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Corporate Edge Org (CEO) Small Business Consultants in Boston HOME | Contact | About us | Special Projects | Business Writing | Food Writing SHOP TALK: Business Class by Kitty Kaufman Moving On: Century 21 Who doesn't fantasize about a place to live where everything is perfect? Everything, in this context, is open to discussion. Like a painless commute to work and easy access to the highway? Nearby public transportation? Perhaps a park? So much for the ideal neighborhood, let's talk place. How do updated units with central air, new cabinets and appliances, hardwood floors, parking, and washer/dryer hook-up's sound? I think so too and you should know that Rosemary DeVincenzo, the listing agent and a broker with Century 21 North Shore, has three condos in a newly renovated, 1920s house in the Pratville section of Chelsea. I just finished the virtual guided tour of these properties and if you're looking for proximity to Boston without city prices, this could work. In no time I got to see four places along with easy links to condo and contact info. $249,900: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 900 sq feet, third floor, washer/dryer, maple and granite kitchen, skylight, Boston views, off street parking. $359,900: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, fireplace, cherry and granite kitchen, garage plus one parking space. The largest of the three at 1,736 sq feet, this unit is under agreement at press time. $349,900: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,641 sq feet, beamed ceiling, fireplace, cherry and granite kitchen, garage plus one parking space. $299,900: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,229 sq feet, maple and granite kitchen, off street parking. I have to say that I fell in love two clicks into my tour. After this confession to DeVincenzo, here's what she said: "Everything is brand new: the roof, the windows, the electric, the heat. There's extra storage in each unit, an eat-in kitchen, a laundry area, microwave, and a security system. The bathrooms have linen closets, shower stalls and a bathtub. You get the charm of a Victorian setting with touches like crown molding along with modern updates. "The top floor unit has fantastic views. There's a little park right across the street and it's just a minute's walk from the bus that goes into Boston. It's right near Revere Beach Parkway so you're in town or on Route 1 to the North Shore fast. You have easy access to the city, a good view along with the suburban setting." © June 14, 2006 for The City Shopper 40 St. Paul St | Brookline MA 02446 | 617. 388. 0062 |