Slow Living in Cambridge — Two of Three New Units Available!

Slow Living on Willow! Inspired by Scandinavian design and the Slow Spaces philosophy, 145 Willow consists of three units designed and newly constructed by the Cambridge architect-construction team Aamodt / Plumb. Their mission is to create homes that are good, clean, and fair. A simple palette of natural materials sourced locally and fairly. Bright, warm, and inviting spaces. Understated, modern, and intriguing exterior. Clean materials, design, and construction make the home healthy for people and the planet. Locally sourced, sustainably forested real cedar shingles. Electric appliances throughout, and solar hook-ups on the top floor. High-performance, energy-efficient construction using recycled no-VOC insulation. Fairly sourced materials and labor. The result is seen in the pride and craftsmanship of the work. The First-floor unit is ready to be converted for wheelchair accessibility in the future without structural changes (to be done by the buyer’s contractor after closing). Ramp access. Flush door thresholds. Removable base cabinets at key locations. Grab bar wall blocking. Accessible counter height and oven. Private covered balconies and windows line the south facade to capture the light and connect the spaces with the outside. Nature comes in the form of light, air, views of the sky, and green space. The balconies bring all of those to the heart of the home. With floor-to-ceiling windows, the private outdoor space is an extension of the living area and can be used and enjoyed throughout the year. Like a Zen garden or European courtyard, the low-maintenance gravel garden provides a medium for plants and trees with minimal watering and weeding. A quiet retreat for residents, this common area is designed for the common good by reducing the heat island effect and allowing stormwater to drain naturally. The homes offer a simpler and slower life that is healthy and sustainable, less reliant on cars, with a location on a side street near public transportation, dedicated bike paths, and nearby shops and restaurants. It is just steps from the new King Open School. A few blocks away are the restaurants, cafes, and bars of Inman, Union, and Kendall Square. The new Green Line station is at Union Square, along with a host of new developments, including Boynton Yards. Please use the contact form below to email us, and we will send a link for you to download the brochure attached for floor plans and more details. Exterior pictures are artistic renderings. The interior shots are of Unit 2. Construction is ongoing. See the Aamodt / Plumb site for more details. 

UPDATE: The penthouse unit and parking spot are pending sale. The first- and second-floor units are available.

Willow Features List

Final as of 6/28/2023

Floors

• Solid white oak hardwood flooring

Kitchen

• Purekitchen low VOC, sustainably-built custom oak and Europly cabinetry, made in Bridgewater, MA
• Danby, Vermont marble counters
• Bosch induction cooktop
• Fisher & Paykel refrigerator
• Kitchenaid exterior-venting hood
• Grohe Faucet
• Disposal

Two Full Baths

• Porcelain Tile flooring, Made in USA
• Porcelain Tiled tubs and showers, Made in USA
• Purekitchen low VOC, sustainably built custom oak floating vanities
• Toto Dual Flush Toilets
• Symmons Low Flow Fixtures
• Electric Floor Heating under tile

Sound Isolation

• Acoustic Floor matt below hardwood flooring throughout
• Double ceiling and acoustic Insulation between floors

Balcony

• 80-square-foot private covered balcony that is an extension of the living space, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling Marvin windows and doors

Laundry

• Stackable GE washer and exterior-venting electric dryer
• Flood Stop automatic overflow sensor

Artisan LED Lighting

• Schoolhouse, Portland, Oregon
• RBW, Kingston, NY
• Minka Aire Ceiling fans
• Additional recessed lighting

Exterior

• Sustainably forested Quebec cedar shingles, black stain.
• Rubber membrane roof
• Southern exposure
• Durable fiberglass clad wood windows from Marvin

Landscape

• Zen gravel garden
• Native grasses
• Birch trees
• Covered bike storage, trash & recycling
• Cedar fencing

Energy Efficiency

• LG Electric heat pump HVAC
• State Hybrid Electric heat pump hot water units
• No-VOC cellulose insulation, dense-packed  in 2 X 8 framing
• Passive solar
• Continuous exterior building wrap
• Swiss SIGA smart vapor barrier
• Marvin windows

ADA-Ready First Floor Unit

• The first-floor unit is ready to be converted for wheelchair accessibility, now or in the future, without structural changes
• Ramp access
• Flush door thresholds
• Removable base cabinets at key locations
• Grab bar wall blocking
• Accessible counter height and oven

Basement

• Common-area partial basement
• Additional crawl space with “belt and suspenders” drainage and sump pump backup
• Storage areas for Unit 2 & 3

Financing

Cambridge Savings Bank has financing options specific to the Slow Living on Willow project.

Key Details:

Loan Discount Program:

• .25% reduction in the rate if they open a CSB checking account and maintain the minimum amount of transactions

Builder Program:

• First in is allowed

Closing cost credit

• .15% closing cost credit based on the loan amount  (1mm loan = $1500)

Up to 6-month interest rate lock feature

• Requires .50% of loan amount at time of lock. Fee is refunded at closing and not refundable if the loan does not close unless loan is denied.

Interest rate float down option

• Able to float down interest rate to .125% above market rate
• Able to exercise between 60 days and 15 days prior to closing
• No cost to borrower to exercise float down

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