Home of the week: Amazing views from one of Back Bay’s most exclusive addresses
The two-bedroom condo at the Mandarin Oriental Boston hotel features a private elevator to the roof.
Nations have their anthems and colleges have their fight songs, so there should be some tune to accompany you while you sit on the roof deck in this penthouse condominium atop the Mandarin Oriental Boston hotel (“Up on the Roof’’ by Carole King is too obvious). It’s just a marvelous place to be, and at roughly 650 square feet, there’s plenty of space to take in the view, to grill, and to relax like couch potatoes.
The deck is reached by a small, private hydraulic elevator connecting directly to the two-bedroom unit one floor below. Step out of the elevator into a short hall across from the master.
The master suite is nicely done. The large bedroom features big square windows, while the dressing area features walk-in closets, built-in white cabinetry, and a sink. The bath has a large, deep soaking tub, a double vanity, a two-person shower, and a water closet with a night light.
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See inside 776 Boylston St., Penthouse 1D:
Steps from the bedroom is the combination living/dining room, where the dominant feature, again, is the large square windows. These look out to a narrow balcony. The living room also has floor-to-ceiling bookshelves with an entertainment center as well as a gas fireplace. A disco ball-like chandelier blossoms from the ceiling at the opposite end, marking the dining area.
The other bedroom, located at the opposite end of the unit, is spacious and has an en suite bath with shower.
The kitchen is compact but not small. The space is defined by U-shaped Corian counters containing the stainless-steel sink, a wine refrigerator, a five-burner electric stovetop, and plenty of prep space. The cabinets are white, the cappuccino machine is built-in, and the dual ovens are stainless steel. The refrigerator and more storage are hidden behind flitch-matched hardwood.
The unit’s predominant color is white, and the ceilings, at 10 feet and a smidge high, are coffered. The unit also has a half bath, and three curved televisions are included in the sale.
The condo comes with one deeded, assigned, and numbered parking space in the garage and access to the Mandarin Oriental and its facilities, including 24-hour concierge service and the health center. The unit can be rented for $35,000 a month.
George A. Jedlin of Otis & Ahearn Real Estate in Boston is the listing broker.
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