$5,499,000

Lakeview's finest family home was designed by a discerning family because what they wanted did not exist. Now it can be yours. Set on a quiet, one way friendly block in the Southport Corridor half a block from Juniper Park and sought-after Blaine School, this extra wide home sits on a massive 62.5' lot facing south to overlook the exquisitely landscaped private yard and capture natural light all day. This property was redesigned for suburban living in the city with an extraordinary addition with every possible amenity: an amazing year-round indoor pool room with glass roof and retractable skylight, 4-car attached heated garage, 4 stop elevator, walk-in wine cellar, a penthouse library, home theater, huge children's playroom, 5 fireplaces, 2 laundry rooms, a rooftop deck, large terrace off the kitchen and a large rear patio perfect for sport court. The home features 9700 square feet with 7 bedrooms, 5.1 baths plus many other rooms making this floor plan very versatile. It has a spectacular kitchen done by Benvenuti & Stein with massive great room and multiple sets of folding doors on the main level open up for true indoor / outdoor flow connecting the yard, patio, pool, sun room and family room. The 4 family bedrooms are together on the second floor with a large guest bedroom and 6th bedroom being used as exercise room in the basement. Top floor 7th bedroom/ entertainment room has full bath and walk in closet. Smart home functionality controls one-touch lighting scenes, security, built-in Sonos speakers throughout and the swim jets in the pool. Finishes are custom with no expense spared. The location is ideal on this Southport Corridor quiet one way tree lined street just seconds to top restaurants, shopping, ice cream and Wrigley Field all out your door. And for someone who wants more: the 25' lot beyond the yard is available to create an 87.5' urban estate. This is a once in a lifetime offering that can't be replicated at this price.