincoln Wharf, Rowes Wharf, Union Wharf, and Constellation Wharf. (Please feel free to let me know if I have overlooked any!)

Here are some of my favorite Boston Wharf listings for fabulous waterfront condos in Boston:

Burroughs Wharf
40 Battery St Unit #PH9, 2 Bd 2 Ba, 1844 sq ft, $2,699,000

Battery Wharf
3 Battery Wharf Unit #3606, 2 Bd 2 Ba, 1487 sq ft, $2,295,000

Commercial Wharf
55 Commercial Wharf Unit #1 & 2, 3 Bd 2.5 Ba, 2560 sq ft, $1,950,000

India Wharf / Harbor Towers
85 East India Row Unit #16F, 2 Bd 2.5 Ba, 1630 sq ft, $799,000

Lewis Wharf
616 Lewis Wharf Unit #616, 1 Bd 1 Ba, 786 sq ft, $669,000

Rowes Wharf
20 Rowes Wharf Unit #706, 2 Bd 2 Ba, 1456 sq ft, $1,495,000

Union Wharf
12 Union Wharf Unit #12, 3 Bd 2.5 Ba, 2292 sq ft, $2,695,000

Constellation Wharf
7 Pier 7 Constellation Wharf, 3 Bd 3.5 Ba, 2744 sq ft, $1,599,000

Lincoln Wharf
357 Commercial St Unit #820, 3 Bd 2.5 Ba, 1499 sq ft, $799,000

View all waterfront Boston condos available & stay tuned as more Wharf listings become available along Boston’s waterfront

Feel free to contact us today for more information on Boston waterfront living & any other Boston condo questions you may have! 617.314.7704

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Categories : Boston Condos, Boston Lifestyle, Boston Real Estate, Charlestown Navy Yard, Featured Listings, North End, Seaport, Super Luxury, Waterfront

Volvo Ocean Race at Boston’s Fan Pier

By Erica Farthing 12 05 2009

If you have not had a chance to check out the Volvo Ocean Race set up at Fan Pier, I strongly suggest to head over to the Seaport District this week to check it out!

The Volvo Ocean Race arrived in Boston on April 25th and will be leaving this Saturday May 16th when they will then head off to Galway, Ireland. This 10 city worldwide sailboat race is definitely something new & exciting in Boston’s Seaport District.

There are several things to do at this free event at Boston’s Fan Pier. Check out all of the new Volvo’s on display, there is even a Volvo built from Legos…very cool. Walk along the waterfront and take a look at the awesome racing sailboats that are making their journey around the world and then head over to Puma City to sip on cocktails on their roof deck bar or browse the vast amounts of Puma gear available to purchase at the Puma shops.

Different events are happening throughout the days and nights at the Volvo Ocean Race at Fan Pier. Take a look at what is in store for the remainder of this exciting event in the Seaport District.

And as always - if your looking for the most new and exciting Boston condos - you know who to call!

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Categories : Boston Lifestyle, Seaport, Waterfront

Boston Restaurants with Patios

By Erica Farthing 6 05 2009

Patio season has arrived. After enjoying a few days with a glorious return of warm weather to Boston…when anyone is deciding on their restaurant dining options…patios play a huge factor. Summertime is just around the corner and the best place to enjoy a night out is on a Boston restaurant patio. Several Boston restaurants with patios offer spectacular views of the city, a great space for people watching, and of course, excellent food & drinks!

Who wants to eat inside on a gorgeous summer evening? I certainly don’t and I doubt you do either.

So what exactly are the best outdoor dining options in Boston? I have developed a list according to the neighborhoods of a few of my personal picks for the best Boston restaurants with patios, please feel free to contact me with more suggestions!

Back Bay
Scoozi: Feel like popping a bottle of champagne at lunch? Well Scoozi on Newbury Street is the place. And if you just want a great salad or sandwich…Scoozi has that too. On the patio you can enjoy taking in the scene of Back Bay’s popular Newbury Street shopping destination as shoppers walk by and the Back Bay buzzes with life after a long winter. It may not be the biggest of Boston restaurant patios, but it’s sure on of my favorites!
Other great Back Bay restaurants with patios: Parish Cafe, Stephanie’s on Newbury, Croma, & Via Matta

South End
Stella: This fantastic South End restaurant offers a fun and exciting atmosphere inside and out. Think South End meets South Beach in this ultra chic restaurant. Enjoy their large cocktail list and delicious Italian food options on the patio at Stella on any given summer day or night.
Other great South End restaurants with patios: The Beehive, Sibling Rivalry, Toro, Masa, & Tremont 647

Fenway
Eastern Standard: By far one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. Sorry to sound partial but it is! Why you ask? Not only do they have a fabulous patio along Comm Ave that reminds me of something you would sit at along Ocean Drive, but their elaborate drink menu and food with New England and European favorites keep you there for hours on end. Whether you are looking to grab a nice meal before hitting up a Red Sox game or just looking for a great Boston restaurant with a patio, Eastern Standard is an excellent choice.
Other great Fenway restaurants with patios: Cask’n Flagon, Burton’s Grille, & La Verdad,

North End/Waterfront
Tias: Where else can you go right after a long work day to enjoy a few drinks and take in the views of Boston Harbor. Situated directly next to Columbus Park and at the foot of Boston’s North End, Tia’s is a great option for outdoor dining in Boston. And with their incredibly spacious patio, locals and tourists alike can enjoy this great outdoor spot.
Other great North End/Waterfront restaurants with patios: Joe’s American Grille, The Living Room, Mother Anna’s, & Fiore

Seaport District/Fort Point Channel
LTK: Legal Test Kitchen located in Boston’s Seaport District offers an extensive menu from everything ranging from your seafood favorites to innovative multi-cultural cuisine. With numerous specialty cocktails on the menu (try the watermelon crush) LTK is one of the best spots to check out in the Seaport District.
Other great Seaport District/Fort Point Channel restaurants with patios: Atlantic Beer Garden, Barking Crab, & 606 Congress

Charlestown
Tavern on the Water: Take in the amazing views of Boston from the other side of Boston Harbor while you drink a dark n stormy. Boaters and land-dwellers unite to celebrate the return of summer. Sit on the patio outside and watch as boats go by. Tavern on the Water is a great option for outdoor patio dining & drinking.
Other great Charlestown restaurants with patios: Navy Yard Bistro

Cambridge
dante: Call me a sucker for amazing views, but then again, isn’t that the point of outdoor dining? And as far as views go, dante is one of the best. Sitting on the Cambridge side of the Charles River, the patio at dante allows you drink in not only their fabulous cocktails but the spectacular views of Boston’s Back Bay and Beacon Hill.
Other great Cambridge restaurants with patios: Upstairs on the Square, OM Restaurant & Lounge, & Oleana

So there you have it. Boston is filled with several options for outdoor dining on patios. I’m sure there are many that I have missed and I promise to be on the search for more Boston restaurants with patios as this great weather continues!

Feel free to shoot me an email or leave a comment on YOUR favorite Boston restaurants with patios, I love hearing from you!

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Categories : Back Bay, Boston Condos, Boston Lifestyle, Charlestown Navy Yard, Fenway, North End, Seaport, South End, Waterfront

Boston Open Houses This Weekend

By Anthony Longo 16 04 2009

Looks like this is the weekend for open houses in Boston !!!

This a.m. I came into work to run some searches for a relocation client who is coming in to Boston this weekend - and I was blasted with the little “Open House” pins all over our MLive Maps. Take a look at the screen shot above - this is a simple South End Condos Search and more than 80% of them are having an open house this weekend. I am assuming that most of the other Boston neighborhoods are the same - so I did some quick links for you below on all Open Houses in Boston this weekend!

Well if you are interested in South End Condos - here is an easy link to all South End Open Houses (109).

Quick Links To Other Open Houses:

Back Bay Open Houses (48)

Beacon Hill Open Houses (25)

Charlestown Open Houses (39)

North End Open Houses (17)

Fenway Open Houses (14)

Waterfront Open Houses (23)

South Boston Open Houses (91)

Seaport District Open Houses (26)

Leather District Open Houses (5)

Midtown Boston Open Houses (11)

*** REMINDER ***

If you are going to open houses this weekend (or anytime for that matter) - never waive your right to a buyers agent (read this post if you missed it: Don’t buy alone!).

If you are asked by the host or listing agent to sign-in, that is absolutely fine and normal. Most of the time on the open house sign-in book, there is a place that asks if you are working with a buyers agent or a buyers broker. ALWAYS ANSWER THIS - YES! (If they ask for a name - you can feel free to use my name - Tony Longo w/CondoDomain)

Even if you have not engaged a buyers agent (like CondoDomain) this will leave the option for you to engage us in the future.

Say you fall in love with that particular place and want to submit an offer. If you end up doing it on your own, the listing agent has 100% fiduciary duties to represent the sellers interest and the sellers interest only. This means anything the agent tells you is pretty much NOT in your interest. Working with a buyers agent does not cost you any $$$ out of pocket and the buyers agent commission is already worked into the price you are bidding on (whether you know it or not, the listing agent is getting paid both brokerage fees).

Bottom line - the service & the savings of a buyers agent is priceless - use one!

Bonus: Any buyers agent will add value to your transaction and help you tremendously in the home-buyer purchase. Here @ CondoDomain we are a bit different and we actually provide you the exact same service as any other buyers agent (well, maybe a bit more as we are a data-driven company) and you will get CASH BACK when you buy with us. I know sounds crazy…but it’s true! Don’t believe it? Check out how it works.

Well - you already know I will be flying around the South End & Seaport neighborhood on Saturday and Sunday - if you see me, make sure to yell out and say hello! Happy Hunting!

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Categories : Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Boston Apartments, Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, Charlestown, Charlestown Navy Yard, Commissions, Fenway, Leather District, Midtown, Neighborhoods, New Developments, North End, Open Houses, Seaport, South Boston, South End, Waterfront

Boston Condos With Pools

By Erica Farthing 2 04 2009

The other day as I was browsing through Twitter when I came across a Boston-based company called Poolside Pong. Poolside Pong is the only year round inflatable beer pong table that has all of the traditional features of beer pong to bring to pools, lakes, beaches, tailgates, etc.

This really got my mind spinning! This looks amazing…but to us Boston city-dwellers, it creates the question..Who has a pool we can use!? Especially a Boston pool to play poolside pong!

Thus began my extensive research on Boston pool locations & Boston condos with pools.

Just like our Boston roof deck post last week, with the rising temps we are reminded that warm weather in Boston is just around the corner. There is nothing better on those sizzling summer days in Boston than to just into a refreshing pool. Hurry up and research which one of your friends has access to one of these rare pools in Boston or you could always buy your own.

Sure, The Colonnade roof top pool is simply fabulous and we all know that we can always go there to get some fun in the sun, but where are the rest of the swimming pools in this fair city?

Take a look at Boston condo buildings with pools:

151 Tremont Midtown Boston

45 Province Midtown Boston

Parris Landing Charlestown

The Somerset Back Bay Boston

The Macallen South Boston

The Atlantic at Marina Bay Quincy

Harbor Towers Waterfront Boston

390 Commonwealth Ave Back Bay Boston

Union Wharf North End Boston

If you know of anymore low-key Boston pools around let me know…I am continuing to look into it so stay tuned to our Boston Condo Loft blog for more details to come on what pools to hit up in Boston.

Don’t forget the spf 15!