Have you ever thought if it was possible to live in a historic
American residence worthy of being a museum? Well that opportunity
has come to fruition in none other than perhaps Bostons most
desirable neighborhood to purchase Real Estate, the Back
Bay. Commonwealth Avenue, with its beauty and grace seems to
extend forever as one peers down the tranquil yet dramatic
Commonwealth Avenue Mall. With trees that extend forever acting as
a picture frame for the wide walking path and the historic Boston
statues upon the beginning of every block, this truly is the
ultimate pedestrian-friendly location to live.
177 Commonwealth Avenue, a strikingly beautiful building unlike
any other, was built in 1882 in fact for none other than John
Quincy Adams. Mr. Adams, of course the great grandson and grandson
of the second and sixth Presidents of the United States,
respectively, looked to hire an architect who could truly transcend
the meaning of a rich, elegant and romantic mansion in Boston.
Architects Snell and Gregerson went above and beyond all prior
expectations and created this awe-inspiring Gilded Age residence.
Custom-built with a flare for the extraordinary, the sheer detail
and workmanship throughout all of the ceilings, wood paneling and
more certainly go unnoticed.
Within the grand manse that has been divided up into nine units
since its construction, Unit 5 has now come on the market. A one
bedroom with study or den, two bathroom home of considerable size,
1,695 square feet to be exact, this palatial listing has soaring
ceilings and large windows that give it a great sense of size and
space. With plenty of storage options and exclusive parking off the
street, the incredible efficiency and convenience of this property
in the bustling Back Bay is undeniable. Three fireplaces, warm wood
tones and being on the highly demanded sunny-side of the street
give this home the warm and cozy aura that the architects
undoubtedly intended for. Being on the second floor of the 177
Commonwealth Address, the living room and dining areas are open and
spacious which make it ideal for entertaining just as it was
utilized for in the 19th Century.
Gibson Sothebys International Realtys own Julie Harrison and
Judy Pagano are the listing agents for this masterpiece of a home.
Nestled in between Dartmouth and Exeter Streets in the Back Bay,
the purchasers of this property will benefit from the close
proximity they are graced with to the top restaurants and shopping
destinations in the city, as well as to The Boston Common, Boston
Esplanade and the Charles River; just to name a few.
For more information and photos of this property please look to
the link at the base of this post. In addition, do not hesitate to
contact either Julie or Judy at the following for further questions
or to set up a showing:
Phone: 617.413.6332
Email: Julie.Harrison@SothebysRealty.com
Phone: 617.257.2431
Email: Judy.Pagano@SothebysRealty.com
More Information: 177 Commonwealth Avenue
Unit 5