1453 E 56th St. #2

Beautiful vintage condo in prime Hyde Park location within the Ray school district - a quiet, tree-lined, residential street blocks from the University of Chicago campus, 55th Street shopping center (Trader Joe's, Walgreens, Pot Belly's), 57th Street eateries, lakefront and Metra Electric 55th-57th Street stations. This condominium has been freshly painted with newly refinished floors and new lighting throughout. The eat-in kitchen has been upgraded with white Bianca Carrera quartz counters, a new Bosch dishwasher and aquamarine glass tile backsplash. Additional work space is provided by a refinished butcher block cabinet. The south-facing dining room features a solid built-in walnut hutch. The living room showcases a charming decorative fireplace flanked by built-in shelves and a quaint Juliet balcony offers treetop views. A large, private and secured back deck with unobstructed southern exposure directly off the kitchen provides a peaceful retreat with picturesque views of lush yards. Heat is included in the monthly assessment. Building amenities include free laundry, bike storage and a generously-sized, private walk-in storage locker. The building is secured by a locked side gate, high brick wall behind the building and locked entrances to the individual back decks. In-unit washer/dryer allowed by HOA. Investor-friendly. One block from #171 bus route and parking on block typically easy to find.