North Dearborn Street, Estate of the Day
Today's Chicago home combines the best of the city that was with the city that is. The six-bedroom home in the Gold Coast area was built in 1877. The home's exterior has been substantially re-built including a new facade, front steps and 2-car garage. The interior has been meticulously renovated including kitchens, baths, windows and mechanical system. The design makes the most of natural light and modern decor but keeps charming older details such as a handsome mahogany-paneled living room, plaster moldings and an original staircase. The eat-in kitchen has a butler's pantry and the luxurious master suite has a marble bath. There are three or four additional upstairs bedrooms with newer baths, and a bright lower level with a family room with built-ins and another bedroom and bath. This home is listed at $4.95 million.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
JLS Feb 5th 2011 3:48PM
This was a spectacular renovation that obviously preserved history while insuring any owner won't live in old, run down or broken. Well done!
I liked this home very much until I realized it's sandwiched in-between another home and a new commercial building. If you love inner city living, this would be wonderful but I don't. While I do know Dearborn Street vaguely and it's noteworthy address, to spend 4.95 mil on this makes me shudder.
Personally, I think this one will sell for about half what they are dreaming of. After all, it's only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.