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Description
2 bedroom, 2 bath in Chicago for $725,000.00. This magnificent Victorian building is located in a prominent area of Lakeview. There are exquisite views of Lake Michigan, Belmont Harbor & the Bird Sanctuary. The warmth & beauty of this 2000 square foot condominium penthouse in a high rise building is in a class of its own. The homeowner has gracefully combined all elements of each different room into a well appointed & comfortable space. The details & embellishments form an inviting & elegant atmosphere. Imagine walking out of your beautifully landscaped front door & being able to reach the lake front in a split second. There is access to more than 20 miles of first rate lake property, parks & beaches. Excellent for bike riding, jogging, roller blading & walking. Within walking distance there is a 9 hole golf course, driving range, miniature golf, tennis courts & archery range. Also within walking distance are 2 grocery stores, many restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, theaters, night clubs & Wrigley Field. Transportation is a snap with the bus stop at the front door, cabs & the elevated train nearby. All buildings on this Lakeview magnificent mile are properly maintained & highly sought after. Your new address has a sophistication & lifestyle that you yearn to wake up to every day. One step off the elevator & you are transported into a world of your own. A tasteful foyer greets you, & there are only 2 units per floor. Once inside the door your adventure begins with a 27 by 6 foot gallery with natural oak floors & trim, grass cloth walls & arched doorway. Textured ceilings give it a unique look, so different from the everyday drywall & stucco. True to the original architecture & design, 3 rooms & the master bath face the glorious view of the lake front. The living room is sumptuous & divine & is complete with wood burning fireplace, the only one in the whole building.1 bedroom, 14 by 17, has Hunter Douglas wooden blinds & shutters, a decorative ceiling fan with large wooden leaves, walk-in cedar closet, & the room adjoins to the master bath. The 2nd bedroom, 14 by 17, has off white carpeting, blackout linen drapes, half inch cypress wood on the walls, ceiling fan, walk-in closet, & the room adjoins the master bath. The master bath has a double vanity appointed with brass swan faucets. Luxuriate in your bathtub that has crystal handles & a 14 inch swan spout. There is a separate shower with an etched door, crystal light fixture and brass & crystal handles. The walls are finished with a Grecian marble. The piece de resistance is the view from your bathtub of the harbor, woods & lake. The second bathroom is stunning with its Indian Forest Brown marble & copper sink & faucets, a chandelier with wood beads, shower & closet with beveled mirrors. A bathroom that makes getting ready a pleasure. This bath is joined to a 12 foot closet in oak, mirrored & lined with cedar. The are 6 closets total. The dining room is presently used as a bedroom and has woven silk drapes & Hunter Douglas blinds, beautiful wainscoting, textured ceiling, a wood leaf ceiling fan & air conditioner. The galley kitchen is trimmed with natural wood. The refrigerator is new with auto ice & water. There is a dishwasher, disposal & a new microwave. The large gas stove has a griddle. Countertops have a granite look. The kitchen adjoins to the butler's pantry which now serves as a dry bar, a long bar for entertaining & a breakfast bar. The windows are double hung & can easily tilt in for washing. The unit also has a washer & dryer & 2 air conditioners. Garbage pick up is outside your kitchen door. Heat, water & gas are included in assessment. The building just finished a new roof & tuck pointing was completed a few years ago. This exceptional penthouse suite should be on your must see list. Take the virtual tour at www.buyowner.com and enter id C H I 6293.
- Property Features
- Style:Condo
- Bedrooms:2
- Bathrooms:2
- Square Feet:2000
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