Brighton, MA Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, a leading Boston-based real estate development company, hosted a grand opening event on August 18^th to celebrate the completion of The Overlook at St. Gabriel’s, an award-winning redevelopment of a historic church and monastery. The event took place in the form of an early evening garden party in the outdoor courtyard. Guests enjoyed lawn games, music performed by local musician Louie Bello, and a wide array of hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.

The Overlook at St. Gabriel’s offers an opportunity to live in a historic landmark, restored to preserve architectural detail while also affording residents every modern convenience and tasteful finishes in each of the 555 apartment homes. The property features a range of apartment sizes, from studios to three-bedrooms.

Residents of The Overlook at St. Gabriel’s enjoy a full suite of indoor and outdoor amenities, including private conference rooms and co-working spaces, a resort-style infinity pool, a fitness center, a coffee bar, a sky lounge, a pub located under the cathedral ceiling of the former St. Gabriel’s Church, and more.

The property has won several awards for its transformative design, including the 2021 Preservation Massachusetts Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award and the 2021 Boston Preservation Alliance Preservation Achievement Award.

While this event celebrated the grand opening, the property is currently over 90% leased.

“The successful lease-up of The Overlook at St. Gabriel’s is due to the combined efforts of many, and we are glad to have had the chance to celebrate the team that created this stunning residential community,” said Allie Sullivan, vice president, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes. “This event was orchestrated with guest safety and all COVID precautions top of mind, and as a result our guests, partners, and residents were able to enjoy a beautiful event that showcased all that The Overlook at St. Gabriel’s has to offer.”

The event recognized speakers: Robert Byron, chairman & co-CEO of Blue Vista Capital Management; Jay Doherty, president of Cabot Cabot & Forbes; John Sullivan, executive vice president of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes; Jeff Githens, president, development, of PeakMade Real Estate; Greg Galer, executive director of Boston Preservation Alliance. The speakers represent the companies that played a crucial role in the creation of The Overlook at St. Gabriel’s.