Smashing Pumpkins Home Not a Pumpkin!

Smashing Pumpkins Home Not a Pumpkin!

Smashing Pumpkins Home Not a Pumpkin!

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Billy Corgan, of Smashing Pumpkins fame, isn’t too happy with the direction music is going in the 21st Century. Billy thinks music has become boring, nothing new to get us to sit up and take notice. Nothing like Dylan, the Beatles, or Springsteen to get our attention. So the big question Billy considers is which country will the next breakthrough in music come from? Even he notices that not much is coming from the United States - the country that started it all. Of course Il Divo has the rest of the world in a lather, but we doubt Billy would approve.

Billy has had his full second floor condo in this beautiful, historic home on and off the market for several years. This exquisitely detailed Patterson McCormick mansion was built in 1892 with all the refinements of that period’s craftsmanship lovingly preserved. We know back then that rooms were large, windows were tall and ceilings were high. Fireplaces were used for heat and their mantles were like statement jewelry. The owner of the building clearly respects its vintage as you will see; every detail is polished and clipped to perfection. The 3,700sf condo has 2 bedrooms and 3 baths, with a stunning entrance foyer framing what appears to be a reception room fireplace with large windows on either side. In fact the huge windows in this home, especially on the 2nd floor, give lush, views of treetops and dappled sunlight but are so large that all rooms are filled with natural light. The living room and dining room are huge - ideal for entertaining - with carefully detailed paneling and intricately laid walnut herringbone wood floors. There are four wood-burning fireplaces with lovely onyx accents. Enjoy the fresh air from two balconies; one opening with double doors to the front tree-lined street and one off the kitchen that faces the garden. The two bedrooms are ensuite with a fireplace in one. The library can be used as such or alternately as a guest room.

Billy Corgan’s elegant Chicago condo. Priced at $2.85 million.

Source: www.realtor.com