




1540 N Lake Shore Dr APT 8N, Chicago, IL, 60610
About This Home
Welcome to the iconic 1540 N Lake Shore Drive building impeccably located facing Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach and adjacent to Lincoln Park. A perfect balance of incredible new luxury finishes and restored original details - every inch of this home has been thoughtfully reimagined, redesigned, and restored in 2023. Upon entering the gracious lobby, full time staff will escort you to your semi-private elevator. Arriving at the grand foyer, you will note the amazing detail from white oak flooring with nickel inlays, to the gorgeous upholstered walls in the family room, and the designer powder bath with hand-painted wallpaper and a marble vanity. You will delight in the level of craftsmanship and thoughtful detail! Perfect for entertaining, this home features expansive open living and dining areas with incredible floor to ceiling views of the lake and a cozy natural fireplace, or relax in the spacious family/media room with dry bar, Subzero fridge drawers, upholstered walls with brass inlays. Gourmands will delight in the culinary kitchen with adjacent cozy breakfast room and incomparable fittings and finishes including Gaggenau appliances (including a steam oven and wine fridges) and Eggersmann cabinets. The primary suite will be your sanctuary with lovely views of the Cardinal's mansion and features private sitting area, his and hers closets and dressing rooms and the en-suite of your dreams with heated onyx floors, Japanese soaking tub, lake view and Swiss shower lavatory. The hotel-like guest suite overlooks Navy Pier and has private en-suite bath and sitting area. The current configuration is a 2 bedroom with an large WIC, which could be converted to a 3rd bedroom. 2 generous storage rooms included in basement. Come and see it for yourself!
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: Cooperative
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Double Oven,Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Bar Fridge,Freezer,Disposal,Wine Refrigerator,Cooktop,Water Purifier,Water Purifier Owned,Gas Cooktop,Range Hood
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup,In Unit
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Window Treatments (Blinds,Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16X15
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Window Treatments (Blinds,Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 308
- Dimensions: 22X14
Family Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 529
- Dimensions: 23X23
Features
- Dry Bar,Wet Bar,Storage,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),Bookcases,High Ceilings,Special Millwork,Doorman,Lobby,Separate Dining Room,Pantry
- Window features: Drapes
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning,Gas Log,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 28X7
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Steam,Radiator(s)
- Cooling features: Central Air,Zoned
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,100 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Butler,Pantry-Walk-in,Custom Cabinetry,Pantry,Updated Kitchen),Flooring (Hardwood),Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 14X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Granite)
- Level: Main
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 5X6
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Window Treatments (Blinds,Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 558
- Dimensions: 18X31
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet),Window Treatments (Blinds,Curtains/Drapes),Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 14X24
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 7X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 4X18
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9X9
Walk In Closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11X13
Walk In Closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104
- Dimensions: 8X13
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 17031010180000
- Special condition: List Broker Must Accompany
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water,Front of Property,Side(s) of Property
- Water view: Water,Front of Property,Side(s) of Property
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
Lot
- Features: Landscaped
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Circular Driveway,Off Site,Leased,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
