2948 North Pine Grove Avenue, Unit 2Chicago, IL 60657Price: $825,000

Absolutely stunning 4 bedroom, 2 bath duplex-up penthouse in East Lakeview and Nettelhorst Elementary, filled with natural light from a two-story wall of windows facing green treetops of a quiet side street and in one of the most coveted locations in the city, a short walk to the lakefront and conveniences of Broadway restaurants and shopping! Beautifully updated while still retaining vintage charm, this unique home is the best of both worlds. Bright & airy living room gets incredible natural light from the 2-story ceiling height and has a charming decorative vintage fireplace. The extraordinarily wide layout has a separate but open large dining room facing treetops. The beautiful and timeless kitchen features white cabinetry, marble countertops, white subway tile, farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, wine fridge, two pantry closets, and heated floors with black & white checkerboard tile. The second level offers 3 spacious bedrooms with good sized closets, a full bath, and a secondary family room/office space open to the living room below and the green treetop views of Pine Grove. The spacious 4th Bedroom and 2nd full bath on the main floor gives privacy for guests. The two updated baths feature Kohler fixtures, heated marble floors, soaking tub or walk-in glass shower - one bath on each floor. Two outdoor spaces - one on each floor, off kitchen and off upstairs bedroom level. Steam heat and hot water included, 3 year new central AC, in-unit front-loading laundry, lots of closet space, and 2 huge storage rooms and bike storage in the basement. Rare top floor vintage duplex up with no upstairs neighbor and only 1-1/2 flights of stairs to this penthouse duplex up, with entry on both 2nd and 3rd floors. Parking space available across the street with transferable lease. This prime location is in the heart of East Lakeview, near shops and restaurants along Broadway, many parks, lakefront and walking trail, tennis courts and driving range, Diversey Harbor, Mariano's, Trader Joe's, CVS, Target, desired Nettelhorst Elementary School, easy transit downtown via Wellington Brown Line, Express Bus and 8/22/36/151/156 bus lines, or Lake Shore Drive. Don't miss seeing this special home.