1343 West School StreetChicago, IL 60657Sale Price: $1,570,125

Stunning curb appeal and upgrades abound in this stately 5 bedroom/4.1 bathroom classic Chicago brick home ideally located in the heart of the Southport Corridor and Burley school district. Meticulously preserved and updated with today's living in mind, this gorgeous residence features a beautifully designed front porch with copper roof, ceiling detail and gas lantern lighting, custom millwork, built-ins and cabinetry throughout, numerous a/v upgrades, abundant natural light, timeless finishes and fixtures, custom lighting and beautifully manicured outdoor spaces. The main floor offers a formal living room with fireplace, separate dining room with custom built-in bar with gorgeous, quartzite countertop and floating mirrored shelving. The custom designed kitchen boasts commercial grade SubZero and Thermador appliances, quartzite countertops with detailed edging, generous storage overlooking an expansive great room with fireplace, built-ins and stairwell atrium that leads to a large mudroom ideally positioned for access to the backyard and garage. There are 2 staircases to the top floors of the home, including a sweeping rear staircase with massive windows allowing for dramatic ambiance and leads to the 2nd floor lofted library boasting grand built-in desks, shelving and an additional fireplace. The 2nd level also offers 3 large bedrooms, including 1 room with ensuite bathroom with a soaking tub, marble countertops and impeccable finishes, 2 additional large bedrooms each with built-ins/desks and large closets and a side by side laundry area complete this level. The top floor boasts an elegant primary retreat complete with separate office/sitting room that offers the ideal work-from-home layout complete with storage, built in television and overlooks the outdoor terrace with partial skyline views. The primary bedroom and bathroom offer a large walk-in closet, spa-like bathroom with separate soaking tub, gorgeous finishes and fixtures, dual vanity with storage and separate shower. The lower level features an oversized family room, 700 bottle wine cellar with custom built-in racks, dry bar with refrigerator, additional bedroom, full bathroom with shower and stunning subway tile and a plethora of storage closets/rooms. The back patio is an entertainer's dream featuring professionally designed landscape architecture, pavers, built-in grill including gas grill and a Green Egg and flanked with a brick fireplace with limestone mantle. Newer lot line to lot line 2.5 car masonry garage with additional storage. All right around the corner from the Southport Corridor's vibrant dining and shopping scene, transportation, health clubs, grocery stores including Whole Foods and a block from Margaret Donahue Park.