Sunny surprise in the South End
Entering the competitive Boston real estate market isn’t for the meek, especially this summer, and especially in the South End.
New construction, gut renovations and well-loved historic properties are selling almost as quickly as they hit the market. Buyers find themselves trying to decide between a place that checks boxes, and a place that checks boxes and also has that little something special that makes a house feel like home.
A row house in the South End is not unusual, of course, but 683 Massachusetts Ave., Unit 5 stands out nonetheless. The top-floor, one-bedroom unit is a fresh, fun take on a Boston classic, with tons of elements that bolster both form and function.
If you like your living space to serve up a ton of visual interest, you’re in for a treat with Unit 5. Modest in size at just over 710 square feet, the unit “lives” much bigger than that thanks in part to extra tall, half-vaulted ceilings and lots of light.
And what light. Sun pours in from all angles, on both sides of the open living and dining space. An updated kitchen is just right, with granite counters, generous storage and a skylight overhead. A dining nook is tucked under a set of windows, and a slice of exposed brick wall adds a bit of grit. A large — and working — fireplace anchors the corner of the living room.
Hardwood floors, big windows and three closets (one of which also contains a washer and dryer set) make the unit’s king-size bedroom a nice departure from the smaller bedrooms typical of South End condos. The bathroom is also surprisingly generous with storage galore.
Taking advantage of the unit’s height, a loft space that’s accessible via a folddown ladder looks out over the living room and provides just enough room for a home office. Up is also where you’ll find Unit 5’s private roof deck, done in mahogany with sleek modern railing and views to the Prudential and beyond.
Open house hours are 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday.
To find out more about the home, contact the Hanneman + Gonzales Team with Compass at 617-4807775.