This open, airy, expansive, & vibrant 3 bedroom / 3 bathroom PENTHOUSE, DUPLEX UP delivers character boasting 3 OUTDOOR DECKS, GARAGE PARKING all perched atop a boutique brick building tucked in the sought after Lake View neighborhood & blissfully within the level 1+ Nettelhorst School District. Enter into the spacious & natural light-filled living area boasting dramatic double height vaulted cathedral ceilings & skylights, transom windows & large sliding doors opening out to a balcony with street view beaming in bright natural light, the perfect morning coffee perch, & gather around the large fireplace with custom millwork mantle. Beautiful hardwood floors flow seamlessly from the open concept living area into the dining area which is conveniently located by the open concept kitchen with a large kitchen island/breakfast bar, ample cabinet space, tiled backsplash, expansive spotless granite countertops, stainless steel appliances & dual sink, with open sightlines to the living area - perfect for entertaining. Retreat upstairs to the primary bedroom delivering beamed cathedral ceilings boasting skylights streaming in bright natural light, ample room for a seating area in addition to a full bedroom set, providing a large organized walk-in closet, offering a large door flowing out to the generous ROOFDECK with rooftop views, perfect for relaxing. Unwind in the pristine en suite primary bath boasting a wall-to-wall tiled walk-in shower with frameless glass door & skylight plus a generous vanity providing ample under-sink storage. Enjoy the bonus space in the cathedral ceilinged loft, well-suited for a home office, recreation area, or home gym. The 2nd bedroom on the main floor boasts custom millwork, 2 organized walk-in closets, & natural light streaming in from 2 sides via two windows on one wall & a large sliding door on another opening out to the private DECK, perfect for outdoor living & container gardening, with the en suite bathroom boasting a deep, jetted soaking tub with shower combo creating a perfect guest retreat. The 3rd bedroom also boasts a large closet & generous window & is serviced by its own adjacent full bathroom w/ a tiled tub/shower combo. A convenient laundry closet provides a stacked washer/dryer. Home security system (Xfinity), smart thermostat for heating & cooling. Additional storage closet in the common basement w/ bike storage. RECENT UNIT IMPROVEMENTS: 2022 New vanity in bathroom near kitchen, stairwell within unit repainted; 2021 all 3 decks jet cleaned & resealed, roofdeck stonework and flashing cleaned and updated, new sliding patio doors at back; 2020 new front sliding patio doors; 2019 New windows at front, back bedroom & main floor bath & all doors painted; 2018 Velux window in primary bath; 2017 all beams painted; 2015 new heating & cooling system, all floors refinished, new carpet in primary bedroom, French doors built on primary bedroom, new doors fitted on primary bath & closet. GREAT LOCATION: Proximity to highway 90 / 94 Kennedy Expressway & easy access to Lake Shore Drive, 1 block from the Belmont CTA (Red, Brown, Purple line) El train station & near multiple CTA bus routes. Near Wrigley Field & all the nightlife it has to offer. ACCESS TO GREEN & NATURAL SPACES: Blocks from Margaret Donahue Park with its playground & picnic areas. Minutes to Lake Michigan, its beaches, lake front biking & running path, Montrose beach & 2 DOG BEACHES, Golf course, recreation trails, Belmont Harbor & access to museums. NEIGHBORHOOD FAVORITES INCLUDE: Mia Francesca, Si-Pie Pizzeria-Sheffield, Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden, Figo Wine Bar, BIG & Little's Restaurant, Lowcountry Lakeview, Cheesie's Pub & Grub, DMK Burger Barn Bluebird, Bittersweet Pastry Shop, Jennivee's Bakery, Jean-Marie Auboine Chocolatier, Maison Parisienne, Pedestrian Coffee, Osmium Coffee Bar, Two Hearted Queen, & Ritual Coffeehouse. Pet Friendly. This home lives well. Must See.
