1540 Lake Shore Drive, Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois 60610


$2,850,000

For Sale
Status: Contingent
Sqft: 4,100
Cost/Sqft: $695
Beds: 2
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1926
Property Taxes: $30,695
Lot Size: 0,00

Description

Welcome to the iconic 1540 N Lake Shore Drive building impeccably located facing Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach and adjacent to Lincoln Park. A perfect balance of incredible new luxury finishes and restored original details - every inch of this home has been thoughtfully reimagined, redesigned, and restored in 2023. Upon entering the gracious lobby, full time staff will escort you to your semi-private elevator. Arriving at the grand foyer, you will note the amazing detail from white oak flooring with nickel inlays, to the gorgeous upholstered walls in the family room, and the designer powder bath with hand-painted wallpaper and a marble vanity. You will delight in the level of craftsmanship and thoughtful detail! Perfect for entertaining, this home features expansive open living and dining areas with incredible floor to ceiling views of the lake and a cozy natural fireplace, or relax in the spacious family/media room with dry bar, Subzero fridge drawers, upholstered walls with brass inlays. Gourmands will delight in the culinary kitchen with adjacent cozy breakfast room and incomparable fittings and finishes including Gaggenau appliances (including a steam oven and wine fridges) and Eggersmann cabinets. The primary suite will be your sanctuary with lovely views of the Cardinal's mansion and features private sitting area, his and hers closets and dressing rooms and the en-suite of your dreams with heated onyx floors, Japanese soaking tub, lake view and Swiss shower lavatory. The hotel-like guest suite overlooks Navy Pier and has private en-suite bath and sitting area. The current configuration is a 2 bedroom with an large WIC + den, which could be converted to a 3rd bedroom. 2 generous storage rooms included in basement. Come and see it for yourself!

Property Specifics

Condos/Townhomes
16
—
1926
None
Brick
—
—
Lake Front (Lake Michigan)
Yes
—
Cook
—
5981 / Monthly
Heat, Water, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet
Lake Michigan
Public Sewer
Central Air, Zoned
Steam, Radiator(s)
12735064
17031010180000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Ogden Elementary
299 —
Middle School
Ogden Elementary
299 Not in DB
High School
Lincoln Park High School
299 Not in DB


Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Master Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 14X24
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Carpet
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 16X15
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Dining Room Info:
Dimensions: 22X14
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Kitchen Info:
Dimensions: 14X17
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Features: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in, Custom Cabinetry, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Laundry Room Info:
Dimensions: 5X6
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Granite
Living Room Info:
Dimensions: 18X31
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Family Room Info:
Dimensions: 23X23
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Breakfast Room, Foyer, Office, Walk In Closet, Pantry, Gallery
Basement: None
First Additional Room Info:
Name: Breakfast Room
Dimensions: 12X9
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Second Additional Room Info:
Name: Foyer
Dimensions: 28X7
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Third Additional Room Info:
Name: Office
Dimensions: 7X12
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Fourth Additional Room Info:
Name: Walk In Closet
Dimensions: 11X13
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Carpet
Fifth Additional Room Info:
Name: Pantry
Dimensions: 9X9
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Sixth Additional Room Info:
Name: Walk In Closet
Dimensions: 8X13
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Carpet
Seventh Additional Room Info:
Name: Gallery
Dimensions: 4X18
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood

Other Specifics

2
—
Circular Driveway, Off Site, Leased, Detached, Garage
Washer Hookup, In Unit
Wood
—
—
Landscaped
COMMON
—
Full
Dry Bar, Wet Bar, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Special Millwork, Doorman, Lobby, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Water Purifier, Water Purifier Owned, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
Not in DB
—
Door Person, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room
Wood Burning, Gas Log

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