57 Cornwall Street #3 in JP’s Brewery District
Industrial Strength
Urban Brick and Glass Industrial Loft Space in JP’s Brewery Neighborhood
1085 sqft | 2 beds | 1 full bath | 1 parking spot
SOLD!
57 Cornwall is a wonderful example of the exciting diversity of housing stock that Boston’s Jamaica Plain offers. While JP is replete with an array of gorgeous Victorians (Pondside, Central, Parkside), mid-Century Moderns (Moss Hill), Capes and Craftsmans (Woodbourne), classic Triple-Deckers, buildings like 57 Cornwall, with their industrial style loft spaces, are few and far between.
At the intersection of Cornwall Street and Brookside Avenue, this all brick and beam three-story factory, originally built around 1920, was converted to artist loft spaces in the late 1990s. Unit 3, situated on the Southwest corner with 10+ foot ceilings and gorgeous wall length windows, enjoys sunlight all day long.
A versatile floor plan. The lower wall represents the southern exposure and the wall/windows to the left represent the western exposure.
Originally, when its owners first purchased it in 1997 it was an empty loft space with a bath and kitchen. Over the years they added two bedroom spaces and some useful overhead storage. So while public records shows the unit as a studio loft, its current floor plan reflects usage as a 2 bedroom condo. It’s a truly flexible floor plan.
The polished cement slab floor, exposed sprinkler pipes, cement cross beam, and unusually high ceilings really do convey a special energy not found in almost any other “standard” 2 bed condo. In short, 57 Cornwall Unit 3 is special!
And while you’ll find the late 1990s kitchen and bathroom to be in excellent condition, their vintage represents an opportunity for a new buyer to really customize an already unique space.
The unit comes with a window/wall mounted AC that easily cools the entire unit, (new) washer/dryer, and a dedicated parking spot. There’s a shared heating system.
And just as the building itself is special, so is the location!
Set on a corner opposite from a community (dog friendly) park in the Brewery District of Jamaica Plain, 57 Cornwall and its surroundings exude the idyllic charm of a small, close knit neighborhood while being just a stone’s throw from some of Boston’s most notable greenspaces as well major transportation arteries into and out of the city. Read: Convenient! It is equidistant from Stony Brook and Green Street MBTA Stations, where you can pick up the Orange line subway downtown or to Forest Hills, it’s one block from the Southwest Corridor Bike Path, under 1 mile from Franklin Park and its miles of wooded trails.
The 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, and a handful of other spaces dedicated to local businesses and business development.
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.
In sum: 57 Cornwall represents a great opportunity for a JP buyer looking for something different in a solid and desirable Boston neighborhood. A place where someone could make their own, but still enjoy the erstwhile historic charms of a forgotten era.
Showings will start September 12th.
One of the most architecturally diverse parts of the city
Concrete floors and brick walls for more privacy
10+’ Ceiling Height!
Clever storage space built over bedroom area
Southwestern Exposure = Sunlight All Day
Exclusive Parking
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, September 12 - 10:30-11:30
Friday, September 13 - By appointment
Sunday, September 15 - 11-12:30
Monday, September 16 - 5-6:30
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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