W. Roxbury condos mix eras
As they say, looks can be deceiving. Stroll by the gray two-family home at 328 Lagrange St. in West Roxbury, and it appears similar to the other modest, early 20th century houses that line the neighborhood's residential streets.
But step inside either of the home's two condos listed for just over a half million dollars, and you discover the newly renovated twobedroom units mix contemporary and classic architecture — with a touch of luxury.
“We matched the characteristics of the house, and blended the old and the new (and) made an open floor plan out of it,” said Giancarlo Tiberi, broker and president of Core Property Group.
Keeping with what's popular in city homes, the condos — both nearly identical, except one is on the first floor and the other on the second floor — are hall-like, with the living, dining and kitchen areas all connected to each other. Two bedrooms are off to the side, making them feel private while the common areas feel as one. The place is 1,060 square feet.
It's hard to tell what's old and what's new here, as much of the crown molding and mill work, such as the decorative, grooved background to the stone fireplace are new, said Tiberi, who is also a director of the home's developer, City View Development.
But one thing is for sure, the place doesn't feel old, as the style is modern with crisp white, bright walls contrasting with dark-stained oak floors. The lighting is a mix of recessed and hanging lamps, and the kitchen is decked out with granite countertops, a glossy tile backsplash, antique-style custom cabinets and a stainless steel oven and fridge. The bathroom feels like that of a nice hotel, with ceramic tiles that look like milky marble and a walk-in shower with basket weave tile floor.
“We know someone is going to live here,” said Tiberi, “so we wanted to make it feel like home.”