June 4, 2008
285 Columbus Lofts Open for Business
285 Columbus Lofts at Columbus and Clarendon, the intersection of form and function (according to their website), began closings last month. Boston Residential Group, of 360 Newbury fame, renovated the 20’s era Earle Building, turning out sixty-three high-end apartments. The small one-bedroom units begin at half a million, and the large, two-bedroom units include a study for about $1.5 million.
Although I live close enough to throw rocks at the place, I haven’t been inside yet. Kind of like test driving a new car or holding a helpless puppy, I don’t think I can resist the intoxicating scent of sawdust and paint, the hypnotizing shine of new appliances, and the virgin appeal of unsoiled apartment.
I don’t know how long I can hold out. Even if I find the willpower to not over-extend my budget, I still get to struggle with The Bryant on Columbus in a few months.
285 Columbus Avenue,#203
South End, 02116
Beds: 1/Baths: 2
SQ.FT.: 1011
$695,000
285 Columbus Avenue, #607
South End, 02116
Beds: 2/Baths: 2
SQ.FT.: 1240
$1,015,000
285 Columbus Avenue,#805
South End, 02116
Beds: 2/Baths: 2
SQ.FT.: 1578
$1,545,500
A. Longo said:
285 is one of our fav’s here in Boston. First of all, developer, Curis Kemeny who just finished with that gem down on Newbury (360 Newbury) out did himself @ 285. The location really says it all….but once you get inside this place, it is gorgeous!
We have a video on the project here…check it out.
http://Boston.CondoDomain.com/Experience
June 4, 2008 7:37 AM
Jacob Marley said:
Stop driving down property values by throwing rocks at the place, Alyk.
It’s your duty as a real estate guru.
June 4, 2008 1:23 PM
Alyk said:
Jacob Marley, you can’t prove a thing!
June 5, 2008 4:54 AM
Brookie said:
Maybe if you took a tour while holding a puppy you could avoid the temptation to throw down a million dollars.
June 5, 2008 11:20 AM
DG said:
But on the plus side, JM, if she drives property values down she can live there without overextending the budget! Eh? EH?? Real estate guru: FOUND.
June 5, 2008 4:57 PM
Brian said:
that looks fantastic
June 28, 2008 2:26 AM