The Location
Lakeview is an historic lakefront neighborhood. Lake Michigan is the most stunning feature of the area and offers unlimited potential for recreation. Walk through the Park to Diversey, Belmont, and Montrose Harbors. Look south at Chicago's amazing skyline. Ride a bicycle through Lincoln Park. Enjoy a round of golf at Waveland Golf Course or a tennis match at the Waveland Tennis Courts.
To the west are Lakeview's many retail and entertainment districts. Broadway, Clark, and Halsted Streets are all teaming with fine dining, diverse shopping and gathering places including cafes, pubs, bars, and lounges. Enjoy an evening out at the movie theaters in Landmark Century Mall or a performance at one of the many theaters. On workdays or weekends, hop a bus or the El for a quick ride downtown.
Lakeview is known for representative architecture of each period of the city's expansion. 19th century mansions, prairie-style flats, 1920's vintage condominiums and cooperatives, Mies Van Der Rohe's glass and steel monoliths, and mid-century classics are all represented. 3800 N. Lake Shore Drive proudly stands among these great structures.
The Home
3800 N. Lake Shore Drive, completed in 1927, was designed by architect B. Leo Steif and built by Avery Brundage. The shape of the building site allowed the semi-circular design of this Tudor Gothic structure. The massive, two-story limestone base contrasts beautifully with the red brick that clads the upper floors. Contemporary admirers felt it reminiscent of an English castle along the lakefront.
The grand and gracious lifestyle of the 1920's awaits the owners of unit 9C. Vintage elegance blends seamlessly with modern conveniences in this updated three bedroom, three bath apartment.
The unit opens to an entry vestibule and gallery foyer with coved and barreled ceilings. This grand space is ideal for welcoming guests and is large enough to accommodate a table and mirror or small seating area. One immediately notices the rich hardwood floors as well as the thick crown, base and case moldings that extend throughout most of the unit.
The gallery opens to an elegant formal living room with dramatic east and north views of the park and lake. This commodious room allows for a variety of seating arrangements as well as a grand piano. A gas fireplace with intricately carved stone mantel is a delightful focal point.
Folding French doors separate the living room from the formal dining room. This space functions as a family/dining room for the current owners. Custom built cabinetry and shelving, including a discretely hidden entertainment center, lines the north wall and provides a space for displaying china and glassware. Large windows and a French door allow light to flood the space and open to a west facing fire escape. All of the windows on the west side of the unit have been rebuilt and fully-restored with antique hardware.
The expansive and beautifully updated kitchen is bright and inviting. A separate breakfast area is perfect for informal dining. The ample counter space, featuring new granite accented by a stone tile backsplash, facilitates cooking and entertaining on a grand scale. Other finishes include white raised panel cabinets and ceramic tile floors. Quality appliances include a newer stainless steel refrigerator/freezer and dishwasher, double ovens, a warming drawer, a microwave and a range cook top.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a full bath that was recently redone with dramatic finishes including marble floors, wainscoting in a combination of white subway tile and mosaic tile, a new tub with shower, a new toilet, an original vintage pedestal sink, and a slim-profile radiator. This bath functions well as a powder room for guests. Also adjacent to the kitchen is a former maid's room that is ideal as an office or child's bedroom.
The master suite is ample and features wonderful east views of the lake. The en suite bath was expanded and totally redone with double Kohler pedestal sinks, a new toilet, a recessed storage cabinet, a spa-like walk-in steam shower with bench seat and rain and spray showers, and ceramic tile floors and wainscoting. Two professionally organized walk-in closets provide excellent storage.
There are two additional bedrooms including a large guest bedroom with en suite bath and double closets. This room is large enough to hold an office as well as a sleeping area. The bath features a pedestal sink, the original tub, and a walk-in shower. The third bedroom has a window seat. Both bedrooms have wonderful east and north views of the park and lake.
Other features of unit 9C include: Space Pac air conditioning; in-unit LG Tromm full-size washer and dryer; wiring for sound in the living room, dining room and kitchen; window treatments throughout; and excellent closet and storage space.
3800 N Lake Shore Drive is a professionally managed building with on-site manager and engineer. A beautifully landscaped outdoor garden is an ideal space for gatherings. On-site garage parking is virtually unlimited for residents at $170 per month per car. There is also ample guest parking. The building is pet friendly and welcomes dogs of all sizes.
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Grand Gallery Foyer
Formal Living Room
Dining/Family Room
Kitchen with Breakfast Area
Master Suite
Master Bath
Guest Suite
Guest Bath
Third Bath
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