Chicago Beehive Penthouse!

Chicago Beehive Penthouse!

Chicago Beehive Penthouse!

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Sure, New York might have Central Park, but Chicago has a big white sand beach on Lake Michigan and water so clean that you can actually swim in it - if you are a polar bear. Those who live on the central section of Michigan Avenue in Chicago overlook Grant and Millenium Parks, filled with greenery and fountains, straight over the Great Lake. Regardless of the season, the view is transfixing. New Yorkers and Chicagoans continue their bantering over which is the best city to live, but Manhattanites can’t play with their dog in a beachside dog park or take their morning jog along a sandy shoreline. You be the judge.

Located in one of Chicago’s landmark buildings, the Metropolitan Tower, one of the most enviable living spaces in the city is being offered. The Metropolitan Tower was the first Chicago building to reach the height of 30 floors and is peaked by a 20-foot glass "beehive" of blue glass filled with six 1,000-watt lightbulbs, making the building a standout feature since it was built in 1924 as the Strauss Building. In 2008, a developer began repurposing the building into condominiums. Businessman Michael Polsky bought the 26th and 27th floors of the building that he planned on turning into a two-story residence overlooking the parks, lake and 360-degree views of the city. However, before the interior was started, he purchased the former Gold Coast home of Chase Bank CEO, Jamie Dimon, and put his "beehive" condo on the market.

With its captivating views and the opportunity to buy both floors or just one, many options are available on the use of the historic space. A new owner will be able to engage his own architect and decorating team or use the plans already available from George Larson of Larson Associates, which he has created for the 26th floor. His design covers the grand foyer, living and entertaining space, including private entrance lobby with glass panels, gallery with library, coat room and powder room, a 20×70 living room with glass staircase, dining room, kitchen, garden room and four bathrooms. Penthouse views are vast, placing the best of Chicago and Lake Michigan in full bird’s eye display. Located in the heart of cultural downtown Chicago, walk to the opera, symphony, Art Institute, University Club, Millennium Park, Grant Park and Magnificent Mile restaurants and shopping. For more information.

Penthouse to build out your way in Chicago’s most sought after location in historic beehive building with two options for purchase. Only the 26th floor unit at $2.3 million or offered with the 27th floor included for a total of $3.3 million.

Source: lissaweinstein.com