ABERDEEN LOFTS
THE 1ST RESIDENTIAL LOFTS IN WEST CAMBRIDGE

Location:

• 1 Aberdeen Way
• West Cambridge
• Off Aberdeen Avenue, behind the branch library.
• The site is not visible from the street. Quiet and private.
• Near Shaw's, Fresh Pond and Mt Auburn Cemetery.

History

The building was built in 1914 and was used for lumber storage, then as a laundry supply, then as a factory (first for uniforms and coats and later for wooden boxes). More recently it has been used for book storage (by the Coop) and as office space.

The Units

• The existing 2-story brick building has been totally renovated into 55 condos, priced from $320,000 to $690,000.
• Elevator to the 2nd floor. Each unit has 2 levels with an internal staircase.
• There are 3 types of units: 1-bay, 1.5-bay, and 2-bay. "Bay" refers to the width of the unit and the windows.
• The ceilings are exceptionally high (15'-16'). The units offer open living space on the first level and a partial 2nd floor "mezzanine" level above that which serves as a bedroom (the sleeping area is partially open to the living area below).
• Unit sizes range from 684 square feet to 1,507 square feet.
• Each unit has one deeded parking space in the outdoor lot. Additional parking is available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• All units have a full bathroom on the first level. The 1.5-bay and 2-bay units have a 2nd bath on the mezzanine level (also fully tiled).
• Kitchens include Bosch gas cook-tops, electric wall ovens, built-in microwaves and dishwashers, GE Profile refrigerators. All stainless steel. In-Sink-Erator disposals.
• The kitchen cabinets are white wood with raised panels.
• The kitchen counters are Black Raven granite.
• There are hook-ups in each unit for a self-venting washer and dryer.
• The state-of-the-art, energy efficient, gas-fired heating and air-conditioning system is individually controlled.
• CAT-5 wiring throughout. Cable-ready.
• Floors are environmentally-friendly bamboo wood.
• 13 of the first floor units have a small private patio. There is a large common outdoor area, landscaped with trees, benches and lighting.
• Professionally managed, by Barrington Management.
• Pet friendly association.

Developer: Prospectus LLC is based in Harvard Square, Cambridge.

Architect: BH+A of Boston, designer of many loft-condo projects in Boston. www.bhplus.com.

1/9/06