5000 N Marine Dr #12E, Chicago, IL, 60640

About This Home

Welcome to The Aquitania, a pet friendly luxury 82 unit cooperative building located on Margate Park, steps away from the lakefront, at the east border of the vibrant Uptown neighborhood. This light-filled 1000 SF 1 BR + 1 BA residence blends historic charm and modern conveniences with a gorgeously renovated kitchen and bath boasting exquisite character and vintage features that reflect opulence and grandeur with Hardwood Floors throughout. Amenities include 24-hour door staff, Onsite building manager, Maintenance staff/service, Mailroom, Laundry Rooms, Extra Storage and Bike Rooms. Just steps from the CTA Red Line, Hollywood Beach, Margate Park and the vibrant lifestyle Uptown has to offer. Here you can experience the best of Chicago's history in an old world luxurious setting. The Aquitania was built in 1923 by Ralph C Harris and Byron H Jillson in the Classical Revival style. Its developer was George K Spoor, the co-founder of Essanay Studios and a producer of silent movies during the first two decades of the 20th century. Named after an Ocean Liner, it is recognized by the United States Department of Interiors as one of the National Historic Places to live. This coveted co-opportunity won't last long!