1540 N Lake Shore Drive #8N
Chicago, IL 60610

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Welcome to the iconic 1540 N Lake Shore Drive building impeccably located facing Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach and adjacent to Lincoln Park. A perfect balance of incredible new luxury finishes and restored original details - every inch of this home has been thoughtfully reimagined, redesigned, and restored in 2023. Upon entering the gracious lobby, full time staff will escort you to your semi-private elevator. Arriving at the grand foyer, you will note the amazing detail from white oak flooring with nickel inlays, to the gorgeous upholstered walls in the family room, and the designer powder bath with hand-painted wallpaper and a marble vanity. You will delight in the level of craftsmanship and thoughtful detail! Perfect for entertaining, this home features expansive open living and dining areas with incredible floor to ceiling views of the lake and a cozy natural fireplace, or relax in the spacious family/media room with dry bar, Subzero fridge drawers, upholstered walls with brass inlays. Gourmands will delight in the culinary kitchen with adjacent cozy breakfast room and incomparable fittings and finishes including Gaggenau appliances (including a steam oven and wine fridges) and Eggersmann cabinets. The primary suite will be your sanctuary with lovely views of the Cardinal's mansion and features private sitting area, his and hers closets and dressing rooms and the en-suite of your dreams with heated onyx floors, Japanese soaking tub, lake view and Swiss shower lavatory. The hotel-like guest suite overlooks Navy Pier and has private en-suite bath and sitting area. The current configuration is a 2 bedroom with an large WIC, which could be converted to a 3rd bedroom. 2 generous storage rooms included in basement. Come and see it for yourself!

Features

• Property Type: Condo/Townhouse
• Sub Type: Attached Single
• Listing Status: Active
• County/Area: Cook County
• Zip Code: 60610
• Year Built: 1926
• Age: 91-100 Years
• School District: 299
• Sq.Ft.: 4,100 sq ft
• Total Rooms: 8
• Bedrooms: 3
• Full Baths: 2
• Half Baths: 1
• Garage: 2 Car
• # of Parking Spaces: 2
• Fireplace: Wood Burning, Gas Log, 1
• Baths: 3
• View: Front of Property, Side(s) of Property, Water
• Waterfront: Lake Front
• # Of Days For Bd Apprvl: 30
• Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Water Purifier, Water Purifier Owned, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
• Association Amenities: Door Person, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room
• Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet
• Bedrooms Possible: 3
• Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
• Construction Materials: Brick
• Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
• Dining Room: Separate
• Directions: Inner Lake Shore Dr. Between North and Burton
• East: 100
• Entry Level: 8
• Fireplace Location: Living Room
• Flooring: Wood
• Green Supporting Documents: N
• HOA Fee: 5981
• HOA Frequency: Monthly
• Heating: Steam, Radiator(s)
• Interior Features: Dry Bar, Wet Bar, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Special Millwork, Doorman, Lobby, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
• Is Parking Included in Price: No
• Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit
• Living Area Source: Plans
• Lot Features: Landscaped
• Main Type: Residential
• Management Company: FIRST SERVICE RESIDENTIAL
• Max Pet Weight: 999
• North: 1540
• Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Off Site, Leased, Detached, Garage
• Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
• Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
• Rooms: Foyer, Office, Walk In Closet, Pantry, Gallery
• Sewer: Public Sewer
• Special Conditions Details: List Broker Must Accompany
• Special Service Area: N
• Stories Total: 16
• Tax Annual Amount: 30695.04
• Tax Year: 2024
• Total # Units in Building: 28
• Township: North Chicago
• Type Attached: Vintage
• Virtual Tour Date: 2025-07-15T22:06:24
• Water Source: Lake Michigan
• Window Features: Drapes