The elegance of northern Italy, in this completely new Gold Coast Home, with the original facade, perfectly restored. Unbelievable attention to detail with all the finest materials imported from northern Italy, including the marble, and the intricately designed wood flooring. Entering this home from lovely tree lined Bellevue Place. You will find a gracious living room with imported stone, fireplace, custom woodwork, and moldings with exquisite flooring 11 foot ceilings with a dramatic, Wrought iron stairway leading to the upper levels. There is an open dining room area just before you enter the kitchen, through carved arch ways, But no step up. There's an elevator that leads to all floors and the finished lower level featuring a fully equipped exercise room, full bath and an oversized two car garage. The extremely high end custom kitchen is not like any other you have ever seen and Leeds to a cozy family room, and a very large deck with a fireplace. The second floor has two en-suite bedrooms while the mail bedroom suite located on the third floor has a fireplace, a huge walk-in closet room, a stunning spacious floor to ceiling marble spa bath, with shower and tub. Double sinks. The fourth floor is a treasure, featuring a skylighted gathering room, full bath, bar, and a open deck looking over the beautiful street. This home is for the person that appreciates quality and architecture. It has not been staged so your clients can imagine their own furnishings here.

This exceptional 3,500-square-foot apartment, nestled within a secure and architecturally remarkable building on East Lake Shore Drive, is a splendid fusion of sophistication for entertaining and opulent family living. Prepare to embark on a new chapter of luxury living.As you step through the stunning entrance hall, dramatic archways beckon you into a well-conceived floor plan. To your right, panoramic cityscape views stretch along Lake Shore Drive, offering an enchanting vista that embraces the entire northern shoreline, complete with the glistening waters of Lake Michigan, pristine sandy beaches, and the captivating night lights. Adjacent to the living room, you'll discover an exquisite library adorned with built-in bookshelves and an elegant bar, setting a refined ambiance. Three generously sized ensuite bedrooms await in this wing.At the opposite end of the apartment, a grand dining room comfortably accommodates up to 20 guests beneath the radiant glow of an expansive crystal chandelier. Double doors open onto Juliet balconies, allowing you to relish the outside world. The inspired de Giulio kitchen is a culinary masterpiece, equipped with a Wolf range, Sub-Zero integrated fridge, and a central island with seating to enjoy the ever-evolving cityscape as it transitions from day to night.The kitchen, powder room, and laundry room underwent a lavish renovation in 2006, followed by a meticulous redesign of the primary bath and closet in 2018, garnering two Crystal Key awards for their exceptional design in the Chicagoland area. The apartment is further complemented by a sun-drenched office.The primary bath is a masterpiece of Pratt and Larsen custom tile moldings gracing the entire space, complemented by a 2.5-inch wainscot band and crown molding. Among its most striking features are 18-karat gold plated faucets and antique terracotta dragon gargoyles that emit steam in the shower room.The timeless elegance of this apartment seamlessly extends to the Renaissance-style building itself, boasting a 24-hour doorman and magnificent wrought-iron and glass doors. The grand main lobby leaves a lasting impression with its soaring 30-foot ceiling adorned with intricately painted plaster, reminiscent of the Escorial palace near Madrid. Located on one of the city's most prestigious streets, you'll enjoy immediate access to the Magnificent Mile, renowned restaurants, upscale shopping, hotels, and cultural experiences.This property offers an extraordinary location and exceptional value for those seeking the pinnacle of luxury living.

THE BEN ROSE HOME-a mid-century modern architectural treasure cantilevered over the ravines, the 2 steel and glass buildings have incredible vistas of the surrounding woods Designed by A. James Speyer protege of Mies Van der Rohe and David Haid. Main house: 4 bedrms/3baths Pavilion/guest house: kitchen/ bath + 4 car interior parking. New interior/exterior steel/window renovation+new roofs-carpeting and more! MAGICAL!

A tranquil retreat from the busy city just 35 minutes from downtown Chicago next to the forest preserve, and a small creek this custom designed mid-century, modern home constructed of boulders and heavy timber in a secluded 1+ acre setting is perfect for the nature lover. This home was featured in Crain's Chicago it has a vaulted wood beamed ceiling great room with a stone fireplace for cozy, family and guest entertaining. The Premier bedroom suite has 3 exposures, looking out over the forest preserve the three other rooms can be used as bedrooms or offices there is a separate dining room and a large kitchen with breakfast area with solid wood cabinets leading out to a large deck with fire pi the zoning allows one horse to be kept on the property, but there are stables within walking distance this is indeed a very secluded magical, setting perfect for full-time or vacation living.