Penthouse at Folio Boston has wraparound deck
Slightly more than three years ago, two penthouses in the Financial District at Folio Boston, 80 Broad St., were among 34 luxurious condominiums that were offered at auction.
One of the buyers decided to combine two 14th floor units into one grand home, gutting the brand-new space to create a palatial penthouse.
Anthony Rich of Northeast Development and Investment is now marketing this 3,165-square-foot home with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths with phenomenal views for $3.499 million.
“The developer took the unit back to the studs and completely reconfigured it,” said Rich.
The complex is unique, as it incorporates contemporary materials of glass, aluminum and steel with the adjacent brick building constructed in the early 1800s, which is attributed to Boston’s first architect, Charles Bulfinch.
The entry lobby is anything but historic. It has a soaring ceiling and is beautifully appointed. A few steps down lead to a concierge station and the elevator lobby.
Inside the penthouse is a long foyer, with carved columns of quarter-sawn oak and recessed lighting to display objets d’art. The flooring is maple with a sable stain that creates a warm gray look without obscuring the wood grain.
The hallway opens into a large corner living/dining room with floor-to-ceiling glass. One interior wall, where a dining table and chairs have been placed, is actually a mirror, reflecting the furnishings and the natural light, giving a sense of expansiveness.
Glass doors open onto a wraparound patio encompassing nearly 1,200 square feet of space that presents fabulous views of the city and the water.
The large master bedroom can be accessed off the foyer. It too has floor-to-ceiling windows and a sumptuous master bath, tiled with Botticino Fiorito marble and designed so that you can soak in the deep tub and look out to Boston Harbor.
The lobby is large and welcoming. A reception area looks out onto Broad Street, and steps away are a concierge station and the elevators.
A double vanity and a glass-enclosed shower complete this room. Adjoining it is a walk-in closet with built-in Closet Tech shelving and hanging rods.
The kitchen lies just beyond the living/dining area and is both elegant and functional. It is wide with an inverted U-shape, with access to the outdoor patio.
The appliances are top-of-the-line – stainless steel Miele oven and convection oven, a Miele four-burner gas range with a Zephyr glass hood and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, complementing the creamy Poggenpohl custom-made cabinets.
The counters are limestone, and one leg of the U-shape has a glass shelf atop that and serves as a breakfast bar.
A dining area has been created in the main living space, against a mirrored wall, with views of the patio and beyond.
Designer lighting brightens the area further. Next to the refrigerator is a convenient and compact powder room.
Along the windows of glass, the hallway continues to a rich, mahogany-paneled media room, perfect for entertaining, especially since the entire penthouse is wired for surround sound.
Against a mirrored wall with mahogany cabinetry is a honed granite wet bar with a wine refrigerator and an icemaker. Opposite is another door to the patio.
Outside this room is closet to store all media equipment, which connects to speaker outlets in every room.
In addition, there are four speakers wired to the terrace.
“The second half of this penthouse is all guest bedrooms,” said Rich.
There’s a study or a fourth bedroom, which has two exposures and sable flooring.
A media room features a mahogany entertainment center and custom-built shelving that holds a wet bar with a wine refrigerator and icemaker.
Like many of the hidden closets and doorways in this residence, the study has a sliding door, sort of like a barn door but with a much finer finish.
The hallway continues, jagging to the right, where there are two more bedrooms, a full bath with a soaking tub and a linen closet. The corner or third bedroom is carpeted and has four windows and a large closet.
The second master bedroom with two large windows has an en suite marble bath with a double vanity and an oversized glass-enclosed shower. Presently this bedroom is being used as a home gym.
Other amenities include a Lutron lighting system and electrically operated window shades that can be programmed to operate at a set time.
These units already had a central heating and air conditioning system, but during the renovations, the developer added more HVAC equipment so that there are now nine zones, one in every room for pampered comfort.
This property is in the heart of the Financial District and within walking distance of Downtown, the Waterfront, the Rose Kennedy Greenway and the Custom House.
DETAILS
Address: 80 Broad St., Penthouse 1401 & 1402, Financial District
BR/BA: Four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths
Size: 3,165 square feet
Age: 2004-2006; 2008
Price: $3.499 million
Taxes: $24,437
Condo fee: $3,297 per month (includes heat, hot water, gas)
Features of building: Unique 14-story, 96-unit brick and glass building with grand lobby, 24-hour concierge, valet parking; pet-friendly.
Features of unit: Two combined units with open floor plan; gourmet kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, limestone counters, Poggenpohl cabinetry; median room with wet bar and flat-screen TV; huge wraparound deck with views of the Financial District and the waterfront; two valet parking spaces included.
Close by: Waterfront and Financial District restaurants, shops and hotels; New England Aquarium, Custom House and Faneuil Hall; easy access to MBTA Blue Line at Aquarium and State Street stations, Red Line, commuter rail and Amtrak at South Station; Routes 93 and 90.
Contact: Anthony Rich, Northeast Development & Investment Inc., 715 Boylston St., Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02116. Phone: 508-250-1428
Website: www.foliopenthouse.com or www.nedillc.com
