Stunning floor-through 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath duplex with direct elevator access to both floors! The formal living room features two of five fireplaces, hardwood floors and large windows with incredible views of the Esplanade and Charles River. The open floor plan presents a formal dining room and an additional large sitting area off of the eat-in kitchen. The kitchen boasts top of the line appliances and granite countertops, accented with beautiful custom cream/stencil designed cabinetry. On the lower level are three large bedrooms, two baths, and a laundry room. The main suite, overlooking the Charles and the Hatch Shell, has a large walk-in closet and en-suite bath with two vanities and a glassed-in double shower. Features include central air, in-unit laundry, two direct access parking spaces, a common roof deck, and an over-sized storage unit. An au-pair suite/office on the first floor is also available. It is the perfect location at the junction of the Back Bay and Beacon Hill!