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This Historic $15.5 Million Boston Brownstone Was Given a Modern Makeover
In Boston's historic Beacon Hill, where private sales are the norm and legacy addresses rarely trade hands publicly, a newly reimagined townhouse on Mount Vernon Street is commanding attention.
Listed for $15.5 million with Beth Dickerson of Sotheby's International Realty, the stately spread spans five floors and offers just over 7,000 square feet of living space. The 28-foot-wide, single-family home stretches from Mount Vernon to Acorn Street—the latter of which is often cited as the most frequently photographed street in the United States—providing prime views of Louisburg Square. It also happens to be the first dual-address townhouse in Beacon Hill to undergo a complete gut renovation in nearly four decades.
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Originally built in 1900, the residence has been reworked from the ground up by High Street Development. Led by developer Gaetano Morello, the firm is known for restoring historic homes across Boston's most sought-after neighborhoods. Morello enlisted the team at Embarc Design to execute the transformation.
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The 19th-century gem has been outfitted with all-new infrastructure and contemporary amenities. The home includes elevator access to every level, four custom-mantled gas fireplaces, and a landscaped roof deck with sweeping panoramas over Beacon Hill. The garden level features a private patio with an outdoor kitchenette, while sliding glass doors connect a relaxed seating area off the home's secondary kitchen to a rear garden with a mudroom and bike storage.
Three distinct living areas complement the formal front parlor. Just off the garden-level entertaining zone is a cozy media room with a fireplace that will keep you nice and toasty during movie nights or quiet evenings in. On the top floor, a generous open-concept space with an en suite bath and built-in minibar offers potential as a home office, creative studio, or guest suite.
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The layout includes six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, and two half baths in total. Set across an entire floor, the primary suite features two walk-in closets, a home office, and a spa-like bath. Two family rooms and a separate au pair suite round out the living spaces. Parking is included at Brimmer Street Garage—one of the neighborhood's most difficult-to-secure perks.
Properties of this size and level of finish are exceedingly rare in Beacon Hill, and sales at this level have become increasingly competitive. A nearby townhouse at 78 Beacon Street recently sold for $19 million, while another fetched $28.25 million earlier this year. On the new development front, the neighborhood condo record stands at $15.75 million for a penthouse at 89 Beacon. This is a neighborhood known for its discretion and pedigree—among the residents of Louisburg Square are Teresa Heinz and former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. Plus, Tom Brady previously owned a home just a short walk away. You'll be in good company, of Robb Report
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