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50 E Cedar ST Chicago, IL 60611

6 Beds

5.5 Baths

5,000 SqFt

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09/15/2024 05:35 AM

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,000 sqft

Price per Sqft $350

MLS Listing ID 12035461

Style Greystone

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1898

Annual Tax Amount $55,859

Tax Year 2022

Lot Dimensions 27X129

Property Description

Sensational location and amazing, unexpected outdoor space like nothing you have seen in the city! This timeless Romanesque designed single family home was built in 1892 by important architect L. Gustav Hallberg. Entering the home through the wood paneled vestibule into the central foyer with 12-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and access to all the spacious rooms on the first floor. The double living rooms have matching detailed gas fireplaces, large south facing windows that bring in generous natural light. The sitting room has a gorgeous pocket door as you enter into the stunning dining room with wood paneling, fireplace, gold leaf ceiling and hidden bar. Truly a gracious space for entertaining. The light filled eat in cook's kitchen features a spacious island and granite countertops. But the prime feature is the bank of windows overlooking the beautiful views of the expansive backyard and patio. Totally unexpected. The grand staircase with original wood paneling leads up to the second floor where you are greeted to the Music room/library with built in bookcases, featuring antique ornamentation and framed by a dramatic architectural arch from Thailand. The Primary suite features a fireplace, two walk in closets and spacious primary bath. Large family room with fireplace, built in bookcases, overlooks tree-lined Cedar Street. A second full bathroom, laundry and wet bar complete this floor. Stairs to the third floor has an amazing skylight and leads to four large bedrooms, two full baths, and two additional fireplaces. (The house has a total of 7 gas fireplaces.) Lower level offers office space, one bedroom apartment with kitchenette, full bath, and a private entrance to Cedar Street. This unique space is ideal for a home office, separate quarters for a nanny or adult family member. The lower level also features a cedar closet, abundance of storage and additional laundry. The backyard is like nothing else, gorgeous professionally landscaped garden and patio with pergola and gazebo . You will feel like you are on a European vacation in this is spectacular outdoor space. This special home is located on the tree lined Cedar Street which is just steps to the lake, high end shopping and dining. A prime, easy-access deeded parking spot across the street conveys with the house.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Area Chi - Near North Side

Rooms

Basement Full

Interior

Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Number 7

Fireplaces Type Gas Starter

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood

Laundry Multiple Locations, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Patio, Storms/Screens

Garage Detached

Garage Spaces 1.0

Community Features Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Waterfront false

Building

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Ogden Elementary

Middle Schools Ogden Elementary

High Schools Lincoln Park High School

School District 299 , 299, 299

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

Listed by Emily Destefano • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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