Join the ranks of some of Chicago’s most prominent families with this uberexclusive Gold Coast penthouse.
Sweeping scenic views include an immaculately manicured fountain and the serene blue waters of Lake Michigan.
THE LOCATION Gold Coast
THE SPECS $12 million; 8,000 square feet; 6 bedrooms, 6 ½ bathrooms
A spiral staircase and grandiose fireplace steal the show in the living room.
THE AMENITIES Spanning the entire top floor of Chicago’s renowned 1500 N. Lake Shore Drive, this prestigious penthouse has housed generations of the city’s most elite families, from the Wrigleys to the McCormicks and Fields, so suffice to say this opulent unit is the epitome of grandeur.
The extravagant dining room is complete with a chandelier and twinkling candelabras.
The only residential commission of renowned NYC-based architect Rosario Candela in the Windy City, this 1931 single-family build still boasts its original bronze hardware, stone friezes and luxurious handcarved doors. Resplendent outdoor terraces facing both east and west offer plentiful views of the property’s manicured lawns and mature evergreens, the shimmering waters of Lake Michigan and bright lights of the city skyline.
Textured flooring and muted sienna tones complement the beautiful outdoor views in the primary bedroom.
Inside, a well-appointed private elevator opens into the foyer, a 39-foot-long walnut-paneled gallery wall with vaulted frescoed ceilings and grand limestone staircases. High-end appliances abound, including multiple Miele dishwashers, a stately Sub-Zero refrigerator and a modern Wolf oven that complete the ultimate chef’s kitchen. In addition, lavish building amenities include a newly remodeled fitness center, a private garden, accommodating 24-hour door staff and, of course, valet parking for the included two-car garage.
Upon entry, guests stroll through the elegant 39-foot-long foyer.
THE WOW FACTOR “This penthouse is truly extraordinary. It spans the entire top floor with 8,000 square feet of interior space and a remarkable 5,000 square feet of outdoor space with unobstructed views in all directions,” says realtor Cheryl Prosperi. “Flaunting rooms at a size rarely seen, the floor plan consists of direct elevator access into a private entry foyer and a living room with 20-foot original coffered ceilings and a handcrafted stone fireplace.”
The living room’s stunning coffered ceiling
THE CONTACT Christie Baines, 847.875.8049; Cheryl Prosperi, 847.409.4747, sothebysrealty.com
Photography by: ANDREW MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY
