Boston Real Estate Blog

Kendall Square, home to MIT, has long been known as the center of biotechnology and computers.  There are more Nobel Prize winners living per square foot than any other area of the world.  Kendall Square is the home to companies such as Genzyme, Microsoft and Google as well as many start-ups.

Centrally located between Harvard square and Beacon Hill Kendall Square is 5 minutes away from the best museums, restaurants, and nightlife Boston and Cambridge have to offer.

Seeing potential in Kendall Square’s location and industry developers, with the city’s encouragement, have began to build more residential projects in the area.  Two notable projects I recently visited are Third Square and The Watermark.  Both are brand new modern buildings offering luxurious finishes and amenities.  Both feature a fitness center, 24 hour concierge and lounge but  they come in very different packages.

The Watermark is a LEED Certified Green building.  All the appliances are Energy Efficient.  The paints and finishes used in the building emit dramatically fewer VOC’S (volatile organic compounds) than traditional finishes.  The carpets are free from formaldehyde, a substance used to make most carpets stain resistant.  These factors make for superior indoor air quality.  The tower boasts amazing views of Boston’s skyline and the Charles River.  From the sunny apartments one can see the sailboats and the esplanade.  At night the buildings light up the skyline.

Third Square is designed in a courtyard formation.  Two fitness centers and an indoor lap-pool overlook the sunny, beautifully landscaped courtyard.  The building’s low-rise massing, and mixed-use of retail and residential create a really strong  community.  In the summer the residents enjoy barbecuing in the shade.  The courtyard provides a little oasis from Kendall’s urban atmosphere.

If you are interested in taking a tour of these buildings or other full service listings please call or email me today.

Robert A.M. Stern became famous for his signature modern-traditionalist style.  Stern was a pioneer in the post-modern movement.  An architectural style and attitude which brought the warmth and charm of traditional architecture to modern construction technology.

Stern was the perfect choice to design Back Bay’s first luxury residential tower.  The Clarendon sits on a previously underdeveloped parking lot diagonally across from The Prudential Tower.  Stern uses the massing of the building and uses Back Bay’s traditional brick to stitch together the neighborhood.  The magnitude of this 32-story tower is mitigated by Stern’s careful attention to scale, proportion and material.  The massing of the building was also studied to help alleviate the wind tunnel effect from the neighboring Prudential.   The ground floor houses a popular bar and a post office which helps to extend the neighborhood and nightlife of Back Bay.

The Clarendon is also one of very few ‘green’ residential towers in the nation.  Deciding to go green can add significantly to the construction cost but the trade-off is a safer, better quality, longer lasting and more comfortable building.  Building a green building means not only using recycled materials and using energy efficient appliances but also following stricter health and air-quality standards.

The building has both condominiums and rentals units available at One Back Bay. They are appointed finest finishes and appliances and boast luxurious amenities.  There are many different floor plans to fit a variety of lifestyles.  The location and height of the building grant it some of the best views of Boston and provide ample natural light. A world famous architect, prime location and green construction insure The Clarendon will remain one of Boston’s most desired addresses for decades to come.

If you are interested in any unit  for sale or lease please contact William Carr or Herb Rikeman buyer’s agents Direct- 617-236-5005 Cell-781-859-9805 Toll Free 877-580-5005 williamc@rikemanre.com contact@rikemanre.com  www.bostonerealty.com  www.luxreblog.com

The Intercontinental Residences on the waterfront has almost sold all of its 130 condomimiums. Only 9 left for sale. The 5 star residential services and the amazing Boston Harbour and Outer Island views has attracted people to this luxury building on the waterfront. Concierge, Spa Fitness Center and Pool, Restaurant & Lounges are top notch. Located right on the Rose Kennedy Greenway Park. I recently toured the remaining units. The 4 Bed 21K unit  with roof terrace Penthouse has the most amazing waterfront views I have ever seen. Breathtaking Boston Harbour Views. Still available: 

 One Bedrooms From $895K

Two Bedrooms From $1,150,000 Mil

Three bedrooms From $ 2,595,000 Mil (one left)

Four Bedrooms From $5,950,000 Mil

3 Furnished models also available.

If you are interested in any of the remaining units for sale please contact Herb Rikeman buyers agent Direct- 617-930-4800 Toll Free 877-580-5005 contact@rikemanre.com www.bostonerealty.com www.luxreblog.com

 

If you haven’t noticed the Seaport District is on its way up. I am willing to bet in 5 years its one of the hottest areas of Boston. As the Fan Pier Devlopments start to rise in the skyline along with the iconic Contemporary Arts Boston and the massive convention center. You can see this will be a booming area.The fort Point Channel has been attracting celebs like Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz to some of the new hot spots like Barbara Lynch’s a South Boston native new bar Drink and Cafe Sportello. Also the $500 million Atlantic Wharf is on its way to completion. South Boston also continues to buzz with cool new Condos like FP3 Boston with condos starting at $300K. I will continue to watch and report on this emerging market.

If you are interested in FP3 or Seaport District condos please contact Herb Rikeman 617-930-4800 at contact@rikemanre.com or www.bostonerealty.com for more info prices and floor plans.