Real Estate

Wow! House: Historic Lake Shore Drive French Chateau

This 10 bed, 7 half-bath home has 12,000 square feet.

Address: 1516 N Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60610

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 7 Half
Square Feet: 12,000 sqft

Cost: $15,750,000

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Built: 1916

Embark on a once in a lifetime restoration of a Historic Chicago mansion along the highly sought after Lake Shore Drive. One of the "Seven Houses on Lake Shore Drive District! A French Chateau inspired stone main house with four stories and nearly 12,000 sq ft of potential living space as well as a 2,400 square foot two story coach house. The location provides breathtaking, uninterrupted views of Lake Michigan and is just steps away from Lincoln Park as well as a short walk to the heart of Chicago and The Magnificent Mile! Classic details and features are found throughout this magnificent space including beautiful mill work, marble staircases, stained glass windows, stone walls, rich wood paneling and herringbone laid hardwood floors. Take the elevator or ascend the curved marble staircase adorned with stained glass windows and arrive on the second level with 16 ft soaring ceilings, impressive detail, and generous space. Own a part of Chicago history in this remarkable property!

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