On the Market: A Different Kind of Back Bay Penthouse

This Victorian manse leans modern.

Photo provided by Campion and Company

132 Commonwealth Avenue, PH
Price: $1,900,000
Size: 1,471 square feet
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2

Many residences on Commonwealth Avenue, while beautiful, maintain some level of stodgy Victorian opulence that can be a turn-off for fans of contemporary design. Here, this 1880-built penthouse offers the best of both worlds, with a traditional Back Bay facade and modern interiors. An open layout is a highlight of the unit, with space for a living area and dining area connected to a clean-lined kitchen with a breakfast bar. Beamed ceilings are painted white, and dark wood floors polish the look. Two spacious bedrooms and two baths, including a spa-like master with walk-in closets and a soaking tub, are part of the design. A full staircase with a skylight leads to a private landscaped deck. Two parking spaces are available behind the building.

For information contact Tracy Campion, Campion & Company Back Bay, campionre.com.


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