Active
50 E Cedar Street
Chicago IL, 60611
$2,150,000
$430.00 per sqft
Active
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,000 sqft
Residential
Built in 1898
Courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sensational location and amazing, unexpected outdoor space like nothing you have seen in the city! This timeless Romanesque designed single family home was built in 1892 by important architect L. Gustav Hallberg. Entering the home through the wood paneled vestibule into the central foyer with 12-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and access to all the spacious rooms on the first floor. The double living rooms have matching detailed gas fireplaces, large south facing windows that bring in generous natural light. The sitting room has a gorgeous pocket door as you enter into the stunning dining room with wood paneling, fireplace, gold leaf ceiling and hidden bar. Truly a gracious space for entertaining. The light filled eat in cook's kitchen features a spacious island and granite countertops. But the prime feature is the bank of windows overlooking the beautiful views of the expansive backyard and patio. Totally unexpected. The grand staircase with original wood paneling leads up to the second floor where you are greeted to the Music room/library with built in bookcases, featuring antique ornamentation and framed by a dramatic architectural arch from Thailand. The Primary suite features a fireplace, two walk in closets and spacious primary bath. Large family room with fireplace, built in bookcases, overlooks tree-lined Cedar Street. A second full bathroom, laundry and wet bar complete this floor. Stairs to the third floor has an amazing skylight and leads to four large bedrooms, two full baths, and two additional fireplaces. (The house has a total of 7 gas fireplaces.) Lower level offers office space, one bedroom apartment with kitchenette, full bath, and a private entrance to Cedar Street. This unique space is ideal for a home office, separate quarters for a nanny or adult family member. The lower level also features a cedar closet, abundance of storage and additional laundry. The backyard is like nothing else, gorgeous professionally landscaped garden and patio with pergola and gazebo . You will feel like you are on a European vacation in this is spectacular outdoor space. This special home is located on the tree lined Cedar Street which is just steps to the lake, high end shopping and dining. A prime, easy-access deeded parking spot across the street conveys with the house.
12035461
MLSⓇ ID
April 22, 2024
Listed
April 28, 2024
Updated
Map
50 E Cedar Street
Chicago IL, 60611
Interior Features
Bedrooms
5
Total Bathrooms
5.5
Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
Laundry Description
Multiple Locations, Sink
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Gas Starter
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Natural Gas
Exterior/Building Features
Exterior Features
Patio, Storms/Screens
Architectual Style
Greystone
Sewer
Public Sewer
School Information
School District
299
High School
Lincoln Park High School
Elementary School
Ogden Elementary
Other Property Details
Area Name
CHI - Near North Side
Taxes
$55,859
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
6
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Total
1
View
No
County
Cook
Municipality
North Chicago
Water Source
Lake Michigan
Pool
No
Buyer Agency Compensation
2.25%-$495
Open House Schedule
Sun, May 5th
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate, Emily Destefano,
Listing Contact: 847-921-7665
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