273 Beacon Street, Boston

273 Beacon Street  |  Boston

273 Beacon Street is one of a row of four related houses built to the designs of Peabody & Stearns in 1876 for the builder, A. W. Freeland. During the 1870s, architects continued in the spirit of the Academic tradition but built in brick rather than brownstone. Plain brick walls boasted some conspicuously placed ornamentation, most often cut from a light-colored stone. Robert Peabody’s deep appreciation for pre-Revolution brick architecture was influenced by the works of Charles Bulfinch. “It creates a more congruous background for one’s heirlooms,” he wrote in an article in the American Architect. Group unity of separate dwellings was also prevalent at this time, so as to enhance the harmonious appearance of the street itself.

With its impressive width of 24 feet, the building creates its own spatial intrigue. High ceilings allow original details to flourish, such as the stained and leaded glass on the second-floor rear bow, the four marble fireplaces and original restored front doors. An oversized angle bay gracefully frames a timeless view of the Back Bay. 21st-century conveniences are in keeping with the architecture, as evidenced by the energy-efficient Pella Architectural double-hung windows, which also serve to reduce noise (special care has being taken to isolate noise migration from unit to unit). Other exclusive upgrades include central heat and air, exquisite top-of-the-line kitchens and deeded parking.

Properties Available

Description	Status	Price	S.F.	Parking	Outside space	Unit
Parlor Floor Duplex 2+BR / 2.5BA	Sold	$ 2,599,000	2,500	1 Deeded	Garden	1
Second Floor Duplex 3+BR / 2.5BA	Available	$ 3,300,000	2,850	1 Deeded	No space	2
Penthouse Duplex 3+BR/3BA	Sold	$ 2,850,000	2,500	1 Deeded	1 deck	3

Details & Amenities

Unit One [under agreement] consists of both First and Garden Levels in the building, and encompasses 2,500 square feet. A sunny front-facing Dining Room/Den has a bay window, and a custom-built, open-style Kitchen features leaded glass windows and an intimate Breakfast Nook that opens to a small Deck. (All of the kitchens at 273 Beacon have top-of-the-line appliances from Bosch, Viking and Sub-Zero.) A back-facing Living Room is enhanced with beautiful Queen Anne style stained glass windows, built-in bookcases and classic chair-rail-height paneling. A restored antique fireplace is faced in elegant, dark green veined marble.

The Garden Level of this residence boasts the perfect Master Bedroom suite, with a marble-lined, en-suite Bath that is finished with the finest polished nickel fixtures and contains a step-in shower and steam bath, in addition to a large walk-in closet. A second Bedroom and Bath with front-facing patio are also located on this level, as is an Office or Guest Bedroom.

Unit Two, a 2,850-square-foot second and third floor duplex, flaunts high ceilings and exceptional attention to detail. This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath unit has an entertainment-scaled formal Living Room/Study with built-in cabinetry, elegant, original fireplaces and chair-rail-height paneling. An open-plan Kitchen with the finest, custom-built cabinetry, opens into the Living/Dining Room, creating an inviting space that serves equally well for casual get-togethers or larger gatherings that spill out between the two areas. (All of the kitchens at 273 Beacon have top-of-the-line appliances from Bosch, Viking and Sub-Zero.) This unit has two working fireplaces as well as baths that are finished with honed black granite hearths and existing white marble surrounds, Kohler fixtures and custom casework throughout. Please see attached drawings.

Unit Three is the Penthouse unit, which covers 2,500 square feet over the top two floors and features a delightful private Deck in the rear. The top floor includes Bedroom/Bath and Den/Guest Room, plus an Office or Media Room. One room flows into the other on the level below, with its harmonious, open-plan Living/Dining Room/Kitchen with honed black hearths and custom wood fireplace mantels and custom cabinets. (All of the kitchens at 273 Beacon have top-of-the-line appliances from Bosch, Viking and Sub-Zero.) The sunny Master Bedroom has a walk-in closet and a sumptuous Master Bath with double marble vanity and steam shower. A second Bedroom with walk-in closet is located on this level, as well as another Bath.

The Holland Companies’ level of quality and attention to detail, period-perfect design and timeless craftsmanship is resplendent throughout this five-story plus garden-level townhouse, transforming it into three magnificent duplex Beacon Street residences that resonate classic 19th-century style.