For nearly $1.3 million, a Leather District loft with rolling brick ceilings
One of the bedrooms features a "floating" frosted-glass wall that can be rolled back to enlarge the living space for entertaining.
Unit 603 at 121 Beach St. is where old Boston meets new. In fact, the land on which it sits didn’t exist until 200 years after the city was founded. Before the 1830s, it was a part of the bay called South Cove.
The brick-and-steel building that houses this loft-style condo was built in 1913 for one of the leather shops for which the district is named. The eight-story building was gutted and turned into condominiums in the late ’90s. The exterior boasts the original brickwork and details —as do many of the buildings in the area — but inside it’s airy, modern, and sleek.
The 1,687-square-foot condo featured here has two bedrooms, two baths, and a $1,295,000 price tag.
Its ceilings are a conversation starter. Made of steel beams, brick, and terra cotta, they appear to undulate across the space. Many of the original brick walls and turnbuckles are exposed, and oak floors run throughout the unit.
One of the bedrooms features a “floating” frosted-glass wall that can be rolled back to enlarge the living space for entertaining. When closed, the frosted glass provides complete privacy, while still allowing light into the space.
Listing agent Richard Greer of Kimball Borgo Real Estate said, “The owner was very consistent in his concept of retaining wide-open space.” Greer noted that the large rooms and long hallway afford plenty of space for decorating and showcasing artwork.
Other highlights of the home include industrial-sized windows with northern and southern exposures and a master bath with a marble shower. The heating and air-conditioning systems are contained in the unit.
“Another nice thing about this building is that most of the 27 units are owner-occupied,” Greer said. The property is professionally managed and pet-friendly.
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