19 Father Francis Gilday St Unit 201, Boston, MA

The Marais is an 8-unit boutique luxury building on a quiet tree-lined South End side street. Originally part of the historic St. James Hotel (1868), this sun-filled three exposure residence offers contemporary finishes in an elegant building with single-level living. A private elevator stop opens into the large foyer of this two bedroom, plus study, 2 and 1/2 bath home that has floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings throughout. The huge corner living room with an original marble gas fireplace opens to a large study/library with an adjacent powder room. The open plan kitchen/dining room has top of the line appliances with a vented gas Wolf range, a large island with seating for stools, and a pantry with a wine refrigerator. The spacious (29' 9' x 8' 7) walk-out deck has great views and two gas grill hook-ups. The primary bedroom has another original fireplace mantle, built-in bookcases, and a walk-in closet while the primary bath has Carrara marble finishes, a double vanity, soaking tub and shower with a bench. The second bedroom has an en-suite bath with shower, and there is in-unit laundry and central A/C. The Marais is a professionally managed. building with bike storage, and a pet spa. Deeded parking space No. 2 (carport with electric charging), a garage spot (No. 204) across the street at The Penmark and deeded storage are included.