310 South Michigan Avenue, Unit 1001Chicago, IL 60604Price: $485,000

Welcome home to iconic Metropolitan Tower - a 1924 landmark where vintage grandeur meets contemporary comfort on Chicago's celebrated Cultural Mile. Unit 1001 is a stunning east-facing 2BR/2BA of 1,259 SF with breathtaking views of Grant Park, Lake Michigan, and Monroe Harbor from both the living room and primary bedroom. . . . . . . . . . . This is no cookie-cutter condo. Gorgeous hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, and an open kitchen/living room floor plan set a warm, elegant tone. The renovated primary bath stuns with marble and stone and a double vanity - truly beautiful. Full-size washer/dryer in-unit. The building's 2010 renovation brought in-unit sprinklers and a four-pipe zoned HVAC system - the best of vintage charm and modern function. . . . . . . . . . . Building amenities are exceptional: soaring stone and brass lobby, original elevator doors intact, newly renovated 2-level community rooms, a huge fitness center, and a brand-new sun deck opening this spring. Book nook, on-site management, valet/dry cleaner, and 24-hour door staff. Over $4MM in reserves. Attached garage with deeded parking included - a $35,000 value. . . . . . . . . . . Location is simply extraordinary: half a block to Symphony Center and the Art Institute, directly across from Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain, one block to the Auditorium and Studebaker Theaters. University, Chicago, and UL Chicago clubs nearby. Effortless commuting via Lake Shore Drive, Ida B Wells, Michigan Ave buses, and CTA. Live at the heart of Chicago's cultural life.