1454 N Dearborn Street

Description

Listed on The National Register of Historic Places, this exceptional Gold Coast property sits on an extra wide & deep 30 X 150 corner lot and comprises a four story 11,000 square foot brick and masonry mansion. Honoring its magnificent heritage, this home underwent an extensive two year gut renovation now boasting six bedrooms/four and one half bathrooms, a gourmet chef's kitchen, elevated living spaces, an elevator, wine cellar, English garden and two incredible roof terraces. Each of the rooms on the first floor have 14' tinted and gilded plaster ceilings, custom wood flooring & exceptional woodwork.The gourmet chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, Sub Zero, Wolf and Miele appliances, glass wall to wall subway tile, iconic custom black & white checkered stone flooring, marble countertops, beverage coolers and a large walk in pantry. The kitchen was expanded & opened up to offer a light filled solarium/breakfast room overlooking the English garden. A massive entry foyer is adorned with custom lighting, wall coverings, flooring, and is the perfect place to welcome guests and display art. The first of two formal living spaces features a stunning fireplace, bay windows overlooking Dearborn street, plaster gilded ceilings and incomparable millwork. The living room flows seamlessly to a stunning family room with an original Eastlake styled mantle over a gas fireplace. Flanking the mantle are floor to ceiling bookcases and a five windowed bay overlooking Burton Street.The formal dining room adjoins the expansive kitchen, while a second gallery provides access. to the spectacular staircase, elevator and powder room. Two staircases provide access to the second level with four gracious bedrooms and two fully updated bathrooms. The primary suite occupies the northeast corner of the home, with tree top views along both Dearborn and Burton. Expanded in the renovation, the primary now offers gracious sleeping quarters, a large dressing room, a large walk-in closet and the convenience of secondary laundry in the suite. The light filled primary bath is outfitted with classic marble flooring, Lefroy Brooks plumbing fixtures, Ann Sachs tile, dual vanities, a large soaking tub and spacious steam shower. The guest bedrooms are all outfitted w/wall coverings, ornamental lighting, and all doors and original brass hardware have been restored to reflect the Historic elegance of the home. 12' ceilings throughout the second and third levels of the home. Grandeur continues on the third level with an additional level of practical living spaces including a huge family room with a wet bar, play room, a guest bedroom with a jack & jill bath, a sixth bedroom, currently outfitted as an office. The sixth bedroom leads to another lovely outdoor space. The light-filled fourth level offers & incredible atrium ceiling and large roof terrace-accessible also via elevator-with living and dining space and incredible 360 views of the skyline and lake to the east. The finished lower level offers a mud room outfitted with. custom built ins with access to the garden from the garage. Multiple storage rooms, a white stone bathroom, large laundry room and another stunning recreation room & climate controlled wine cellar complete the lower level. The elegance continues outdoors with a landscaped English garden that leads to an extra wide two car garage. The garage includes an updated 1bed/1bath coach house & side driveway along Burton Street. Too many upgrades and details to list including a slate mansard roof, replaced and replicated Marvin windows, renovated copper water service, electrical service, updated AV, three zoned heating & Air Conditioning. All steps from the Lake on one of the most magnificent tree lined streets in the Gold Coast.