A 1920s Chicago penthouse with unique features once owned by a Hollywood star has hit the market.
A five-bedroom, 7,750-square-foot townhouse built in 1927 and once owned by silent film actress Colleen Moore is listed for $4,350,000.
The property features a two-story living room that includes a wood-burning fireplace, linen paneling, an ornamental plaster barrel-vault ceiling, and oversized windows that open to a private 61-foot terrace.
Further inside, the dining room seats 22 at the main table and has a sun terrace, ideal for cozier parties.
A five-bedroom, 7,750-square-foot townhouse built in 1927 that was owned by silent film actress Colleen Moore is listed for $4,350,000
The property features a two-story living room that includes a wood-burning fireplace and linen paneling.
Jennifer Ames, an agent with Engel & Völkers Chicago, said, ‘The previous owner is said to have hosted President John F. Kennedy there. There are incredible formal rooms, but also many other informal rooms that are well designed for families.’
Further inside, the dining room seats 22 at the main table and has a sun terrace, ideal for cozier parties.
Jennifer Ames, an agent with Engel & Völkers Chicago, said, ‘The previous owner is said to have hosted President John F. Kennedy there. There are incredible formal rooms, but also many other informal rooms that are well designed for families.’
The multi-story townhouse also has a paneled library that is equipped with another wood-burning fireplace and five full bathrooms, as well as two half-bathrooms.
But it’s the original speakeasy-style bar hidden in the library that has caught most people’s attention.
Ames described it: ‘The library has a shelf of fake books. Behind it is a speakeasy that was probably built during the Prohibition era and is now a bar area.’
Another bar has also been built on the property in the original style more recently.
But it’s the original speakeasy-style bar hidden in the library that has caught most people’s attention.
Ames described it: ‘The library has a shelf of fake books. Behind it is a speakeasy that was probably built during the Prohibition era and is now a bar area.’
The white kitchen has been fully equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, including a high-end refrigerator, bar refrigerator, dishwasher, and wine refrigerator.
The white kitchen has been fully equipped with top-quality appliances, including a high-end refrigerator, wet bar refrigerator, dishwasher and wine refrigerator.
It also has a walk-in pantry along with a breakfast area and is adjacent to the family room and an office, both with custom built-ins, a beamed ceiling, and a gas fireplace.
Ames noted: ‘The kitchen, family room and office are open but connected. It’s got a nice family setup.’
The home has also been updated with 21st century modifications and features two laundry centers, an upstairs game room, and a temperature-controlled wine closet.
Additionally, the master bedroom includes a gas fireplace, double walk-in closets, and a stunning bathroom with huge marble slabs.
The multi-story townhouse also features five full bathrooms and two half-bathrooms.
The multi-story townhouse also has a paneled library that is equipped with another wood-burning fireplace and five full bathrooms, as well as two half-bathrooms.
Other features include a walk-in closet, cathedral ceilings and central air conditioning.
The building also features a full-time doorman, an on-site manager, access to a new fitness center, valet parking and a landscaped terrace for the monthly association fee of $9,027.
‘When they renovated it, they expanded the apartment taking advantage of the outside space. A major construction project was carried out in 1998-99 and more were done in 2010,’ the agent explained.
Additionally, the master bedroom includes a gas fireplace, double walk-in closets, and a stunning bathroom with huge marble slabs.
Other features include a walk-in closet, cathedral ceilings and central air conditioning.
The building also features a full-time doorman, an on-site manager, access to a new fitness center, valet parking and a landscaped terrace for the monthly association fee of $9,027.
