Living in the Chicago Clouds!

Living in the Chicago Clouds!

Living in the Chicago Clouds!

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Chicago has some of the most seen buildings in the world such as the 1920’s Wrigley Building that anchors the southern section of the Magnificent Mile, the 1960’s corn-cob shaped Marina City that was on TV every week in the opening scenes for The Bob Newhart Show and the 1970’s Sears (Willis) Tower that was the tallest building in the world for almost 25 years and starred in The Dark Knight Batman movie in 2008. The 2009 addition of Trump International Hotel and Tower to the city’s postcard skyline is another jewel in the city’s portfolio of famous architectural design. The Trump penthouse is for sale at $32 million.

This mind boggling 14,250 square-foot, full-floor penthouse on the top of the tower is 1,178’ above the ground on the 89th floor. Just about at the same height where clouds form. The Trump people claim it’s the highest residence in the Western Hemisphere, offering 360-degree views from the floor to 16’ ceiling glass walls that surround the home with views to Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Window coverings are clearly optional since no one can see in except airline passengers.

The skyscraper was originally planned as a 150-story building that would reach 2,000’, but due to the 2001 World Trade Center attack, the height was scaled down to its current 1,389’ and 92 floors by the time it was completed in 2009. Its positioning on the Chicago River across the river from the Chicago Loop, in the River North Gallery District, gives it sweeping views of the river and water traffic. It occupies the former site of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Luxury is what it’s all about for the condominium owners and hotel guests here. Though entering through a private owner’s entrance separate from the hotel, owners have full access to all the glamorous amenities of world class restaurants, spa and pool with in-home services also available.

The 89th floor penthouse sells as a shell for the buyer’s architect and designer. Taxes will be $320,000 a year with monthly maintenance fees currently set at $12,000 a month. A total of 15 parking spaces are set aside for the penthouse at a cost of $100,000 each.

Currently listed at $32 million with 5 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms unfinished, the listing agent estimates that the same unit in New York City would cost about $100 million.

Source: www.coldwellbankeronline.com