Wow! House: Private Madison Park Location Adds To $1.2M Art Moderne Home's Appeal

CHICAGO, IL — The Madison Park Avenue area that staddles the Hyde Park-Kenwood border is bit like a Russian nesting doll, its own tiny, unofficial neighborhood hidden within a bigger neighborhood. That location is one of the many charms of this beautiful six-bedroom, 5,310-square-foot home on this private two-block parkway.

The house is on a double lot at 1302 E. Madison Park Ave., and it is listed at $1.2 million. It was originally put on the market October of last year for $1.3 million, but the price was reduced Jan. 24.

Built in 1936, this residence boasts a classy and elegant Art Moderne design inside and out. One of the most noticeable examples of this style is the two-story foyer's curved main staircase with its unique metal railings.

The house features a wealth of large windows — including a few rounded glass block windows — that keep the spacious interior filled with natural light. That's definitely evident in the first-floor living room, library and, naturally, the breakfast-sun room.

Other attractive elements of the home include a period master bathroom with a sauna and separate tub and shower and a private backyard with a basketball court and flagstone patio.

• Address: 1302 E Madison Park, Chicago, Illinois
• Price: $1,200,000
• Square Feet: 5310
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1936
• Features: A quintessential example of Art Moderne, a late Art Deco style that originated in the Bauhaus, this grand home sits on a double lot on the highly desirable private street, East Madison Park. Its streamlined design and curved features, such as the staircase with distinctive Art Moderne metal work, express the excitement of the Machine Age of the 1930s and reflect the emerging style of the period. This home showcases many of the technological advances and modern style that were new to the era, including central air, concrete floors (under the new carpet), glass block curved window, and a focus on many large windows to let in the incredible natural sunlight!This early Mid-Century Modern home features an amazing open and flowing floorplan that is highly desirable for today's buyer! Enter the home into the extraordinary rounded two-story foyer, which is filled with light and showcases the one of a kind curved staircase. Benefiting from its unique square floorplan, the first floor of the home has very spacious rooms that are perfect for entertaining. There is a large living room with a fireplace and curved bay window, formal dining room, a library with a large picture window and doors to the terrace that overlooks the private yard, and a large kitchen with an adjacent breakfast/sun room to enjoy views of the garden. The second floor features four spacious bedrooms, three of which are en-suite. The master bedroom has several large closets, a sauna, and luxurious period master bath with separate tub and shower and a rounded ceiling feature. The walk-out lower level is only a couple feet below grade and has its own side entrance, as well as access to a patio. Perfect for in-law, nanny or a home office, the lower level has two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a large family room with a fireplace. The huge private backyard is complete with mature trees, a flagstone patio and a basketball court. This home features a rare attached two car garage.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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