47 Monument Sq., Charlestown, MA

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Monument Square - Historic, 1700s home updated for today's living with direct Boston skyline, Bunker Hill Zakim Bridge and Monument views; deeded garage parking, air-conditioning, private deck, four bedrooms, three full baths, and one powder room. Original detail preserved wide period moldings, carved and fluted wood mantles and period light fixtures.

First Floor

Foyer: Wide architectural molding, chair rail, crown molding, three-light brass and glass chandelier, staircase to the upper floor is a decorative staircase with fluted post, turned decorative spindles and handrail; staircase to lower level with paneled walls and crafted wood handrail- hardwood floor.
Living Room: 17' 5" x 12' 6" - Fireplace with decorative stone surround and mantle, two original antique wall sconces above, four windows with Indian shutters-two overlooking the Bunker Hill Monument and two overlooking the brick and landscaped terrace; crown molding, architectural moldings, chair rail, coat closet, five-arm brass chandelier, hardwood floor.
Dining Room: 17' 5" x 13' - Two windows with direct views of the Bunker Hill Monument, architectural moldings, chair rail, crown molding, six-arm brass chandelier, fireplace with wood mantle and surround and period-raised-panel wood; storage closet, access to powder room - hardwood floor.
Powder Room: Pedestal sink with brass mirror above and two brass wall sconces, wide fluted moldings, three light brass and glass fixture; hardwood floor.
Kitchen: 11' 1" x 9' - Nine-over-nine window facing the Bunker Hill Monument, over-sink six-over-six window, door with nine panes of glass leading to a private deck overlooking the brick and landscaped terrace, hickory wood cabinets with wide crown molding, granite counters and tile backsplash; appliances include: six recessed lights, hardwood floor.
Deck: Private mahogany deck overlooking parking, patio and garden area; views of Bunker Hill Zakim Bridge.

Second Floor

Hall: Nine-over-nine window with direct Monument views, wide architectural molding, raised panel doors, recessed lighting; hardwood floor.
Master Bedroom: 17' 5" x 13' - Two, nine-over-nine windows facing the Monument and two, nine-over-nine windows with views of Boston skyline and Bunker Hill Zakim Bridge, raised panel shutters, fireplace with marble surround and mantle, double closet with raised panel doors, wall-to-wall carpet
Walk-In Closet: plus double-wide closet with raised- panel doors.
Laundry Room: With nine over nine window featuring Monument views; tile floor.
Master Bath: Two, nine-over-nine windows with views of the Boston skyline and Bunker Hill Zakim Bridge, tile and marble custom shower, double sinks set in a marble-top-white vanity, marble floor molding; tile floor.

Second Bedroom: 12' 1" x 12' 10" - Two, nine-over-nine windows with Monument views and raised-panel shutters, marble mantle and surround, wide moldings, two closets with raised panel doors, and recessed lighting; wide pine floor.
Bath: Tub/shower with tile surround, raised panel door; tumbled tile floor.

Third Floor

Hall: Wide architectural molding, skylight, recessed lighting, wall sconce; wide-pine floor.
Third Bedroom: 14' 7" x 12' 9" - One window with Boston skyline and Bunker Hill Zakim Bridge views, two, nine-over-nine windows with Monument views and built-in window seat; closet, closet with heating system, wide molding and hardwood floor.
Bath: Two, nine-over-nine windows with Boston skyline and Bunker Hill Zakim Bridge views, pedestal sink with mirror above, tub/shower with tile surround, raised panel door, recessed lighting and heat-lamp; tile floor.

Fourth Bedroom: 14' 3" x 12' 6" - One window with Boston skyline and Bunker Hill Zakim Bridge views, two windows with Monument views and built-in window seat, two closets, raised panel door, original wide molding; hardwood floor.

Lower Level

Family Room/Office/Den: 14' 7" x 10' 3" - Oversized, original-wood-burning fireplace with brick surround, two, nine-over-nine windows, original beam in ceiling, recessed light, hardwood floor; direct access to the garage.
Hall: L-shaped hall with access to office/den, bath, laundry, utility and storage closets; recessed lighting and hardwood floor.
Laundry
Bath: Custom tile and marble shower, tile floor, vanity.
Closets: two storage closets, utility closet, and closet with heating system.

Amenities

: Exclusive use deck, professional landscaping, garage parking
Yard: Shared courtyard.
Exterior: Front: Clapboard-three- story building with center decorative doorway featuring raised panel double doors surrounded with fluted molding and architectural detail above set off by double sided granite steps. There are two windows on each side of the dramatic doorway - all four windows with copper window boxes. Second entrance to Unit 47A.
Exterior: Rear: Decorative wrought-iron fence with brick and cobblestone driveway, second access to each unit and access to parking and garage - each side of the driveway entrance features wall with custom designed rock and garden; there are two additional side-garden areas, plus a circular garden in the center.
Heat: Forced hot air by gas
Air Conditioning: Central
Water & Sewer: City of Boston
Water Heater: State Select - 80 gallons
Electric: 100 Amps
Condominium Fee: To be determined (includes: master insurance, water/sewer, landscaping, snow removal)

Exclusions

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