Hobson's Landing | Aloft Hotel | 383 Commercial Street | Portland

[markhb]

The Week recently did a "6 First-Rate Homes in Portland, Maine" featurette, and one of the ones they included is a penthouse here that's listed at $2.4 million. Looking at the other listings on the page, they're all super high end.

 

[PlantArch]

The Week recently did a "6 First-Rate Homes in Portland, Maine" featurette, and one of the ones they included is a penthouse here that's listed at $2.4 million. Looking at the other listings on the page, they're all super high end.

That observation deck blocking the view from the living room is a no-go for me. Especially at that price.

 

[ctsketch]

That observation deck blocking the view from the living room is a no-go for me. Especially at that price.

yes, that was a bit of a bonehead move

 

[Dr. StrangeHat]

Why in the heck is that observation deck even needed? To see the street below? The views without it seem great. I couldn't care less about looking at the street below if I owned that.

 

[markhb]

I wonder... if the deck is part of the penthouse condo (i.e., not common property), did the current owners add the second level? It looks like it's literally blocking some of the access to the deck AND (going by the Google Maps aerial) it's the only unit that has one.

 

[mainejeff]

That deck wall is horrible....not only the blocked views but the wood is hideous.

 

[markhb]

Why in the heck is that observation deck even needed? To see the street below? The views without it seem great. I couldn't care less about looking at the street below if I owned that.

I'm guessing the individual just had to be 4 feet higher than everyone else?

 

[Corey]

Hobson's Landing Construction from SoPo by Corey Templeton, on Flickr

 

[NR2Portland]

 

[Portlander]