It’s the holiday season, we’re allowed to have big real estate dreams.

If you’ve ever strolled through the Boston Public Garden and thought, “I wish I could watch this place change seasons without ever putting on a coat,” the penthouse at 2 Commonwealth Avenue has an answer ready for you. And while we’re asking questions: how much are two valet parking spaces in the dead center of Boston worth? At The Carlton House, perched directly above the Public Garden, the answer is: priceless — and included.

This 4,083-square-foot corner penthouse duplex sits high above the city with the kind of panoramic sweep that makes even longtime Bostonians pause. Wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows, the home lives in continuous dialogue with the landscape. Spring blooms, fall foliage, a fresh snowfall drifting across the lagoon — you get a front-row seat to every postcard moment without stepping outside.

The interiors are designed with both drama and ease in mind. A glass-enclosed dining room brings the city to your table, ideal for late-night dinners or lazy Sunday brunches with the skyline as your backdrop. The elegant library offers a quiet pocket for reading, working, or simply admiring the view, while a private gym means your workout commute is negligible.

Three bedrooms, four full baths, and a powder room spread generously across two floors, offering space to entertain, retreat, and host. The dual primary baths and dressing rooms create a boutique-hotel level of comfort—appropriate, since full hotel services are built into daily life here. Concierge, doorman, and two valet garage spaces keep the perils of parallel parking comfortably at bay.

But the showpiece is the 1,500-square-foot wraparound terrace, a rare offering at any address in Boston. Multiple seating areas make it easy to host friends for sunset cocktails or enjoy a quiet morning coffee while the city wakes below. Electric awnings allow outdoor time in every season, extending the living space into the sky.

On the market for $22,500,000, the sale of the penthouse is represented by Lili Banani with Coldwell Banker Realty.

Home Showcase:

Address: 2 Commonwealth Unit PH 3/4 Boston, MA 02116

Bedrooms: 3

List Price: $22,500,000

Square feet: 4,083

Price per square foot: $5,510

Annual taxes: $131,001 in 2025.

Location: Prime Public Garden views.

Built in: 1982

The Appraisal:

Pros:

Location

Valet parking

Cons:

High style comes at a price