Southie penthouse a hidden gem
Bantry Way in South Boston is an L-shaped street, tucked between East 7th and East 8th streets and “M” and “N” streets. It’s not hard to find, per se, it’s just that in the part of Southie that’s so neatly laid out on a grid, it’s a charming little blip.
That’s where you’ll find the quintessential Southie staple — a triple-decker, three-family home built in the late 1800s and lovingly modernized and updated throughout the years in ways that maintain that distinct Southie look but add things you’ll appreciate in the current century. New on the market is unit 3 at 5-A Bantry Way, the penthouse.
A few hairs shy of 800 square feet, the penthouse is certainly not sprawling, but it’s far from cramped, with an optimal layout and a place for everything. The kitchen is especially lovely, with storage galore in custom, dove gray cabinetry with sleek hardware, clever nooks and crannies for wine bottles and favorite mugs, and upgraded stainless steel appliances. A family-size stainless steel fridge nestles into a wall nook, opening up even more space. There’s even room to add a breakfast table and chairs next to the oversize window. The living room is lit by two well-placed windows and enjoys nice flow from the kitchen area.
The king-sized bedroom is where the home shines as it’s unusually large for homes this size, offering expansion possibilities for an additional bathroom, a nursery, home office, or a lavish dressing area. There is a second, smaller bedroom and a single bathroom done in tile.
But the big reveal of the home is actually at the very top — a giant common roof deck with room to entertain that overlooks the waters of Dorchester Bay — sure to be a hit come summertime.
Castle Island is a 25-minute stroll away for walking, jogging, or sneaking in a hot dog, and downtown Boston is quickly accessible via bus and the nearby Broadway T stop.
The sale of the penthouse, on the market for $579,000, is being handled by Joyce Lebedew at Joyce Lebedew Real Estate, 617-594-1449.