Monday, November 4, 2013

For Sale by Owner $359,999

This top-floor, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 1800-square foot condo in Rogers Park is ideally located a few minutes' walk from beaches, parks, playgrounds, trendy restaurants, cozy cafes and Loyola University.

Three generous outdoor spaces allow for outdoor dining, patio gardening and offer beautiful views.

Two secure parking spaces, including one private garage, are included in the asking price.

The early twentieth century building retains its vintage charm while offering the contemporary comfort and luxury of a 1999 total rehab. Each unit in the friendly building is unique, with its own individual floor plan.

Kitchen


A kitchen full of storage and ample work space features Merillat maple cabinets and granite counter tops. Kenmore Elite, Energy Star appliances including a french door, double freezer refrigerator,  a double-convection oven and gas range and a convection microwave are less than two years old.



The free-standing cabinet pictured above is a vintage high school trophy case and is also available for sale.

Monday, October 28, 2013

Living Room





Living Room from the Fireplace




The spacious, light-drenched living room is really two relaxing spaces, including the hearth of a working gas fireplace with attractive artificial logs.

Two patio doors lead from this living area to a terra cotta tiled balcony.

Living Room from the Hall Entry

Powder Room

An elegant powder room is conveniently located near the front entry, off the living room.

Master Suite



The generous bedroom opens onto its own private balcony. A separate dressing room is equipped with customizable Elfa shelving from The Container Store.













The master bathroom features a double sink vanity, spa bathtub, separate shower with glass door, marble floors and shower walls and an entire wall of glass brick, filling the room with natural light at all times of the year.


















Home Office

The third bedroom can also serve well as a home office, with a full closet equipped with customizable Elfa shelving from The Container Store as well as a convenient nook for a small desk or other office furniture.

Second Full Bathroom



Conveniently located centrally to all bedrooms, the second full bath features fresh new subway tile and glass brick windows.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Patios

Front Balcony at Midday
View from the Master Bedroom Balcony in the Evening
Two beautiful balconies at the front of the unit, (in addition to the large back porch and outside stairway) are exposed to full sunlight for about half the day, allowing for vegetable or ornamental gardening.