1500 N Lake Shore Drive #14-15

Chicago, Illinois 60610

Elegant and spacious southeast corner duplex apartment in the Gold Coast's most prestigious cooperative building. The renowned building on the corner of Burton Place and Lake Shore Drive was designed by Rosario Candela and built by McNally & Quinn in 1927, and has been the residence for many well-known Chicagoans. 1500 Lake Shore Drive is truly a first-class full service building, not only to unit owners but their guests as well. In this intimate co-op, there are two main lobbies that each have their own elevator bank depending on the tier you reside in. Run by an elevator operator, the elevators take you directly to your private vestibule, and for this unit specifically, conveniently to either the main living floor on 14 or to the bedrooms on floor 15. This special unit was influenced by Parisian design and history that will make you feel as though you've walked into an elegant home in Paris. These custom design features include Louis XV Boiserie paneling of the mid-18th century and an imported French designed limestone staircase with iron balustrade and surrounding limestone walls that were installed by French artisans. Parquet de Versailles wood flooring and French limestone with cabochon insets throughout. Custom 20th Century in the style of the 18th Century French paneling in the kitchen designed by Parisian designer Detonges. 19 windows along the east side of the unit display breathtaking Lake Michigan views, the boats in the summer and the morning sun rises above Oak Street Beach. At night from the south windows, enjoy overlooking the beautiful city. And this home also offers western exposure to soak in the sunsets. Every room is well proportioned. 9 bedrooms with 5 of them being ensuite; 7.2 baths. 6 fireplaces with gorgeous carved stone surround. Exceptional closet space, separate laundry room, office and nanny arrangement. Storage unit in basement included. Monthly tax and assessment breakdown: $14,327.26 unit, $9,017.22 taxes, $892.50 for 2 parking spaces = $24,236.98. On-site porte-cochere; valet parking for one car; guest parking available; mail/packages delivered to door daily; fitness center; onsite manager five days a week. Walk to Latin, Ogden Elementary & Saint Chrysostom's Day School. Ideally located nearby Lincoln Park, the Lincoln Park Zoo, Oak Street Beach, the lakefront trail, and Chicago's sought-after dining and shopping in the Gold Coast.