Boston’s Most Exquisite New-Construction Penthouse Condominium Residences
Update
01/07/18
Above: The view from Millennium Tower’s penthouse level
Boston’s building boom has created several distinctive penthouse residences perched high above the City, both built from the ground up and crafted from preserved historic buildings. These new penthouses showcase the highest level of modern luxury and, standing at the top of Boston’s newest luxury buildings, feature sweeping, unparalleled views of the Boston skyline, Boston Harbor and the Greater Boston area. Below is a selection of five of Boston’s most exquisite new-construction penthouse condominium residences:
1 Dalton Street, Back Bay, Boston, MA
Well on its’ way to becoming the Back Bay and Boston’s third-tallest tower, the 61-story One Dalton will feature 180 exclusive condominium residences atop a 215-room Four Seasons Hotel. On the tower’s 55th to 59th floors will be Penthouse Flats, graced with natural light, skyline views and private balconies. Across the tower’s top two floors will be three two-story Penthouse Estates, which will each feature amenities such as cascading staircases, bathrooms featuring soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows throughout and a double-height terrace complete with outdoor fireplaces.
One Dalton’s Penthouse Estates will be approximately 7,300 square feet in size across two stories, in addition to the 570-square-foot outdoor terrace. Two Penthouse Estates are reportedly under agreement, including one sold to Dell Technologies Chairman & CEO Michael Dell and one reportedly under agreement for about $40 million, which would be Boston’s most expensive condominium sale in history. A third Estate is listed for sale for $40 million.
Penthouse Estates at One Dalton will feature solid mahogany doors and American walnut plank floors, with master suites including private balconies and bathrooms featuring heated glazed marble floors, Dornbracht fixtures, oversized showers with marble floors and walls and a freestanding soaking tub. Penthouse Estate kitchens will feature Blue de Savoie polished marble countertops and backsplashes paired with custom designed SieMatic cabinets. Additional One Dalton resident amenities will include a 50th floor private residents’ club designed by Thierry Despont, a spa, an indoor lap pool and a golf simulator.
Penthouse Estate living area
Penthouse Estate dining area
One Franklin Street, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
Featuring 442 luxury condominium residences, Millennium Tower is a game-changing 60-story development located at the heart of Downtown Boston. Penthouses are located across Millennium Tower’s 56th to 60th floors, offering impressive views of the Boston area. Millennium Tower’s 13,000-square-foot grand penthouse, spanning the entire 60th floor and also including a 2,000-square-foot private outdoor terrace, sold to billionaire John Grayken for $35 million, the current record-holder for Boston’s most expensive condominium sale ever. Dell Technologies Chairman & CEO Michael Dell purchased a 4,110-square-foot 59th floor penthouse featuring three bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms for $10.9 million.
Millennium Tower residences feature immaculate bedrooms and bathrooms, state-of-the-art gourmet kitchens, massive walk-in closets, luxurious finishes and unparalleled views throughout. Residents have exclusive access to 24-hour concierge service and The Club, a two-story private club with private dining, a bar by celebrity chef Michael Mina, a screening room, a billiard parlor, a library, a private function room, an outdoor terrace, a children's play area, a 75-foot lap pool and the largest resident-only fitness facility in Boston.
Millennium Tower grand penthouse
Millennium Tower bedroom
401 Beacon Street, Back Bay, Boston, MA
The Lydon, located at the corner of Beacon and Gloucester Streets, is one of the Back Bay’s newest prestigious buildings. Set within a restored 1920s apartment building, The Lydon features sweeping views of the Charles River and the downtown skyline. The property offers automatic garage parking, as well as full-time concierge service.
The Lydon’s grand penthouse spans three floors, with four bedrooms, five bathrooms and a top-floor private roof deck featuring a swimming pool and spa alongside an outdoor kitchen. The residence also features an open concept living area and kitchen, a private gym, an office and a pool room. The Lydon’s penthouse, listed for sale for $14.2 million, is reportedly under agreement.
The Lydon penthouse roof deck
The Lydon living area
110 Broad Street, Financial District, Boston, MA
Recently topped off and expected to open this summer, Boulevard on the Greenway features 31 luxurious new-construction condominium residences located in the heart of Downtown Boston overlooking the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The top two levels of the 13-story building are reserved for three duplex three-bedroom/three-and-a-half-bathroom penthouse residences that will each feature a private roof deck with sweeping views. Penthouses will range from 3,750 to 4,100 square feet, and are on sale starting at $5.75 million.
Residences at Boulevard on the Greenway will be graced with high ceilings, lightened white oak flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows and direct elevator access. Additional building amenities at Boulevard on the Greenway will include concierge service, automatic parking, a private fitness center and a residents’ club with a catering kitchen.
Boulevard on the Greenway living area
Boulevard on the Greenway kitchen
140 Shawmut Avenue, South End, Boston, MA
Recently completed and fully sold out prior to opening, The Lucas is the South End’s newest new-construction boutique condominium building, featuring 33 luxury residences set within the fully restored historic German Trinity Catholic Church. The Lucas’ two three-bedroom/three-and-a-half-bathroom penthouses, each over 2,600 square feet in size, feature private roof decks overlooking the Boston skyline and the South End, in addition to a second private terrace. One penthouse recently sold for $3.6 million, and the other, listed for sale for $3.8 million, is under agreement. Additional amenities include floor-to-ceiling windows, sweeping ceilings, direct elevator access, custom kitchens and gas fireplaces. The Lucas features communal resident amenity spaces such as a fitness area, a common courtyard, a library and a lounge. Garage parking is also located on site.
The Lucas living area
The Lucas aerial view
