57 Cornwall Street #4 in JP’s Brewery District
Lofty Ideals
Rare Brick and Glass Industrial Loft Space in JP’s Brewery Neighborhood
Obie the Shepherd not included with sale
UPDATE: This home sold in early December, 2023 for $792,000 after receiving multiple offers. It had been listed for less than a week.
1425 sqft on 2 levels | 2 beds | 1 full bath | 1 parking
asking $699,000
A rare offering to be sure, 57 Cornwall is a bit of a unicorn; it has the austere appeal of a bright and tall industrial loft space, the inviting allure of a giant terrarium with its tall southern facing windows and surrounding trees that let sunlight ripple in all through the day, and a JP location known for its diversity of architecture and local businesses, its easy access to downtown, and its nearby parks and greenspace.
Which is a long way of saying it’s a very unique living space in an exciting JP location.
The trees outside are a beautiful backdrop to the 12 foot window casements.
The living space at 57 Cornwall #4 —a 2 level, sun drenched, loft-style condominium located in the top corner of a converted industrial building dating back to the early 20th Century—is jaw-dropping.
The main living space, with its 19 foot ceilings and 12 feet of window casing, delights with all-day sunlight rippling through the sidewalk tree tops outside the glass. On this level you’ll find the bathroom, a storage closet and vestibule, a bedroom, an open kitchen, and the main living/dining area.
To the right, along the interior brick wall runs an open staircase ascending over the kitchen to a second tier balcony that leads to the larger second bedroom space and a laundry/storage room. (Note: The sellers removed the walls separating the upper bedroom from the open loft space and have been quite pleased with the effect).
The building, a 3 level brick & concrete building once used for masonry, is the remnant of JP’s late industrial era. Once surrounded by factories, now sits serenely on the corner of tree-lined Brookside Avenue and opposite from Flaherty Park and Playground.
Seconds from the Orange Line MBTA stop, the Southwest Corridor Park and Bike Path, and Washington Street (which spans from downtown to Dedham), it’s a super convenient spot for getting around Boston.
One of the most architecturally diverse parts of the city
The surrounding neighborhood, now known as the Brewery District, is a delightful mix of residential homes, artist lofts, park-greenspace, and small businesses. Its centerpiece, one of the remaining vestiges from that bygone industrial era, The Haffenreffer Brewery complex, now owned and managed by the honorable Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Corporation, houses many small businesses including The Haven, Mike’s Fitness, Sam Adams Brewery and (new) Beer Garden, a robust seasonal farmer’s market, and a handful of other spaces dedicated to local businesses and business development.
All together, the highlights for this listing are many: Exposed brick, polished cement floors, tall and wide expanses of perfectly oriented windows. A top location. The unit is party to a solid HOA comprised of 7 units, once originally deemed for artist’s use. Attentive and organized, the unit owners keep the building in excellent condition.
Concrete floors and brick walls for more privacy
19 foot Ceiling Height!
Office/Guest Room in addition to 1 large bed
Southern Exposure
Large laundry room
Excellent JP Location, convenient to T & Bike Paths
Solid HOA that keeps the building tip-top
Pet friendly building
Photo Gallery
Open House Times
Thursday, October 19th - 10:30 - 11:30
Friday, October 20th - By appointment
Saturday, October 20th - 12 - 1 pm
Sunday, October 21st - by appointment between 11:30 - 2 pm
Monday, October 22nd - By appointment
Useful Downloads
About the Home:
FAQ & Disclosures | Floor Plan
Mortgage Rate Sheet | MLS Page
About the Association:
Master Deed | Master Amendment | Condo Trust | Unit Deed
Additional Downloads:
Offer Submission Instructions | Trid | Lead Paint Disclosure
Location, location, location
A Little About Jamaica Plain
For starters, locals call it JP. Once a vacation getaway for Boston’s elite merchants in centuries past, Jamaica Plain’s rolling hills are now home to a diverse and exciting fabric of community activism, a broad mix of old and new architecture, an array of tasty restaurants and other small businesses, and many wonderful green spaces in and around the area. Surrounded by Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace, JP is one of the greenest neighborhoods in Boston.
Boston Home Team Nearby Favorites*
The Haven (in the Brewery Complex) - Fantastic dinner menu, deeply complex and delightful bar menu, a uber cool and diverse ambience with 4 uniquely different spaces inside and out. Best burger in JP hands down.
Ula Cafe & Bakery - Also in the Brewery Complex, Ula’s a tasty area staple with a breakfast sandwich that is the problem and the solution in every bite. So good.
Chilacates - The original spot for this now wildly successful local chain. Their torta sandwiches are otherworldly.
Evergreen Eatery & Cafe - Creative and tasty fusion in a family owned restaurant. Super for dining (inside and out) or just a stop for coffee on route to catch your train.
Video Underground Cafe (a.k.a. VU Cafe) - As they say, it’s Boston’s only cinema cafe. They have delicious coffee and should be on the radar of every nearby cinephile.
Brassica Kitchen - The best restaurant in JP? It’s up there. Their fried chicken is sinful.
Third Cliff Bakery - A reputable, mobile bakery now in its first brick and mortar location. People literally come for miles to line up for its fare, including a wildly creative croissant menu.
Midway Cafe - This place is legendary. One of Boston’s oldest and most consistently rocking music clubs, the Midway offers an array of musical bookings for all tastes, in an unpretentious space where all feel welcomed.
For Pizza we can’t pick just one: Same Old Place, Italian Pizza and Subs, Ideal. There are too many to list!
Events and Organizations to Explore:
Franklin Park Coalition, Spontaneous Celebrations and W.U.T.E, JPNDC, JP Local First
* Editor’s note: There are so many more tasty and cool spots in JP and if we listed them all, we’d be here all day. Once you buy this listing from the Boston Home Team, you’ll have all the time in the world to explore the neighborhood.
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