53 St. Rose ST. #3
JAMAICA PLAIN
A BRIGHT AND CONTEMPORARY HOME WITH SUPERB LAYOUT AND SLEEK FINISHES
This top-floor duplex features an oversized private balcony, two home office spaces, high ceilings and picture windows that allow natural light to pour in.
Enter the home into an open-concept living and kitchen area with space for a dining table. The kitchen features dazzling quartzite counters, 2018 Jenn-Air appliances, and sophisticated materials. The white, handmade ceramic tiles in a chevron pattern, and white quartzite counters provide an appealing contrast to the dark wood cabinets. Beyond, the private hall leads to two well-sized bedrooms, and 2 full, modern bathrooms. The en-suite primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and direct outdoor access through french doors, leading to an oversized private balcony. Engineered antique bamboo floors throughout add warmth and character.
Off of the main living area is a dramatic, two-story staircase area that can be used as an office or additional sitting area. The second floor features a large family room/play area, flanked by a sunny office and third bedroom or office with views of the Boston skyline. The second floor features plenty of storage space plus a separate laundry room with additional organizational spaces. 1 off-street parking space with electric car hook-up and deeded basement storage area included with the unit. Home is publicly recorded as a two-bedroom and lives as a three-bedroom plus office.
Located on charming Saint Rose Street, close to Arnold Arboretum, this home offers all the comforts and privacy of a home outside the city, while still being close to city amenities, public transportation, and vibrant Jamaica Plain Center.
Seller’s Updates
Added electric car fast-charging capability to deeded parking space
(January 2019)Custom built-ins in walk-in closet, guest bedroom closet, coat closet, utility closet (January 2019)
Installation of instant hot and filtered cold water tap in kitchen
(January 2019)Custom window treatments in living room and guest bedroom
(January 2019)Added top floor laundry room with cast iron utility sink, custom shelving, and double doors (Summer 2019)
Added top floor third bedroom with closet with custom shelves and private office with glass french doors (Spring 2021)
ABOUT JAMAICA PLAIN
Jamaica Plain is a fun and distinctive Boston neighborhood loved by its residents for its rich artistic and creative community. One of the city’s largest neighborhoods, Jamaica Plain stretches over 4.4 square miles and is home to a significant portion of Boston's Emerald Necklace of parks and green spaces. Businesses along Centre St., JP’s primary commercial district, include a diverse assortment of eateries, thrift shops, and markets, with a focus on the hyper-local.
Boasting a number of neighborhood associations, art collectives, and other special interest groups, the residents of Jamaica Plain are known for their social activism and commitment to preserving the life of their neighborhood. A haven for artists, Jamaica Plain is home to the Footlight Club, America’s oldest community theater, JP Open Studios is one of the oldest open studio events in New England, and the Wake Up the Earth Festival, an annual celebration that encourages creativity, deepens understanding, and promotes appreciation of the differences among people and between cultures.