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See what lies behind the brick
This week's open house tour heads to the South End, pre-construction boom, when the neighborhood was known architecturally mostly for either single-family or converted brownstones.
Expect the modern-day versions to have clean designs and subdued color palettes, but to not be short on extras such as designer kitchens, expansive windows, and tons of extra upgrades.
Read MoreOpen house: Friday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $989,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 917
The pitch: “Quintessential parlor/garden duplex home with private patio also features a spacious living area with custom built-in office, wood fireplace, and a large oversized kitchen.”
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Open house: Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $869,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 722
The pitch: “Newly converted in 2010, this garden oasis offers patio access through double doors and is complete with a wall of exposed brick and built in shelving.”
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Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $810,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 763
The pitch: “Pristine and newly renovated, this outstanding home has custom details throughout.No expense spared. Italian designed chef's kitchen with sleek contemporary imported cabinetry, gas cooking, integrated top of the line appliances, and wine fridge.”
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Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Price: $949,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 922
The pitch: “Sun-drenched, extra-large, floor-through one bedroom home overlooks lovely Blackstone Square Park with corner exposure allowing for windows on three sides which flood the unit with natural light.”
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Open house: Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $489,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 850
The pitch: “Sunny front -facing home on street level opens into an inviting living room featuring tall ceilings, bow windows, original carved marble fireplace, and hardwood floors.”
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Open house: Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $824,999
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 920
The pitch: “Bright penthouse duplex with three exposures and a perfect setup for entertaining with the kitchen and living space on the main floor and a bedroom oasis located on the upper level.”
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Open house: Saturday, 12-1 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $959,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,169
The pitch: “One of the grandest turn-of-the-century parlors in the South End, this home features original detail including massive crown molding and window casings, hardwood floors, fireplace with marble mantel and high ceilings.”
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Open house: Sunday, 1:30-3 p.m.
Price: $979,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,186
The pitch: “This Parisian-style corner penthouse combines classic architectural warmth and modern designer finishes.”
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Open house: Saturday, 12-2 p.m.; Sunday, 12-2 p.m.
Price: $699,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 878
The pitch: “This garden duplex is located on a tree-lined street and features ten foot ceilings and four enormous west-facing windows offering beautiful natural light.
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Open house: Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $419,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 532
The pitch: “This sun-filled, second-floor, corner home features a wide-open floor plan and a corner living/dining with fireplace and desk area.”
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Open house: Friday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $989,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 917
The pitch: “Quintessential parlor/garden duplex home with private patio also features a spacious living area with custom built-in office, wood fireplace, and a large oversized kitchen.”
Open house: Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $869,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 722
The pitch: “Newly converted in 2010, this garden oasis offers patio access through double doors and is complete with a wall of exposed brick and built in shelving.”
Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $810,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 763
The pitch: “Pristine and newly renovated, this outstanding home has custom details throughout.No expense spared. Italian designed chef's kitchen with sleek contemporary imported cabinetry, gas cooking, integrated top of the line appliances, and wine fridge.”
Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Price: $949,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 922
The pitch: “Sun-drenched, extra-large, floor-through one bedroom home overlooks lovely Blackstone Square Park with corner exposure allowing for windows on three sides which flood the unit with natural light.”
Open house: Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $489,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 850
The pitch: “Sunny front -facing home on street level opens into an inviting living room featuring tall ceilings, bow windows, original carved marble fireplace, and hardwood floors.”
Open house: Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $824,999
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 920
The pitch: “Bright penthouse duplex with three exposures and a perfect setup for entertaining with the kitchen and living space on the main floor and a bedroom oasis located on the upper level.”
Open house: Saturday, 12-1 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $959,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,169
The pitch: “One of the grandest turn-of-the-century parlors in the South End, this home features original detail including massive crown molding and window casings, hardwood floors, fireplace with marble mantel and high ceilings.”
Open house: Sunday, 1:30-3 p.m.
Price: $979,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,186
The pitch: “This Parisian-style corner penthouse combines classic architectural warmth and modern designer finishes.”
Open house: Saturday, 12-2 p.m.; Sunday, 12-2 p.m.
Price: $699,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 878
The pitch: “This garden duplex is located on a tree-lined street and features ten foot ceilings and four enormous west-facing windows offering beautiful natural light.
Open house: Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $419,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 532
The pitch: “This sun-filled, second-floor, corner home features a wide-open floor plan and a corner living/dining with fireplace and desk area.”