Glorious 2 bed/2 bath duplex in the Observatory Condominiums, a historic stone mansion and adjoining former school. This unit is in the School (entrance on 46th Street side of the property) on the 3rd and 4th floors. This building has an elevator. Be welcomed into the magnificent living room with high ceilings, hardwood floors with an electric fireplace which will heat up the room on cool nights and days. The sunny kitchen has cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Inside the utility closet there is a brand new furnace for energy efficiency (heating and cooling/central A/C), stacked laundry and pantry shelving for storage. Upstairs in the large primary bedroom has an astounding walk-in closet. The primary bath has a double sink vanity set into a cherry cabinet with drawers and cabinet space. The professionally landscaped, gated grounds have mature trees and benches for enjoying the private outdoor space. It is a terrific location. This gem is blocks away from beautiful Lake Michigan! Access to the lakefront is effortless-either by the newly built pedestrian bridges or by the 47th St bridge. Walkscore shows that it is very walkable and bikeable with great transit options. There is a shopping corridor on 47th St which boasts a Binnys, Ross, Walgreens and various dining options there or close by. You are just a mile from the 53rd St entertainment center with great shopping and restaurants. And there is no shortage to grocery store options! Mariano's, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are just minutes away. Mandrake Park is a few blocks north with a running track. Excellent credit is required and long term tenant is preferred. Smoking is not permitted in the unit or on the property. Pets are possible with a pet fee. One parking space included inside the gated and secured parking lot. The building is quiet and carefully maintained. Excellent credit and work history desired - income should be 3x rent - all adult occupants must view property - application fee.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Possible: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 12 x 18
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 12
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Walk In Closet
- Walk In Closet: 8 x 9
- Walk In Closet Level: Second
- Laundry: 5 x 10
- Laundry Level: Main
- Living Room Dimensions: 18 x 21
- Living Room Level: Main
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Hardwood Floors
- First Floor Laundry
- First Floor Full Bath
- Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
- Storage
- Ceiling - 10 Foot
- Open Floorplan
- Some Carpeting
- Some Window Treatment
- Dining Combo
- Granite Counters
- Furnished Description: No
- Flooring: Carpet
Appliances
- Yes
- Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Electric
- Heating Features: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Indv Controls
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Area Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 10 x 6
- Kitchen Level: Main
Exterior and Lot Features
- Storms/Screens
- Cable Access
Land Info
- Lot Description: Common Grounds, Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Park Adjacent, Sidewalks
Garage and Parking
- Driveway: Asphalt, Shared, Off Alley
- Parking Features: Assigned, Off Alley, Side Apron, Parking Lot, Rear/Side Entry
- Parking Total: 1
Homeowners Association
- Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Security Door Lock(s)
- Pets Allowed: Additional Pet Rent, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit
- Cats Allowed: Yes
- Dogs Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Multi-Unit Info
Rental Info
- Rent Includes: Water, Parking, Scavenger, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, Air Conditioning
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Cook
- Directions: 47th and Drexel - South to property - Entrance on 46th Street
- Source Property Type: Residential Lease
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Observatory Condominiums
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3839
- Subdivision: Observatory Condominiums
- Township: Hyde Park
- Property Subtype: Residential Lease
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1600
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Structure Type: 1/2 Duplex, Condo-Duplex, Vintage
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
- Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Home Features
- Other Equipment: Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)