457 W Melrose Street #2

Chicago, Illinois 60657

East Lakeview- This extra-wide 4 BR, 3.5 Bath home sits on a quiet tree-lined street just half a block from the lakefront in a stately all-brick and limestone boutique elevator building with direct, private elevator access to your unit. Constructed in 2016, this building was designed to be lived in by the developer themselves, so the attention to detail is uncompromising throughout. Elegant, modern, well designed and appointed with timeless finishes. It also has a wonderful open floor plan with high ceilings, eight foot doors, extensive millwork, crown molding and walnut stained hardwood flooring throughout. Step off the elevator right into your own foyer which leads to the spacious living room with gas fireplace framed by custom built-ins. Private covered terrace off the living room with lovely tree-top views, perfect for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Dream kitchen with an oversized island with quartz countertops and barstool seating, adjacent table area, highest-end appliances including Wolf double oven and stove top, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer and a beautiful butler's pantry with wine cooler. Large bonus room next to kitchen is currently used as a family room but could also be used as a formal dining room. Generously sized primary bedroom suite offers two walk-in closets, and a large ensuite bath with heated floors, double sinks, separate soaking tub and 2-person steam shower with overhead showerhead. 2nd bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, perfect for guests. 3rd and 4th bedrooms are generously sized. Additional features include a dedicated office near the living room, full sized laundry room with utility sink, amazing storage throughout with two coat closets, professionally designed closet organizers, private storage space outside the unit and a private heated parking space with electric car charging capability. The building is well maintained and there are several private and public schools nearby, including highly sought after Nettelhorst down the block. Enjoy the best of this prime East Lakeview location in this distinctive residential building, with easy access to Lake Shore Drive and public transportation, including the express bus stop to downtown and walkability to the Lake and countless shops, restaurants, cafes, fitness studios, grocery stores and more along Broadway and Halsted streets.