On the Market: A Luminous One-Bedroom Loft in Chelsea

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220 Spencer Ave. #306, Chelsea
Price: $425,000
Size: 1,147 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1

House hunting anywhere near Boston with less than $500k to spend is kind of like searching for a parking spot in the middle of a snowstorm—tiring, disorienting, and sometimes altogether futile. But set your sights just five miles north of downtown Boston to take in this rare find, on the market for $425k.

Built at the turn of the 20th century, the Tudor style construction originally served as a Catholic schoolhouse, until it was remodeled into 22 condos in 2006. Today, take the elevator to the top-floor and navigate your way to this corner unit, and you’ll encounter a striking, sun-soaked space. Original beams give the room a circus tent-like appearance, with the wooden planks meeting at a 13-foot-high peak.

While the living area is open—windows on two walls usher natural light into the space—the floor plan zones the area into four “rooms”: the kitchen, dining room, living room, and study. And, unlike many lofts, this one offers a truly separate bedroom with three windows of its own.

Though it was initially developed as a designated artist loft, after 30 days on the market this airy unit will open up to the public at large. So, non-artists, give it another two weeks and put in your offer.

For information, contact Jeffrey Bowen, Boston Harbor Real Estate, chelsearealestate.com.

Photo by Anfuso Imaging

Photo by Anfuso Imaging

Photo by Anfuso Imaging

Photo by Anfuso Imaging

Photo by Anfuso Imaging

Photo by Anfuso Imaging

Photo by Anfuso Imaging

Photo by Anfuso Imaging

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