The Back Bay neighborhood is one of the most popular areas to live in if you are looking for a combination of culture and luxury. The area is full of authentic Victorian brownstones, many of which have been renovated to contain some of the best examples of luxury Boston real estate. The area offers unrivaled shopping opportunities in Prudential Center and Copley Place. Many businesses have located their offices to this district, making your commute much shorter if your employer is among them.

North End is the city’s oldest residential district and is home to award winning real estate like Lincoln Wharf. Also known as Little Italy, this neighborhood is small but packed with cozy restaurants, charming parks and friendly residents. Historical sites like the home of Paul Revere live side by side with high end boutiques and cafes serving authentic Italian gelato. Numerous street fairs and festivals give you a good chance to mingle with your neighbors during the spring and summer.

Walk to the Boston Public Gardens or admire the Federal-style architecture from your new luxury condo in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. As the home of the Massachusetts State House, this area is full of both historical sites and cultural hot spots. You can have both sweeping views of the city and peace of mind by choosing the quiet and protected borough of Beacon Hill. It is considered the most prestigious neighborhood in the city, having been the home of John Hancock, Anne Sexton and Uma Thurman.

Open for skating from roughly mid-November until mid to late March, the Frog Pond is on the north-eastern end of historic Boston Common. Home to the Skating Club of Boston, this is where young and old can learn to navigate around the ice in either group or private lessons, or in public free skates. New Years Eve at Frog Pond means skating, of course, along with fireworks and vendors selling hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts and other delectable tid-bits. Best of all, the pond, and all that winter fun, is within walking distance of some prime Boston real estate.

Even if you don’t feel like skating, take a walk through the woods to the onsite winter-only Frog Pond Café. Enjoy gourmet coffee and a selective menu as you dine outside under giant heated umbrellas. During the spring and fall months, Frog Pond becomes a reflecting pool, and in summer a refreshing spray pool accompanied by a children’s carousel. If a Boston relocation is in your future, this is a perfect place to get a feel for one of the city’s most cherished neighborhood open spaces.

Boston Commons is the city’s largest and oldest park and dates back to 1634. Having weathered the trying times of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, the park is a cherished historic site. Today the tree-filled grounds and zigzagging pathways are surrounded by luxury condominiums and apartments, as well as name brand high-end hotels. The Five-Star Four Seasons Hotel Boston is on the western end of the park. To the east is the ultra modern 45 Province condo tower with its floor-to-ceiling windows and dynamic city and Charles River views. Another offering is 360 Newbury St., once called the Tower Records Building, specializing in Boston loft style condos in a prime Back Bay neighborhood locale.

Massachusetts General Hospital is to the northeast, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a short drive across the Charles River and prestigious Northeastern University is to the west. Iconic Fenway Park, home of the Boston Redsocks Major League Baseball Team, is a little farther west near a large park called the Bay Back Fens, surrounded by many Fenway luxury condos. The Charles River Reservation IV is another public park fronting the river basin, offering more opportunities to bike, jog or just enjoy the timeless views. More luxury Boston condos and apartments may be found along the waterfront near and in the colorful Back Bay neighborhood, listed on the Registry of National Historic Places

Prudential Center sits right off Interstate 90, close to the Boston Back Bay train station. The Top of the Hub Restaurant offers an impressive skyline view and superb service from the top of the center’s Prudential Tower. This is the same building that hosts the Skywalk Observatory, famed for its 360 degree view of the Boston area. The observatory is so high up that you can see the curve of the earth.

Ethnic eateries, quaint pubs, including the one called Cheers that inspired a mid-1980s TV show, and the obligatory Starbucks are also part of the local dining scene. Dine on coconut chicken at Thai Basil one night and peruse the wine-list and fresh-fish menu at Skipjack’s the next. You can always take a stroll down to the frozen Frog Pond and wrap your hands around a steaming cup of brew while making up your mind.

Every city has its own special holiday traditions that define the season for city dwellers and visitors alike. For the denizens of Washington DC, the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue marks the advent of the holiday season. In New York City, the annual tree lighting ceremony at Rock Center is the must-attend event of the holidays. For the citizens of Boston, one of those special events is the Zoo Lights display at Stone Zoo in Stoneham.

Located on 26 acres next to the Spot Pond Reservoir on Pond Street, the Stone Zoo was established in 1905 by park superintendent Charles Price. Originally called the Middlesex Fells Zoo, its name was changed in 1969 to honor zoo director Walter Stone. Stone Zoo is currently managed under the auspices of the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston.

Open year round, the zoo offers attractions for people of every age. The animals there run the gamut from snow leopards to llamas to African crested porcupines. Other displays allow a glimpse into the lives of gray wolves, river otters, coatimundi, jaguars, black bears, ring-tailed lemurs, flamingos, emperor tamarins and several kinds of monkeys. During the summer months, there is even a hands-on barnyard where children can interact with goats and sheep.

But when the cold sets in, the barnyard is closed down and some displays stand empty, their residents now kept indoors to protect them from the cold. This might make it seem as though there’s not much to do at the zoo in the winter, but Stone Zoo, it turns out, has a card up its sleeve. For over a decade now, Stone Zoo has offered patrons a special holiday treat. Starting on Thanksgiving day and running through New Year’s Eve, the zoo is transformed into the magical winter wonderland known as Zoo Lights.

During Zoo Lights, the entire zoo is decked out for the holidays. Every shrub and tree is festooned with sparkling lights. The zoo’s many evergreens become living Christmas trees, decorated with garlands and brightly colored balls. Every tree-lined path is ablaze with twinkling lights. Even the bare hardwood trees are dressed for the season, their trunks and branches glittering with light.

Though the pageantry changes every year, exhibits from seasons past have included giant teddy bears sporting bright red bows, penguins busily wrapping presents and loading them onto sleighs, old time streetlights hung with wreaths and Snoopy on his doghouse delivering presents.

One particularly charming tableau is presented in an actual log cabin that was discovered on the zoo grounds. The cabin is believed to have been built by loggers in the 1900s. During Zoo Lights, it is decorated to represent an authentic, homey pioneer Christmas, complete with Christmas tree, period gifts and a bevy of woodland creatures gathered around the tree. Santa is usually there, too, and children will have the chance to visit with him and have their pictures taken with his reindeer.

Those who plan to make Zoo Lights a part of their family holiday tradition will need to do a little advanced planning. There is no bus line to the zoo, so those who wish to attend must make other travel arrangements. Families with homes in the nearby Boston luxury real estate will find it a short drive. Even those with W Boston Residences shouldn’t have to drive more than 20 or 35 minutes and parking is available. Everyone should, however, allow a little extra travel time because of holiday traffic.

Out-of-town travelers who have come to Boston for the Zoo Lights experience, may want to make it part of a longer stay. Renting a Boston loft for the week of Thanksgiving or exploring the possibility of subletting Beacon hill apartments could turn visiting this single travel destination into a real holiday get-away. Downtown Boston condos are also a possible choice for holiday rentals.

Whether visitors are long-time Boston residents, or simply holiday travelers, an evening at Zoo Lights makes the perfect addition to the holiday festivities.

Atlantic Fish Co.
761 Boylston Street
617-267-4000

Known as a landmark for seafood in Boston, Atlantic Fish Co. has been open since 1978. It prints a new menu daily, which showcases the freshest and highest quality seafood that is available that day. Specialties include their New England clam chowder, Maine lobster pot pie and a swordfish chop. The restaurant, designed to mirror a cruising vessel and show appreciation to the sea, also has an outdoor patio for diners as well.

Neptune Oyster
63 Salem Street
617-742-3474

For an experience totally unique to Boston, Neptune Oyster is the seafood restaurant to try. This tiny restaurant is made up of an 18-seat raw oyster bar and 26-seat dining room. It features a variety of oysters and wines designed to go perfectly with this seafood delight. In addition, it features other items on the menu including swordfish, sturgeon and scallops. It is sure to delight the palate of any seafood lover who lives in a Boston loft.

B&G Oysters
550 Tremont Street
617-423-0550

B&G Oysters is another unique oyster bar in Boston with a uniquely neighborhood feel. The restaurant describes itself as a “modern yet classic take” on the oyster bar. It specializes in seafood dishes that are paired expertly with the best wines, giving its diners a well-rounded restaurant experience. B&G Oysters is located in the city’s South End, and features a cozy dining room as well as an outdoor patio that is open during the summer months. It has been praised in a variety of publications, including Boston Magazine, Food & Wine and The Boston Globe.

Grill 23 and Bar
161 Berkeley Street
617-542-2255

With more than 20 years in business, Grill 23 and Bar has become known for its fine dining and elegant restaurant. Known as one of the best steakhouse and seafood grills in Boston, it prides itself on the creative yet delicious presentation of seafood dishes. Signature dishes include the Shetland Island Salmon which combines a delicious cut of salmon with noodletown marinade, toy sim greens, shady oaks oyster mushrooms and a miso mustard. In addition, diners can delight in the freshest catch of the day with the Dayboat Catch. Beyond its excellent selection of seafood dishes, Grill 23 and Bar has a wine list that cannot be topped.

Union Oyster House
41 Union Street
617-723-7940

If you want to dine at a truly New England restaurant, the Union Oyster House is the perfect choice. Known as the oldest restaurant in America and designated as a National Historic Landmark, this restaurant offers guests a variety of oyster creations. Guests can dine on unique oyster stews and chowders, or just eat the oysters out of the half shell. If oyster’s aren’t your thing, the restaurant also highlights a variety of seafood dishes that include lobster, scallops and halibut. It’s an easy choice when it comes to famed Boston dining.

Whether you are already living in a Boston waterfront condo, or are just looking into Boston luxury real estate, you are sure to find plenty of delicious seafood restaurants in the Boston area. These are some of the best the city has to offer, you won’t go wrong if you dine at one of these Boston restaurants

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Classic & Beauty at 285 Columbus

Originally built in 1924, this eight story property has been rehabilitated by the Boston Residential Group, the same developers of the highly sought after 360 Newbury St. properties. Located on the cusp of the Back Bay and South End, the 285 Columbus Lofts condos highlight high-end features and fittings in a building that is uniquely Boston. This brick building is in the classic revival style and is convenient to all the amenities of historic Boston. It also offers some of the best views of the neighborhood, especially from the rooftop deck.

There are 63 lofts located in the 285 Columbus Lofts property available in three different styles ranging from 753 to 1579 square feet. These three floor plans are available in any of four different views. The first style of loft is a one bedroom, one bathroom unit, and they range between 750 and 900 square feet. The second type of these Boston condominiums is a one bedroom plus a study and two bathrooms or a two bedroom, two bathroom loft, which range from 1000 to 1300 square feet. The third style of luxury Boston condo is a two bedroom, two bathroom and a study unit which are upward of 1500 square feet. Only one of these types of units is available per floor of the building.

Depending on the unit and the floor it is on, some of the available views are: of Clarendon Street and Columbus Avenue and the South End, or over the Back Bay T Stop.

Each loft in this building has been fitted with the most luxurious fittings and touches. Dark hardwood floors are throughout; custom made cabinetry by Rosario; high-end kitchen appliances by makers such as Wolf, Jenn-Air and Bosch; and elegant fixtures in the kitchen and bathrooms. European finishes such as marble bath countertops and granite kitchen counters add to the luxuriousness of these properties. Each unit comes complete with a laundry hookup, and cable and high-speed internet connections. Each loft has high ceilings and windows, but they offer the privacy of enclosed bedrooms. You can have the feeling of living in a loft but still maintain some privacy.

The building is serviced by two elevators, and there is a 24 hour on-site concierge. Each unit has access to a shared roof deck which has stunning panoramic views of the area, and there is extra storage available on-site. The ground level of this building is home to nearly 10,000 square feet of retail space. As an additional bonus, there is underground parking available.

285 Columbus Lofts are just steps away from public transportation, a high-end fitness center, world-class dining, museums, art galleries and other desirable amenities. Unlike other Boston condos, this building has artfully integrated all the historic value of the building with luxurious and modern lofts.

The 285 Columbus Lofts are ideal for those who want to want to live in luxurious surroundings but who still appreciate the aesthetic value of an historic neighborhood. Step away from the hustle of downtown Boston condos and enter a world of fine living in your own loft in one of the city’s best areas.

If you are interested in learning more aboutavailable 285 Columbus homes, please contact our knowledgeable Warren Residential Group agents today and schedule a viewing!

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About the DNA Lofts:

• Contemporary Kitchens and Bathrooms
• 10′ to 16′ ceilings
• GE Stainless Steel Appliances
• Washer/Dryer Hookups
• Granite Counters
• Wood Floors
• Many homes with private terraces and balconies
• Deeded parking
• Community Room
• Landscaped Courtyard and Patio
• Walking Distance to Red T line (JFK/UMASS)
• Close to major highways
• Minutes from Boston Medical Center

For more information about the DNA Lofts Auction or other real estate in Boston, contact Warren Residential Group today!

The area around The Bryant is a great place for all types of Boston residents.  Families, young professionals, and senior citizens can all appreciate the convenience of an urban downtown without the hectic bustle.  The peaceful, tree-lined streets never bother locals with too much noise, but they never seem boring either.

If you are interested in more information on condominium listings at The Bryant, contact Warren Residential Group today!

Here is an availability list of the DNA Boston Lofts Auction:

About the DNA Lofts:

• Contemporary Kitchens and Bathrooms
• 10′ to 16′ ceilings
• GE Stainless Steel Appliances
• Washer/Dryer Hookups
• Granite Counters
• Wood Floors
• Many homes with private terraces and balconies
• Deeded parking
• Community Room
• Landscaped Courtyard and Patio

Charlestown Luxury Apartment Bedroom

Plan on moving to Boston this fall or just looking for a new place to call home? Well, the Luxury Loft rentals in Charlestown could be the right place for you.

It is a newly developed building, completed in 2007, and houses 146 luxury loft apartments.  The apartment units are very sleek and stylish for the modern 21st century city living.  It features top of the line stainless steel appliances, elegant granite countertops and contemporary flooring with either option of concrete or hardwood. The apartments also feature a nice open floor plan with large windows that provide beautiful viewpoints and allow plenty of natural lighting in the home.

If you’re someone who appreciates excellence, luxury and style, then the bathroom layout, design and European inspired fixtures will impress you.   The tile, lighting and ambiance.

Luxury Apartment Living Room

The private patios or Juliette balconies are amazing additions.  They offer great space to step out for fresh air and enjoy the outdoors.  The building also features a fitness center and parking for you and a guest. The building is pet friendly, welcoming all furry friends of all sizes, but for a fee of course.

If Charlestown Luxury Loft Apartments sounds like the place made for you, please contact a Warren Residential Group agent today!  We would be glad to provide more information and help you find the perfect Boston Apartment for you.

The spaces in 42 Chauncey are filled with, well, space!  With ceilings from 10-20 feet, these lofts offer massive cubic square footage.  The lofts’ location, Boston’s Midtown District, means that residents have easy access to the Boston Common, the Financial District, amazing restaurants, and Boston’s best night life.  If that isn’t enough, the Green, Orange, or Red T Lines can take you just about anywhere else you will ever need to go in Boston.

The Edison Electric Building Lofts at 42 Chauncey also feature hardwood floors and in-unit laundry.  Each kitchen is fully loaded with stainless steel appliances as well as marble or granite counter-tops.   Residents also enjoy large windows, custom build-outs, walk-in closets, and wine closets.  42 Chauncey certainly earns its luxury loft building status.

If you are interested in Boston luxury condo information or living at The Edison Electric Building Lofts, contact Warren Residential Group today!