Sheridan Road, an extension of Lake Shore Drive, is home to the most affluent communities on Chicago’s North Shore. Hugging the shores of Lake Michigan, the grand estates, some originally situated on 100 acres, were built between 1900 and the 1930s by the most prominent architects of the day, including Benjamin Marshall, Howard Van Doren Shaw, and David Adler.
The quick and scenic drive along Sheridan Road to Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest, and Lake Bluff offered prominent Chicago families weekend retreats with private beaches, stables, tennis courts, and guest houses. The European-inspired mansions with ballrooms, paneled libraries, and orangeries were replicas of
They evoke visions of luxury and status. Find out why penthouses remain so popular, both in Chicago and across the country.
Mention the word “penthouse” and you immediately think of prestige and exclusivity. A penthouse is commonly considered the most desirable part of any residential building, both because of its view and because of its unique layout and features. If you’re in the market for a Chicago penthouse -- or one in another in-town luxury market around the country -- it’s important to understand what you can expect and what you should consider
Your Guide to Chicago Penthouses
Life in a luxury building is already great; why choose a penthouse? A penthouse offers many advantages over even the most upgraded units in many residential
Located on Chicago’s Gold Coast, this Lake Shore Drive co-op is spacious and bright with stunning lake and city views. Just a few short blocks to designer boutiques and fine restaurants on Oak Street, upscale shopping on the Magnifcient Mile, and all the conveniences of city-living at its finest. High on the NE corner, the 3,000 SF residence, tastefully designed by Patina Collection, features a gracious foyer leading to a 27-foot living room with direct lake views and a formal dining. There are three large en-suite bedrooms, an ideal office, and a deGiulio eat-in kitchen with a lake view featuring the finest cabinetry and top brand appliances. An in-unit washer/dryer, many upgrades, and just decorated. Move in and immediately enjoy luxury living in
1209 N Astor St penthouse $2,995,000 - Full floor 4,100 square feet totally rebuilt and renovated one-of-a-kind PH co-op in Chicago's Gold Coast
