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189 E. Lake Shore Drive, Streeterville
$2,795,000
The;original;home;of;The;Palm;Restaurant,;The;Mayfair;Regent;Hotel;was;built;in;1924.
In the late 1990s, it was transformed into one of the city’s most prestigious residential
buildings;by;the;award-winning;firm;of;LR;Development.;A;leader;in;the;historic;preser-vation;and;adaptive;reuse;of;existing;structures,;LR;did;an;extraordinary;job;creating;a
luxury condominium in the heart of Chicago’s most important landmark block. The elegant façade and magnificent hotel lobby were preserved, while the interiors were opened
up and customized for the 21st century. Today, The Mayfair includes a maximum of two
residences per floor with a total of 29 homes in the building.
This 3,800-square-foot residence was designed with more family space and less
formality,;reflecting;how;people;live;today.;Rather;than;a;series;of;rooms,;it;is;open;from
end-to-end, enhancing the light and flow. The new state-of-the-art kitchen features
English-style cabinetry, classic marble countertops, superior quality appliances, and an
oversized island with breakfast bar.
Other highlights include a 576-square-foot terrace, a media/family room, a north-facing master suite with a spacious dressing area and a Kohler Environment that provides
a whirlpool, sauna, and steam experience in the bath. Two garage spaces are included
with the sale.
Though occupy-
ing only one city block
(comprised of The Drake
Hotel and just seven apart-
ment buildings), prestigious East
Lake Shore Drive was declared a
historic district in 1985. The beaux
arts-style buildings here offer stun-
ning views of Lake Michigan and
grant residents convenient access
to a host of fashionable shopping,
dining, and entertainment
options on nearby Michigan
Avenue. Former First Lady
Nancy Reagan grew
up here.
3,800 square feet
One-of-a-kind large private terrace
