1254 W Columbia Avenue #3W Chicago IL 60626 MLS #MRD12425222

Welcome home to this spacious and thoughtfully upgraded penthouse 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo offering the perfect blend of charm, functionality, and modern convenience. The smart floor plan includes a jack and jill layout for the huge primary bedroom, while the second full bath is a convenient private ensuite bathroom, ideal for family or guests. Enjoy abundant natural light in the south-facing living room and sunroom, enhanced by recessed lighting with dimmers for customizable ambiance. Throughout the home, you’ll find Hunter Douglas shades that can be lowered from the top or raised from the bottom, offering both privacy and light control. The updated kitchen and bathrooms feature stunning imported Italian ceramic tiles, and the kitchen boasts custom pine cabinetry with pull-out drawers and shelves, and a maple floor that flows seamlessly into rich oak floors throughout the rest of the condo. This home is the only unit in the building with an overhead cedar-lined crawl space, offering additional storage and discreet placement of HVAC ducts-preserving the soaring 10′ ceilings. A washer/dryer is located in-unit, with an additional full-sized set in the basement that stays with the property. Custom wood radiator covers add a touch of elegance throughout, and the private back porch is grill-friendly-perfect for outdoor dining. An assigned parking space is included in the price that can hold two cars, and the unit also comes with a large basement storage locker. Centrally located with easy access to shops, restaurants, public transportation and a short walk to the beach, this rare gem blends thoughtful upgrades with timeless charm. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind condo that checks all the boxes-spacious layout, natural light, luxury finishes, extra storage, and parking included.