Back Bay's 'ugly duckling' is getting a makeover

"It was 'the ugly duckling of the neighborhood,' says Joshua Stephens, vice president at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential and the Realtor representing the property. According to Boston assessors, the developers, Lourenco Carminati and Eagle Hill Capital, bought the building in September 2024 for $7.85 million."

"Spanning about 8,100 square feet, the five-bedroom residence will be across five elevator-served floors. Each bedroom will have its own private en-suite bath, with two additional half baths for guests. The house will feature marble finishes, a smart-home alarm, sprinkler systems, and most notably for the neighborhood, a two-car garage with two additional off-street parking spaces."

"It's a nice house in an amazing location, on one of the most prominent boulevards in the country, overlooking a statue that was put there in the 1860s, with all the modern amenities that you would ask for."

An 11-unit mid-century apartment building at 18 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood is being transformed into a luxury single-family residence. Developers Lourenco Carminati and Eagle Hill Capital purchased the property for $7.85 million in September 2024. The 8,100-square-foot, five-bedroom home will span five elevator-served floors with marble finishes, smart-home systems, and a private rooftop terrace featuring an outdoor kitchen. The residence includes a two-car garage with additional parking spaces and overlooks the Alexander Hamilton monument. Boston Modern Design and Amber Wilhelmina Design & Interiors are handling the design, with the project restoring the building's facade to match surrounding historic brownstones.

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