Home Showcase: A very nice penthouse on Avery Street

Boston’s residential architecture being relatively short — we’re just not a high-rise city, yet — there aren’t as many rooms with a view. Luxury real estate buyers who have epic views on their must-have list are therefore in for a treat with penthouse unit 1B at 1 Avery St. in Boston, also known as The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton.

With that name attached, of course buyers can expect that their swank new digs come with benefits, which include a 24-hour concierge, doorman, access to a flagship Equinox gym and spa, and two valet parking spaces in the attached garage. Beyond its doors, the midtown high-rise is just steps to fine dining options, shopping and Boston’s Theatre District.

Once you’re ensconced in the penthouse, the open-concept space dazzles with tall ceilings, gleaming herringbone hardwood floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows that show off one of the best views in the city. From the living space, Boston stretches out below from the Common to the Charles and the downtown skyline.

A lavish 2,667 square feet allows for elegant spaces for entertaining, a sleek Siematic kitchen with stone island, plus three bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. The views don’t stop in the corner living room — the penthouse’s primary suite boasts a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that capture the city’s best sights. Not a bad place to wake up if you ask us!

For more information about the penthouse, listed at $4,200,000, contact Ashley Perkins with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, 603-731-3297.

Home Showcase:

Address: 1 Avery St., Unit PH1B, Downtown Crossing

Bedrooms: 3

List Price: $4,200,000

Square feet: 2,667

Price per square foot: $1,574

Annual taxes: $39,542 in 2022.

Location: Center of the city near everything.

Built in: 2000

The Appraisal:

Pros:

Location and views

Two valet parking spaces

Cons:

Association fees