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BY JUNE ALBRITTONCORRESPONDENT

It’s hard to believe that in 1997there was a vacant lot on Claren-don Street between Chandler and

Lawrence streets in the South End.After several months of workingwith Boston’s building commissionsand when the South End LandmarkDistrict Commission approvedplans, a developer obtained permis-

sion to construct a four-unit condo-minium building on the lot. A certifi-cate of occupancy was issued Dec.18, 1998.

The building, located at 56 Claren-don, is handsome. Its Mansard roof,four-story height, recessed doorwayand exterior bays fit well into theneighborhood. Dana DeSimone ofHammond Residential GMAC Real

An inaugural celebration ofthe Rose Fitzgerald KennedyGreenway will be held Satur-day, Oct. 4, along the newparkland where the CentralArtery once stood.

The greenway, whichextends from Chinatownthrough the Wharf Districtand the North End to the TDBanknorth Garden, was dedi-cated four years ago.

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BY KATHLEEN ZIGMONTCORRESPONDENT

Agracious, beautifullycrafted home at 83Montgomery St. seam-

lessly blends timeless perioddetail with high-end luxury tocreate one of the most spectacu-lar offerings in the South End.This four-bedroom parlor-leveltriplex is on one of the mostexclusive and prettiest streets inthe historic South End.

“This home is just so beautiful-ly done, in every room, on everyfloor, down to the last detail,”said Paul Whaley of ColdwellBanker Residential Brokerage,who has listed this home at$2.295 million. “This home wasdeveloped by one of Boston’sbest-respected developers, PeterGeorgantas, and the craftsman-ship and use of the finest in mate-rials throughout make this homeextraordinary,” he said.

Leafy Montgomery Street –around the corner from HayesPark and steps to the South End’sfinest restaurants and shops – isnearly all owner-occupied and isone of the most sought afteraddresses in the South End,Whaley said. In addition, the

home offers garage parking forfour cars in the rear of the build-ing.

“This location is perfect,” saidWhaley. “You’re close to every-thing, but [you’re] on a quiet,very residential side street withtrees and gardens,” he said.

Eleven-foot ceilings and light-filled, south-facing windowsgreet visitors to the open livingand dining rooms, along withelegant wide-board mahoganyfloors and restored Victorian-eracrown moldings.

The living room boasts a mar-ble fireplace with a period wood-carved mirror and a bow windowoverlooking Montgomery Street.The room also has a ceilingmedallion, recessed lighting andplantation shutters. The opendining room has plenty of archi-tectural interest of its own withmarble-topped art alcoves withrecessed lighting, crown mold-ing and the original and restoredpocket doors with etched glassinlays.

The gleaming mahoganyfloors continue into the stunning19- by 13-foot chef’s kitchen. A

Garden patio enhances South End triplex

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A late 19th century brick rowhouse at 44Appleton St. in the South End has beentotally renovated and includes solar pan-els. It is on the market for $2.395 million.For story and more photos, see page 28.

A parlor-level triplex at 83 Montgomery St. in the South End has anexpansive deck off the kitchen and a spacious patio and garden at theback of the house. It is listed at $2.295 million.

COURTESY PHOTO / COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE

A four-story condominium at 56 Clarendon St. in the South Endwith three bedrooms is on the market for $1.525 million.

COURTESY PHOTO / HAMMOND RESIDENTIAL GMAC REAL ESTATE

South End townhousehas terrific views

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