Seller relocating! Elegant and private pre-war condo designed by Rissman and Hirschfield on prominent Lake Shore Drive that lives like a beautiful, spacious single family home with magnificent, expansive, and captivating wraparound harbor and lake views. Former estate of acclaimed Chicago journalist Mike Royko that has been extensively restored with loving care and respect for the history and beauty of the building. A perfect fit for a buyer seeking something exceptional and magnificent, the classic building on Chicago's most famous and prestigious street offers extraordinary space (4493 square feet) and more than ample storage with nine closets, including a beautiful, original, build-in closet with roomy drawers in the main hall, extra hidden space within the unit, as well as two additional and assigned large units in the storage room and two bicycle spaces. Especially unique to this condo is the way in which it is the only unit in the building that contains two elevators - a private, lockable elevator in the front entrance foyer and a vintage, locking service elevator off the kitchen that allows rear entry access from the loading dock/storage rooms/dog run directly into the unit! The condo also boasts the original and stunning crown molding and the original, solid-core wood doors; decorative marble fireplaces in the living and dining rooms; a dramatic 50-foot gallery hall adorned with Schonbeck chandeliers; four bedrooms with charming, newly glazed baths - three with "Jack and Jill" baths - and one with a private bath; a palatial, bright living room ripe for entertaining; a gracious, formal dining room that overlooks Lake Michigan and connects through French doors to a restored, lush, wood-paneled library with a breathtaking, detailed cast ceiling, a built in entertainment unit, and a secret closet hidden within the paneling; a huge wrap-around eat-in kitchen with a corner booth that seats five, high-end commercial grade appliances, custom cabinetry with stained-glass cabinets, and a second sink for entertaining. Connecting to the kitchen on one side rests a beautiful office that promises privacy and comfort with the rich, built-in wood cabinets, a locking closet, and a full, attached, newly glazed bath. A large, remodeled utility room with new plumbing and a new LG washer and LG dryer sits on the other side, next to the back door, through which your refuse and recycling cans await the daily late morning pick-up. All restoration was done within the last two years and includes gorgeous, refinished hardwood floors; 28 new Marvin windows, including fire-rated windows; remote-controlled, high-end electric blinds; upgraded, rewired, and grounded electrical outlets; a new air conditioning unit (Zone1) and a newer air conditioning (Zone 2), as well as a new humidifier; redesigned closets; new cushions upholstered in high-end fabric for all window seats and the kitchen booth; newly glazed bathrooms; and skimmed and freshly painted walls. Please refer to the attached full upgrade/restoration list for more details. Adding to the ease of living, the building has an engineer living on-site, two maintenance workers/handymen, a receiving room for all deliveries, and a dog run in the back, for it is a pet-friendly building, allowing your furry babies, both dogs & cats. With its beauty & spaciousness, this impressive residence is a rare find. With a smooth layout that permits a wide variety of separate spaces to meet all of your needs, the unit feels more like a luxurious and cozy private home than a condo. Seller is also offering an optional, deeded garage parking spot just a half block away at 545 Aldine #P-51, that can be purchased separately, if desired. Numerous other parking options, including rental spaces in garages, some that offer valet parking, are also close by. In the Nettlehorst school district and within walking distance of many great restaurants, coffee shops, grocery, salons, bookstores, parks & Wrigley
