$435,000

Live in a historic landmark and add art deco elegance to your 21st-century lifestyle! This spacious three-bedroom unit at the Edgewater Beach - a.k.a. Chicago's famous "Pink Building" - is a rare find. Vintage details like picture molding, sconce lighting, and original hardwood floors set the scene in the large living room and dining room, where you'll enjoy dynamic views of beautiful sunsets to the west and Lake Michigan to the north. The bright, efficiently updated kitchen features classic subway tile, abundant storage, built-in cookbook shelves, and a glass-door pantry closet. The primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and plenty of space for a king bed. The second and third bedrooms boast built-in shelves and share a Jack & Jill bathroom. An extra room alongside the kitchen - originally the historic "maid's room" - can be used as a fourth bedroom, office, kitchen expansion space, etc. Powder room includes space where in-unit laundry could be installed. Immediately outside the back door, a semi-private elevator leads to the basement laundry room and the 24-hour attended garage. On the building's ground floor, enjoy the indoor swimming pool, full exercise/gym facilities, and expanded library with courtyard seating, computer workspace, and a conference room. A 24-hour doorman oversees the grand lobby and keeps package deliveries secure. The astonishing two-acre yard is a gated private park with gas barbecue grills, picnic tables, play space, and a covered gazebo that all building residents can use. Indoor retail arcade includes an upscale wine bar, dry cleaner, and more. Within two blocks are the beach, lakefront bike trail, grocery stores, restaurants, and easy public transit; five-minute drive to Andersonville. The Edgewater Beach Apartments is a co-op building that requires a minimum of 10% down. Leased parking is $115/month. Sorry, dogs are not allowed. HOA assessments include property taxes, heat, cable, Internet, cooking gas, water, use of all amenities and a contribution to a capital projects reserve fund. 171 shares.