This spectacular Astor street residence is a true embodiment of Gold Coast elegance. The home was originally designed by Joseph Lyman Silsbee, employer & mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright. This magnificent greystone radiates sophistication, paired w/ opulent, modern appointments. The history of the home is fascinating. Once an apartment building, then condos, the current owners completed a 3-plus year renovation, taking the home down to its exterior shell. Now, it has been completely restored to its former grandeur. A large addition was added, offering expansive spaces for both luxurious living & entertaining. Many original 1891 elements were restored so they could remain in the home, including the main foyer, still intact with original rift-sawn oak carvings, paneling, & gorgeous marble. The main staircase, with carved Oak newel posts & wainscoting was also restored, & some additional materials were thoughtfully recycled into the rebuilt design, such as corbels used in the construction of the theatre. The attached 2 car garage is an added bonus for ease. This is a true Astor Street splendor. Spectacular at the time of original construction, this all new rendition of this Romanesque Revival home is more so. Current finishes include hand-crafted rift-sawn white Oak floors with brass inlay, and beautiful stone materials, direct from Europe. Several light fixtures from the period of the home were restored, along with new custom fixtures. Fully custom cabinets on all levels were utilized, and millwork & detailed walls were crafted onsite, & feature many types of hand-tooled wood details. The house also has nine working fireplaces, spanning all levels. There are several skylights including a large fourth floor skylight over the main staircase with detailed leaded glass, crafted by the Colorsmith Studio. The design offers four and a half floors above grade plus a lower level that rivals none. Two staircases, including the spectacular main stair, plus an elevator, that reach all levels. The main level is the hub of the house w/ a kitchen/family room. Here there is access to the courtyard, as well as a guest suite. The second level is the most expansive space, spanning the full length of the lot. All formal entertaining spaces are located on this level, as well as the casual billards room. The next level up offers the gracious master suite in addition to an office or nursery, and fabulous terrace space. The top level offers 3 addtl bedroom suites. The lower level is complete with a large theatre, tasting room and wine cellar, spa, fitness center, catering kitchen, laundry & storage. The interior of the home was designed to complement the original exterior, and brings a classic traditional style evocative of the 1930s & 40s. The home offers five bedrooms, plus an office or nursery, 7 full, and 5 half baths, & is truly a one of a kind residence with spectacular features not commonly found in most homes: - 21 rooms including two full kitchens - Spectacular bay-windowed living room facing Astor Street - Formal dining room with exposure to gardens - Restored main foyer - Front and back service entrances, both with coat/mud rooms - Two libraries - Paneled billiard room with a windowed cupola - Four generous bedroom suites, one with a lofted lounge area - Two offices with custom built-in millwork - Club room - Sitting room with canvas murals - 17-seat theatre with mini-stage - Paneled spa - Fitness center - Wine cellar - Tasting room - Landscaped yard, plus 2nd and 3rd level terraces - Attached 2 car garage with keyed trash rooms All of these features make for a sensational home, detailed to perfection in a location that is incredibly desirable, close to the lake, Latin School, & the heart of the Gold Coast.
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