Over 150 years ago, a group of crafstmen erected a palatial brick Victorian home overlooking the South End?s historic Union Park. Their attention to detail was magnificent; and their masterpiece still stands today, nestled into the posh neighborhood known as the largest urban Victorian enclave?in the country. Just 10 years ago, this same house was entirely remodeled, bringing a piece of history up to modern standards of elegance and exclusivity. On a scale from one to swank, we?re operating at an 11.
The home is located at 17 Union Park and has been listed on Zillow?for 55 days. This might have something to do with the price tag?it?s currently going for a cool $5.25 million?or the fact that it will take a lot of kids or furniture (or both) to fill all 5,800 square feet of this brick?behemoth.
But assuming you?ve got the coin and the cojones to thrown down on a pad this prime, allow me to give you the virtual tour, so to speak.
I?ve already mentioned the sheer size of this thing. At nearly 6,000 square feet, it?s the living space?equivalent to where the Obamas vacation in Hawaii. The lot itself?think the property?s footprint?is 2,040 square feet, which accounts for four floors, five large bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms.
If you?re starting to drool a bit, your estimated mortgage payment will be somewhere in the vicinity of $23,000 per month. Chump change.
Take a step through those regal double front doors, though, and you?ll start to see where this listing sets itself apart. The ceilings are just as high as you?d expect them to be, the chandelier in the entryway just as avant garde. If you ask me, a broker could sell this place one of the living rooms alone (yes, there appear to be two). This one is massive, the contrast between the dark hardwood floors and stark white walls a sight to behold. But the ceiling detail tips the balances, as does the villainous fish tank perched atop the top-lit fireplace. This is where your sharks should go. And if you?ve got a pouty Persian cat?and a high-backed swivel chair, well, you?ll likely spend a lot of time here.
If even the most decadent of living rooms or dining rooms has you yawning, I?d encourage a brief spin through the kitchen. Sure, there?s a gas range with chic, modern lighting and ample room for a dinner table, but what really ups the ante in here is the color of the cabinets. I?m sure it?s called something ridiculous in the catalog??Peppery Porsche Panamera? or ?Clouds Over Cristal??but I?ll just call it grey. And awesome. None of your neighbors have these cabinets.
I know you?re mostly interested in the pictures below, so I?ll wrap this up. This property also features built-in sound and video systems, a master suite with a sitting/dressing room, an outdoor deck and garden, two studies, a media room, home gym, sauna, roof terrace and wine cellar big enough to sleep in if you and Wifey are arguing. Plus, there?s garage parking for two and an au-pair suite. Or if the butler will be staying there instead, there?s a pantry just for him, too.
I don?t see a whole lot missing from this property, except maybe a vault in the basement where you can swan dive into all your money.
Check out the photos below and see for yourself.
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Take a Tour of Posh 17 Union Park
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Take a Tour of Posh 17 Union Park
Best cabinets in Boston
Hard wood floors that are hard to miss
If it's got a spot for a statue, you know it's swanky
I'm pretty sure that's a Picasso
It's getting hot in here
I've lost count of all the chandeliers
Lost count of fireplaces now, too
Nothing to feel blue about in here
Now this is a wine cellar
One of 4 full bathrooms
I'd tell you to make a wish, but you're doing just fine
Overlooking the fountains of Union Park
Perfect for your morning latte
Purple was a bold choice
The kitchen opens to a private garden and deck
Tray ceilings throughout
You can fit an awfully big couch through there
Your pet shark gets a new house too
You're a bit above the Boston Sports Club
That's just a facade, check out what's inside
Images via Zillow
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