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**A Landmark Reimagined ** *Italianate Residence, Circa 1878 - Portions Predating the Great Chicago Fire* Set within Lincoln Park's Mid-North Historic District - a Chicago Landmark district since 1977, known for its exceptional continuity of scale and craftsmanship - this residence is a rare study in architectural preservation. In 2017, it received the **Chicago Landmark Preservation Excellence Award**, recognition of a restoration led by Foster Dale Architects. Built in the 1880s, with portions predating the Great Chicago Fire, the home was once threatened with demolition. Its exterior has since been meticulously restored: a full-width front porch rebuilt from historical evidence, arched-top windows returned to their original configuration, and original cedar wood clapboard siding uncovered beneath decades of aluminum cladding and carefully repaired. Inside, **4,500 square feet** of living space offers an entirely different experience - open, light-filled, and designed for modern life. The home was reconverted from a two-flat to a single-family residence with a rear addition. Five bedrooms and three and a half baths are arranged across thoughtfully composed levels, including a writing studio with its own deck, a lower-level music room, bar and a walkout basement opening onto a private backyard. A rooftop deck off the primary suite adds a quiet retreat above the treetops. Sustainable systems bring modern comfort into the historic frame, including geothermal heating and cooling, high-performance insulation and air sealing, and salvaged materials incorporated throughout the build. A short walk from Lincoln Park public and private schools, some of the best restaurants in the city, excellent local groceries, Oz Park, the Zoo or the beach. A landmark home, honored for its preservation, and reimagined for the way you live today.

BEST & FINAL OFFERS DUE, SAT 7/18 @ 5PM No detail was overlooked in the design and craftsmanship of this exceptional Fitzgerald Architect custom home, ideally situated on an extra-wide 37-foot lot in the heart of Lakeview.Soaring ceilings, transom windows, exquisite millwork, two fireplaces, and plantation shutters create a stunning first impression, while thoughtfully designed living spaces blend timeless elegance with everyday comfort. Designed for effortless entertaining, the chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, premium appliances, an 8-burner professional range, warming drawer, pot filler, an open-concept layout, a butler's pantry, an additional walk-in pantry, and a spacious dining area. The impressive lower level extends the entertaining space with a wet bar and a temperature-controlled 800-bottle wine room. Equally impressive are the home's practical amenities, including three laundry areas, three dishwashers, two beverage refrigerators, multiple mudrooms, dual HVAC systems, heated basement floors, a heated rear patio, irrigation system and a three-car garage. Offering six bedroom--four on the upper level and two on the lower level--offering flexible spaces ideal for guests, home offices, a fitness room, or hobbies. This remarkable home effortlessly accommodates a variety of lifestyles while delivering exceptional luxury, comfort, and functionality. Located on a quiet, one-way residential street, the home is just steps from award-winning Hamilton Elementary School, the Paulina Brown Line station, and the vibrant Lincoln Avenue corridor, where you'll find Whole Foods, boutique shopping, neighborhood restaurants, and a variety of entertainment options.