Live and Play Chicago - Fall/Winter 2009

$1,349,000

PLAY:

1447 W. Wolfram, Lakeview

When the back-
yard just isn’t enough,
neighborhood residents
head to the South Lakeview
Playground Park, located
only a block from this home.
Equipment here includes a
large playground, gazebo, and
basketball court. This park
is also host to city events
like the summertime
Movies in the Parks
program.

This 5,000-square-foot single-family home’s handsome limestone façade makes a striking first impression. The interior incorporates a number of unique design elements including a central atrium with skylights above, a custom staircase with wrought iron balusters, six-paneled doors, recessed lighting, and arched transom windows. The family friendly floor plan includes five upstairs bedrooms, a rare find in the city. The lower level is currently one huge space open for recreation, media, exercise, home office, etc., but could easily be divided into separate rooms. Amenities include a fenced front yard, a rear deck, a low-maintenance backyard, and a two-car garage.

Located just north of Diversey and just west of Southport, this block of Wolfram is a quiet residential street with a comfortable blend of single-family homes and two-flats. It is a true neighborhood where everyone knows each other and neighboring kids play together. The Wellington and Diversey El stations are nearby, as well as several great res-taurants,;including;Que;Rico,;Erwin’s,;Penny’s;Noodle;Shop,;and;Fiorentino’s.;You’ll;pass Starbucks and Einstein’s Bagels on your way if you are walking to the Diversey El station.