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540 N Lake Shore Drive #206

Chicago, IL 60611
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Bed 2

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Bath 1

Bath

SqFt1,200

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One of the last true timber and brick lakefront lofts! This fantastic loft has a HUGE open floor plan with almost 1,200 SF, two bedrooms with sliding frosted glass doors. 12 ft. tall ceilings with wooden beams! This is a corner unit with two walls of beautiful, exposed brick and the north wall being mostly full of 7 ft. tall windows letting in tons of natural light. You can't beat this location: steps to the Ohio Street Beach, the Lakefront walking and biking trails, Lake Michigan, Olive Park, Lake Shore Park, Bennett Park, Seneca Park, the Children's Museum at Navy Pier, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. A short bus ride to the Museum Campus and Maggie Daley Park. Northwestern Hospital campus and shops on Michigan Ave are right nearby, as well as world class restaurants. Walkscore best owed a 92 out of 100 score, stating, "This location is a Walker's Paradise, so daily errands do not require a car." Bus routes #2, 29, 65, 66, and 124 are all at your doorstep. Dark hardwood floors throughout. Newly repainted in a harmonious beige and grey color palette. Massive primary bedroom with oversized walk-in closet with full custom California Closet shelving. Second bedroom features organizational shelving in closet. Modern Kitchen & Bath featuring granite, marble countertops, travertine floors, and whirlpool jet bathtub. Brand new refrigerator. Built in bookshelf in entryway with custom Lightology lighting. Unit has central air and heat with Nest thermostat control. The building features an amazing roof deck and new pergola, with gas grills, summertime furniture, picnic tables and spectacular views of Navy Pier, the lakefront and skyline. See Navy Pier fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday, and enjoy the Blue Angels breathtakingly close during the Air and Water Show! Door staff is 24/7, with on-site management, on-site storage, huge laundry room, bike room, and newly-renovated workout room. Rent includes heat and a/c, water, garbage, basic cable, basic internet, doorman, security, exercise facility, and snow removal. Heat and A/C provided by the building, renter pays the electric to pump it via a heat exchanger. Electric bill is very modest. Basic cable and internet can be upgraded if desired. Includes one storage unit. Additional storage units available. Cats are welcome too! Sorry, no dogs. No smoking in unit.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Other

Price : $3,195

AD Id : 84907979

MLS Id : MRD12678712

Beds : 2

Living Area Size : 1,200

Year Built : 1916

County : Cook

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 2 Room Types: Walk In Closet

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 4

    Interior Features

    Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Doorman, Lobby Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Lake Michigan

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1916

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: COMMON

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Lease Sub Type: Residential Lease Type Attached: Condo

  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan
  • Location Information

    City: Chicago Direction: Building entrance on Ohio Street, which is one way street. 15 minute flashing zone in front of building.
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MLS: MRED #12678712 LISTED BY: Benjamin Sanford, Durante & Rich Real Estate 847-221-0058 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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