1137 W Monroe Unit 1

Chicago, IL 60607

As any Chicagoan will attest, the West Loop is one of Chicago's hottest neighborhoods-and a smart investment in your future. And with a residential vibe and a brownstone sensibility-all just a short stroll from Randolph's acclaimed Restaurant Row and the bustling Fulton Market District-1137 W. Monroe St. Unit 1 is an investment in luxury, too. Award-winning interior design firm Richar Interiors helmed a top-to-bottom revamp of this four-story 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath townhouse that encompasses all 4055 square feet. Named 'Chicago Interior Designer of the Year' by the Design Center at the Merchandise Mart and Luxe Interiors + Design magazine, Richar made materiality, custom millwork and fine finishes a foundational priority-think new hardwood floors, custom stairs with glass railings, thoughtfully placed built-ins, new baseboards and ceiling trim, and custom California Closets throughout-before layering in rich interior design elements like custom window treatments, plantation shutters and elegant light fixtures (not to mention some cool sustainability features including UV-filtering windows). On the ground level, a considerable recreation room, a sophisticated guest room/office, a full bath (all with heated floors) and a two-car attached heated garage reside. On the main level, a generous living room and formal dining room give way to a statement kitchen that flaunts a masterful upgrade in the form of custom cabinetry, high-end appliances with refrigeration drawers, a 200-bottle wine fridge and a built-in Miele espresso maker. The main level also boasts a pretty powder room, a natural light-flooded family room with built-in TV cabinet and a bonus balcony because of the home's coveted corner plot. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms with built-in window benches (perfect for kids) are artfully linked by a jack-and-jill bath, while a third larger bedroom with ensuite and a convenient laundry space enhance the layout. But it's the fourth-floor master suite that commands attention. Here, custom details like the headboard panels and a built-in, king-size bed frame with coordinating nightstands draw the eyes in while his-and-her walk-in closets and a mod master bath with a freestanding tub, glass-encased shower and a sleek dual vanity bring the spa vibes. The top floor continues to stun with a work-from-home office space and a 350 square-foot deck for open-air good times. Whether you want to spread out or come together, 1137 W. Monroe St. (Unit 1) lives like a single-family home in an area dominated by condos.