579 W Hawthorne

Chicago, IL 60657

Gorgeous stately home situated in the quiet Hawthorne Place historic district, originally developed by prominent Chicago developers and architects in the 1890's. 2011 renovation of this 1924 historic home, which is 5,000 sf and all brick & limestone on a rare double lot 50x130. Bright and open floorplan on 2 levels with grand entry & staircase topped with dramatic custom skylight. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 3 separate living and entertaining areas. 3 full baths up, all with skylights and radiant heated floors. 1 beautiful powder room on main level. Huge primary bedroom features vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace, large terrace & 15x12 walk-in closet (with additional 20 x 13 attic above!). Enormous primary en-suite bath features steam shower, radiant heated floors, oversize Kohler jetted tub. 4 additional large bedrooms (including 2nd ensuite) + lofted den/study on 2nd level. Convenient 2nd floor laundry with new front-loader LG washer and dryer. Dual-zoned HVAC - 1 on each level. Large, open kitchen with custom Scavolini cabinets, professional grade appliances: Wolf six burner range, Sub Zero paneled double fridge, two Bosch dishwashers, Wolf double oven. Oversize island with prep sink and breakfast bar open onto separate breakfast area with floor-to ceiling windows and family room. 2nd Staircase off kitchen next to huge private patio area and paver path to a fully-fenced front yard, with built-in sprinkler system. 2-Car attached garage with brick paver driveway and room for 2 more cars inside gated lot. Homes on this block rarely come on the market and location is key for access to the Lake, LSD, the Loop and area schools: Chicago City Day, Nettlehorst, Francis Parker and The Latin Schools. schools. Recent improvements include: new flat roof and skylights repair and replacement, new LG front-loader washer & dryer, new gate operator installed, installation of new Office/5th BR in previous loft area above the breakfast room and new Tron Solar Panels & System installed.