The Buildings 8 Whittier Place

8 Whittier Place is the only one of the 4 condominium buildings that does not have long hallways upon exiting the elevators – not that matters one way or the other – it’s just a point of differentiation. 8 Whittier Place is also the only one of the four condo buildings that is 24 stories, the others are 17.

Easterly views on higher floors provide spectacular views of Boston Harbor, Logan Airport and the skyline of Boston’s financial district. Northerly views provide exceptional views of the Leonard Zakim Bridge, Bunker Hill Monument and Boston’s inner harbor as well as the basin of the Charles River. Southwesterly views look towards Beacon Hill and Northwesterly views face the Charles River. The view changes flo0r to floor. Many lower floors have tree-top views of the park.

The Boston Children’s School has made the first floor of 8 Whittier its home for the past 25 years.

Limited only by your imagination, Charles River Park’s studio, one, two and 3 bedroom condominiums make perfect downtown homes. Shopping, public transportation, highways, and all of the vitality of Boston unfolds at your doorstep. With its available health club, pool, garage parking, parklands, and the banks of the Charles River, life here just keeps getting better.

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6 Whittier Place

6 Whittier Place, 17 stories, houses the Whittier Place association’s onsite management office. 6 and 8 Whittier buildings are managed by Barkan Management, the city’s largest property management firm. It is in 6 Whittier that residents have access to both fax and copy machines. A function room for resident use is also located in 6 Whittier.

The unit mix in 6 and 8 Whittier Place consists of Studios, 1 bedrooms with 1 bath and 2 bedrooms with 2 full baths. 8 Whittier is the only building that offers 3 bedroom, 2 bath homes of which there are only 23.

Studios range in size from 530 to 691 square feet. Some have enclosed balconies increasing the interior living space to 637 square feet and creating a separate sleeping alcove.

One bedrooms range in size from 833 to 942 square feet. These too may have open or enclosed balconies.

The level of finish in baths and kitchens and whether the floors are parquet, hardwood or carpeting depends solely on the unit and what its owner has or has not done in terms of renovations.

Residents of both 6 and 8 Whittier enjoy a private, fenced children’s playground.
6 and 8 Whittier Place are the 2 buildings at the very end of Storrow Drive Eastbound and are home to Charles River Park’s icon signs . . . “If you lived here, you’d be home now!” ^TM

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2 Hawthorne

2 Hawthorne, 17 stories, houses the Hawthorne Place association’s onsite management, also Barkan Management. Hawthorne Place. 2 and 9 Hawthorne are on Blossom Street and are the condominium buildings directly across the street from MGH.

Unit mix and floor plan configuration are virtual identical to the Whittier buildings. The common area décor in the Hawthorne buildings differs from that in the Whittier buildings. Whether it is better or not is strictly subjective to one’s personal taste.

Views from the 2 or 9 Hawthorne are either of the park or on higher floors are of the Charles River or downtown Boston skyline. Downtown views face east and river views northwest.

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9 Hawthorne

9 Hawthorne, 17 stories, is the building that is positioned deepest in the park. Front facing homes have park views and rear facing home view tennis courts and the Boston skyline. Higher floors have dynamic views, some out to Boston Harbor.

Interior common area décor is consistent with that of 2 Hawthorne maintaining integrity of design. Unit mix in 9 Hawthorne mirrors that of 2 Hawthorne.

Heating and air conditioning is included in CRP condo fees as are gas and water. Heat and A/C is achieved through the use of convectors located in the main living areas. In winter the association delivers hot water to coils inside the convectors and heat enters the rooms by using an electric fan built into the convector. In summer, cold water acts in the same way to cool the rooms. Automated thermostats can be applied to the convectors at an owner’s choice. Approximate monthly electric charges on a yearly basis are: Studios - $45, 1 bedrooms - $65, 2 bedrooms - $90 and 3 bedrooms - $110.

RCN currently has the contract to provide cable and high sped internet to all 4 CRP condo buildings. Costs depend on the specific program chosen by the owner.

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Longfellow Place Rental Apartments

Twin 33 story apartment buildings, 1 and 4 Longfellow Place. 24 x 7 concierges. Use of pool and fitness center is included in rent. Units above the 117th floor have unobstructed views and high floors have incredible views. Most units have spacious private balconies. Rents range from Studios at $1500 to 3 bedrooms at $5,000. (Prices subject to change without notice. Contact us for updated pricing and availability.)

A look inside The eight buildings of Charles River Park stand on acres of green parkland in the neighborhood known as the West End. Two Hawthorne Place and Nine Hawthorne Place contain approximately 450 residential condominiums in these two 17 story buildings. More than 67% of the units are owner occupied. Six and Eight Whittier Place house nearly 450 additional residential condominiums. Three quarters of these are owner occupied. Six Whittier Place is 17 stories high while Eight Whittier Place is 24 stories.

These buildings are comprised of a mix of condominium types, sizes and prices. Prices for the most part depend on what improvements/renovations may have been done to a specific unit and it’s location within the building. Views are frequently a pricing dynamic. Current price ranges may be seen on the FOR SALE page. Sizes for the various unit types are:

Studios – 637 to 691 square feet
One bedrooms, one baths – 833 to 942 square feet
Two bedrooms, 2 baths - 1224 to 1313 square feet
Three bedrooms, 2 baths – 1515 square feet (There are only 23 of these in all 4 buildings and they are all the “H” units in 8 Whittier Place.)

One and Four Longfellow Place, and One and Ten Emerson Place contain only rental apartments. There is a wide selection of unit types including spacious Studios, one, 2 and 3 bedroom units. Availability and pricing depends on several factors and is in a constant state of flux. There are an additional 310 rental units currently under construction. Anticipated occupancy is September of 2007. There will also be 3 newly constructed 3 story townhouses available for rent . Contact us for current inventory and pricing on any rental type.

All buildings provide 24 x 7 concierge, security and maintenance.

If possible, please allow 24 hours advance notice to visit a condominium that is For Sale or an apartment that is for rent.

Overall, Charles River Park is a four season, resort-like community accross the street from MGH and the banks of the Charles River. Available by membership is Boston's largest outdoor/indoor pool facility that includes a summer outdoor cafe, private rental cabanas, and tennis courts. The cabanas have private showers and it is here that cabana renters enjoy their summer BBQ’s. The full health club facility, complete with indoor pool, offers a variety of membership options. Initiation fees are waived for CRP residents. Contact The Clubs At Charles River Park for the program that best suites your needs. 617-726-2900.

Onsite, you’ll find J. Pace’s gourmet food market (beer, wine, daily prepared foods, catering,etc), a dry cleaner and Bea’s Nail Salon. Whole Foods, CVS and Bank America are a 4 minute walk from CRP as the shops and restaurants of Cambridge and Charles Streets on Beacon Hill.

Access to route 93 north and south and to Storrow Drive west is adjacent to the CRP community. Public transportation is within a 3 minute walk from anywhere in CRP. Green line, Museum of Science station or Red line, Charles Street/MGH station.

Garage parking is regularly available for rent or purchase in each of the condominium buildings and for rent in the apartment buildings. Spaces generally range from $48,000 to $52,000 to purchase. They rent for $275 to $300 per month. If owned there is a monthly maintenance fee of approximately $90 per month.

Each building features ample common laundry rooms with washers and dryers that operate on a debit card system and are open 24 hours a day. Installation of washer/dryers is NOT encouraged in the Hawthorne buildings and prohibited in the Whittier’s. Dogs are not allowed in Charles River Park but cats and other domestic pets are welcome.

For information that may not have been provided here, please contact us through the CONTACT US section of this site.

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The Floor Plans 8 Whittier Place

6 Whittier Place, 2 Hawthorne, 9 Hawthorne

The West End For many years a secluded, self contained neighborhood, it is now a vibrant area that has recently taken the attention of Boston’s Mayor Thomas Menino. Signs of re-gentrification are everywhere. Permits have been issued for 100’s of new residential units, shops and a new supermarket to supplement Whole Foods in Charles River Park Plaza. This activity has breathed new life into the neighborhood having the effect of drawing more attention to the area and has begun to lift the values of surrounding real estate.
The Apartments at Charles River Park OPENING LATE 2007
When completed, there will be 310 new rental apartments in Charles River Park. Marketing is due to begin April 2007 with occupancy anticipated Fall 2007. There will also be 3, three story townhouses, a new park and 360 new parking spaces to serve these buildings.

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