1437 S Prairie Ave. #J

Check out virtual tour and video for walkthrough of home! A stunning extra wide 3820 sf. townhome in the city, with a single-family-home feel, tucked away in the sought-after Historic Prairie Avenue. Surrounded by great schools, parks, minutes from the lake, Lake Shore Drive, Museum Campus, Soldier Field, fantastic dining & nightlife on Michigan Ave, shopping on Roosevelt, grocery stores including Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Jewel, Home Depot, easy access to expressways and public transit- Roosevelt CTA train stop, Metra South Shore line, and numerous bus lines. YOU are minutes from South Loop Elementary (Performance Rating 1+), St Mary's, and Jones High School Prep(Performance Rating 1+). Tucked away in a clean, safe, private community, you are minutes away from notable skyscrapers, but without the hassle of living downtown. Front door opens to the center of a raised, private, professionally managed courtyard with no vehicle passage, making it a safe space for outdoor activities. THIS home has a beautiful brick and copper construction, south facing with large windows on all 3 stories - bringing in ample sunlight to greet you throughout the home. Well maintained, and completely renovated in a warm contemporary style. The home also has 2 attached, fully covered parking spots with ample space for storage. PROPERTY is worth a visit to see the designer painted walls, beautifully stained oak hardwood floors, crown moldings, and abundant bay windows, balcony, and deck on the 3rd floor. When you walk in from the private courtyard, you enter a formal entryway with curved wall foyer, a coat closet, beautiful french doors and a hallway to the kitchen. The french doors open to the spacious great room , while the hallway leads you to the extra large kitchen . The stairs off the kitchen take you to the basement where there is parking and storage. THE great room has expansive bay windows that are south facing and brings in ample sunlight from the courtyard. The XL great room combines living and dining areas, with recessed lighting and a gas fireplace to keep you warm. The extra large kitchen has abundant room to cook for guests and is equipped with brand new updates including a modern quartz countertop, new extra-deep single bowl sink, abundant cabinets in a modern white and navy combination, as well as SS appliances. The large island with navy blue cabinet compliments the stylish feel of this home. The 1st level also has a half bath perfect for guests. Center oak hardwood stairs is brightened by a large skylight, giving additional natural light. THE 2nd floor features a generously sized master bedroom suite with 4+ large sunny windows that opens to a private balcony, brand new luxurious carpeting, 2 large walk in closets (one of the closets can be used as a home office), beautiful crown molding, and extra space for a sitting room in front of a 2nd fireplace. The suite opens to a master bath with large jacuzzi tub by the window, double sink and vanity, a large stand-in shower with Grohe multi head shower system and beautiful marble throughout. This floor also has a large utility room with laundry and mechl room including a new 75 gallon water heater. FURTHER up, the third floor invites you to 3 bedrooms or 2 bedrooms plus a den/office/bar with French doors and opens to a large deck. It also has plumbing for wet bar and gas lines for a grill on the deck. The 3 bedrooms have cathedral ceilings and ample closet space . One of the bedrooms is a suite with its own bathroom. There is also a 3rd full bath in the hallway, with additional linen closet and 2nd utility room. The home is dual zoned for energy saving measures. From the 3rd floor deck, you can see the giant screens inside Soldier Field and enjoy some magical moments, be it football or music concerts. This area continues to attract tons of exciting projects with investments like The 78, and Chicago's Old Post Office.