BY ALEXANDRA BOWERSCORRESPONDENT

Boston’s South Endcontinues to evolveas one of the most

desirable neighborhoods inthe city. The intersection ofBerkley and Tremont streetshas changed dramatically inthe last decade, with theresurgence of local theatre,restaurants and new andrenovated homes. Atelier |505, a high-end residentialdevelopment that combinesluxurious condominiumswith retail and culturalspace, has been a corner-

stone of the area’s urbanrenewal success.

Stephen Cohen of KellerWilliams Realty Boston –Metro has listed a secondfloor corner unit for $1.599million.

“The property offers acombination of high-endNew York-style buildingconveniences in the middleof Boston’s urban village,”said Cohen, adding that thestaff is very attentive,including a top-notchconcierge and doorman. “Italso has corner exposures,high ceilings and unique

bays in every room.”The entrance to the build-

ing is discreet, framed by agreen awning. The chiclobby is lined with woodpaneling and stone and isfurnished with intimateseating areas. A concierge ison duty around the clock,and there is also a day porterto help residents.

A wide hallway leads toNo. 205, which opens to ahandsome foyer. There is anoversized closet that canstore out-of-season clothesand guest coats. The owners

BY JUNE ALBRITTONCORRESPONDENT

An elegant condominium in a wonderfullocation on the Flat of Beacon Hill isbrand new to the market, and Andrew

Friedland of ReMax/Destiny has listed No. 51 at80 Beacon St. for $875,000.

The two-bedroom residence is one of 10 in thesix-story red brick building, which features arch-es, columns, pilasters and cast iron grillwork.Various public records say that the building wasconstructed in 1848 or in 1899, but the Hamp-shire House in the same block was built in 1910.

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The Modern, the most recentarrival in South End loft living,is getting ready to welcome its

first residents. A little more than ayear ago, the 25-unit development at255 Northampton St. existed primari-ly on construction plans and in theimaginations of its developers, PEGProperties and New Boston Ventures,whose previous projects include theAllen House and Dover Lofts.

The fully realized version is a hand-some six-story building, designed bythe architectural firm of Domenech,Hicks & Krockmalnic of Boston.Interior spaces are the work of award-winning Boston designer DennisDuffy. Exclusive marketing agentsare David Crowley, Jamie Curtis, RobKilgore and Ricardo H. Rodriguez ofColdwell Banker Residential Broker-age. Prices range from $469,000 foran 845-square-foot, one-bedroom,one-bath unit to $765,000 for a 1,336-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bathunit with city views. Sixty percent ofthe lofts, including three live-workspaces for artists, have already beensold.

The first floor of The Modern hous-es the lobby and the garage where tan-dem lift parking spaces are being soldseparately. The second through sixthfloors contain the residences, with

five units on each of the first three lev-els, four on the fifth floor, and fourpenthouses on the sixth floor. It wouldbe possible to combine two of thepenthouses for a much larger unit, andthere are other possibilities for com-bining units throughout the building.The condominiums here are fullybuilt out with state-of-the-art kitchensand excellent storage space. Most ofthem have one bedroom; all have onebath. Many have a private balconyand soon, a Zen garden will be creat-ed on the spectacular common roofdeck.

In the lobby, and in all of the build-ing’s common spaces, Duffy has usedwarm, inviting colors like burgundyand mustard. Natural slate tile andstriped carpeting are on the floors, andthe textured walls are a signatureDuffy touch. In the units themselves,Duffy also designed the kitchens andbaths.

A model has been created in Unit502, a two-bedroom home, andyoung Boston designers Dustin RockAxtman of Rock Axtman Design andElyse Smith of Elyse Smith Interiorshave collaborated to furnish it. “Weasked them to maintain a subdued andsophisticated palette and also to createan interior that is functional,” saysColdwell Banker’s Rodriguez. NotesAxtman: “We tried to make this a

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A two-bedroom condominium at 80 Beacon St. onthe Flat of Beacon Hill is on the market for$875,000. The condo and the building have beencompletely updated during the last two years.

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The Boston architectural firm of Domenech, Hicks & Krockmal-nic designed The Modern, located at 255 Northampton St. inthe South End. Of the 25 lofts, 60 percent have been sold.

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place that is elegant, modern and alittle edgy.” The combination ofunique pieces like a sculpturalRoto-tiller blade with antiques andmore modern furniture achievesthat goal.

“Some of the people who will livehere are accustomed to more tradi-tional homes, and we wanted toshow how they could use their ownfurnishings in a contemporaryway,” adds Smith. The designersalso made an effort to use SouthEnd vendors for this project. “Wethink it’s great for people to knowwhere they can go to find things,”they said.

In Unit 502, the kitchen andbathroom are near the interior frontdoor, and the open dining and liv-ing spaces take advantage of thefloor-to-ceiling windows at thefront of the home.

The kitchen is really lovely.Duffy has used Carrara marble forboth the island and the counters onthe back wall. The island is frontedwith brushed steel panels. Glass-fronted Thermofoil cabinets with asoft metallic finish and the Eco-Resin backsplash in a complemen-tary blue-gray combine with thepale marble to brighten up theentire rear corner of the room. Thestainless steel appliances are all byAmana and include a gas stove,refrigerator, microwave and dish-washer.

In addition to the furnishings inthe living and dining areas,Axtman and Smith have definedthe space through the use of colorand texture. For example, twoquite different area rugs on the pol-ished concrete floor differentiatethe dining room from the livingroom.

To help maintain the open feel-ing of a loft, fabric curtains havebeen used in place of doors to thetwo bedrooms. While both of theserooms are bright, the front roomfeatures a floor-to-ceiling window.The closet space is excellent.

In the bathroom, the wall abovethe long limestone vanity is mir-

rored and makes the space seemmuch larger. A deep soaking tubwith a lively patterned tile sur-round occupies one wall. The flooris also limestone tile.

These units have completelynew mechanical systems, includ-ing gas forced air heat and air con-ditioning. The open metal ductwork adds an architectural fea-

ture to the space. Each unit alsohas hookups for a washer anddryer.

A year ago, the developers hadexpressed the hope that The Mod-ern would be appealing to peoplein the neighborhood who neededmore space or former residentswho longed to return. Gratifyingly,both of those things have provedtrue.

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Address: The Modern, 255Northampton St., South End

Age: 2006-2007

Size: From 845 +/- square foot for aone-bedroom unit to 1,336 +/-square foot for a two-bedroompenthouse

Prices: From $469,000 to $765,000

Condo fees: From $250 to $440per month depending on location inthe building and including gas forheating, cooling and cooking.

Taxes: To be determined.

Features of property: Architect-designed loft development in com-pletely new seven-story buildingwith 25 fully built-out units, mostlyone-bedroom, one-bath; open liv-ing space with fully functional floor-to-ceiling windows; interior finishesby award-winning designer DennisDuffy; stainless steel, marble, resinand glass kitchens with stainlesssteel appliances; tile and limestonebaths; central gas heat and air con-ditioning; most units with privatebalcony; Zen garden on commonroof deck; pet friendly; garage andoutdoor parking available for pur-chase separately.

Close by: South End restaurants,shops and galleries; SymphonyHall, Jordan Hall, Huntington The-ater; Museum of Fine Art; North-eastern University; Boston Univer-sity Medical Center; PrudentialCenter; short walk to MBTAOrange, Green and Silver Lines;easy access to Route 93 and theMass. Turnpike.

Contact: David Crowley, JamieCurtis, Rob Kilgore or Ricardo H.Rodriguez, Coldwell Banker Resi-dential Brokerage, 137 NewburySt., Boston, MA 02116. Phone:617-796-6045.Web site: www.the-modernsouthend.com.

There will be an openhouse at this propertySunday, Sept. 16, from12:30 to 2 p.m.

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The kitchen features Carrara marble counters and center island, glass-frontedcabinets with a metallic finish and stainless steel appliances.

The dining area in Unit 502, which has two bedrooms, is open to the livingroom. Shiny ductwork adds an industrial element to the design.

This corner bedroom features tall windows and city views. Glass sliders openonto a balcony.

Floor-to-ceiling glass windows draw in lots of natural light into this open living room, which has a polished concrete floor.COURTESY PHOTOS / COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE

From the roof deck, where a Zen gar-den will be created, the view sweepsacross Back Bay, from the PrudentialTower and 111 Huntington Ave. tothe John Hancock Towers.