Best North Shore Condos, Beverly, MA

Montserrat Condominiums Story

A unique relationship between a new condo development in Beverly and the local college has turned out upscale living with an artistic flair. The innovate developer of Montserrat Condominiums has 43 one- and two-bedroom condominiums with original art on loan and films on display from Montserrat College of Art, forging both a strong bond and new community in Beverly.
"I wanted ties to the college" said Dave Potter, developer and owner or Potter & Company based in Lynn, MA. "We have wall hangings planned throughout the building, just like an art gallery."
And a bonus filming room, Potter's idea to show new films produced by the college i a state-of-the-art media room, complete with top-of-the-line sitting for 24 movie-goers, a 12-foot hi-def screen and a projection system. The condo association will manage it.
17 of the 43 units were sold as of May 12. "We are not intimidated by the market, which is proving slow but steady. We think Montserrat will appeal to everyone, especially empty nesters and single professionals." But it would be an easy solution for a single parent, too, with Beverly High /school just across the street.. Montserrat Condominiums is built on the same footprint of a former nursing home and Potter has taken full advantage of its building specifications and standards.

"This is overbuilt for a residential property," he said. "With massive concrete floors in between the stories, no one could afford to build this for residential purposes. We have combined the best of both worlds." So look for solid and soundproof construction. So solid, you will not hear a creak or a footstep, affording another level of privacy to residents.

The developer has designed 21,000 square feet for community living areas, including storage, community room, atrium and a lobby in every floor. The atrium will be a three story affair with lots of glass and plenty of artwork.

"We broke through three floors to create the atrium," Potter said. "We will have glass railings, a mobile of birds flying up to the skylight and a functional piece of sculpture, a granite column designed around three seating stations.

The community room will be equally grand, "with a boutique hotel look," Potter said. "We'll have a furniture grouping around the fireplace with room for those who want to read the paper or meet with friends."

A flat-panel TV will be mounted over the fireplace; a small kitchenette and bathroom will be located along the back of the room. Doors set to the glass wall lead to the outside, where a barbecue areas is planned among meandering paths and benches.

"With the professional landscaping will come a 6-foot fence, to give a feel of an enclave," Potter added. The two bedroom condo model is open, completely furnished, to help you imagine living at Montserrat. A two-bedroom, Two-bath condominium with 1,440 square feet of living space is listed for $319,900 by The One bedrooms range $199,900 $254,000; two-bedrooms, $269,000 to $354,000.