Beacon Hill style, location … and a pool
Longtime Home Showcase readers know we don’t usually gatekeep, so we’re hoping you’ll forgive us if we briefly considered keeping Unit 4 at 21 Joy Street in Boston all to ourselves while we furiously saved up for a down payment.
What has us so enthralled? Beyond its iconic location in the heart of Beacon Hill just behind the State House, the penthouse condo is stashed in one of the neighborhood’s most unique buildings.
While the building’s red brick exterior and black shutters fit right in with the rest of the neighborhood, what it hides is pure magic. Here’s the thing: it’s a shared, utterly dreamy, landscaped patio and secret garden with a pool and fountain. A pool in Beacon Hill? Yup. Think about a lunchtime dip between calls, or cooling off in the evening under the canopy of trees.
If that’s not enough outdoor space for you, the condo boasts two additional private exterior spaces — a balcony off the living room overlooking the garden and a 170 square-foot deck.
Eventually you’ll need to come inside, in February for example. For that, Unit 4 has you covered with a toasty fireplace in the living and dining area with ample built-ins to maximize space. The primary suite with three closets and an ensuite bath overlooks Joy Street. An additional bedroom can be found on the second level, as well as a bonus room to use as a home office.
On the market for $1,499,000, the sale of the condo is represented by The Rebecca Davis Tulman and Leslie Singleton Adam Team of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, 617-510-5050.
Home Showcase: Address: 21 Joy Street, Unit 4, Boston, MA 02114 Bedrooms: 2
List Price: $1,499,000 Square feet: 1,286 Price per square foot: $ Annual taxes: $14,104 in 2023
Location: Primo Beacon Hill. Built in: 1899
The Appraisal:
Pros:
Uh, the pool?! Location
Cons:
Smaller square footage