1500 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 23CChicago, IL 60610Price: $2,750,000

Cross the threshold into the grand foyer of this 23rd floor aerie and be dazzled by the light that suffuses this elegant residence by day from every direction. This expansive, 4000 sq ft home features 3 large bedrooms in addition to a vast library. The grand entry foyer provides an unparalleled graciousness in its dimensions and flows forth into the living room with sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the surrounding lakefront north and south. The fireplace is the focal point of this stately room, which is massive enough to afford space for multiple seating areas. The living room flows seamlessly into the vast dining room for ease of hosting celebrations. The handsome, wood-paneled library wraps itself around you in its old world aesthetic...replete with impressive vintage details and a wall of stately bookcases. The kitchen is flooded with light from windows to the north and west and has counter seating at the island for quick repasts but also offers space for a breakfast nook or eat-in kitchen table. A large butler's pantry is set up with wine and beverage refrigerators and has an abundance of counter space and elegant glass-fronted cabinets for barware. A barrel-vaulted hallway leads to the living quarters, where three bedrooms of grand proportions offer plenty of room to spread out. The second bedroom is currently serving as an office/occasional guest room and features lovely built-in bookcases and desks. The primary bedroom has 2 large walk-in closets and a sizable spa bathroom. Bedrooms two and three share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. A third full bathroom is steps away. This exceptional Gold Coast building, designed by legendary NYC architect Rosario Candela, is celebrated for its classical proportions and architectural refinement. The white-glove service provided by the exceptional and discreet building staff is largely unmatched elsewhere. Additional amenities include an expansive fitness room and a serene garden. Parking is valet/onsite. This home has a massive storage cage on the lower level.