659 W Cornelia Avenue #3 Chicago IL 60657 | MLS #MRD12801396

Welcome to East Lake View! This penthouse unit is one of a kind in one of the hottest and most sought out neighborhoods! Set in a charming vintage boutique building, this bright and beautifully updated 2BD/2BA + sun room home offers a rare combination of timeless character, modern comfort, and inviting both indoor and outdoor living. The welcoming foyer opens into a spacious living room featuring a beautifully preserved built-in fireplace, thoughtfully updated with a more contemporary aesthetic. Just beyond, the sun-drenched front sunroom is one of the home’s special touches, offering the perfect spot for a home office, workout space, reading nook, or simply a quiet place to enjoy your morning coffee. Making your way through the home, you are welcomed by the owner’s suite. This spacious primary suite which invites indirect sunlight and gives way to a newly gut-renovated owner’s bathroom. At the heart of the home is a completely gut-renovated and expanded kitchen designed to bring people together. Featuring custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a timeless stone backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an oversized farmhouse sink, and an impressive island with plenty of room for dining and entertaining, this space is as functional as it is beautiful. Just outside, a covered rear deck offers wonderful south and west exposures, overlooking a peaceful backyard filled with mature trees and greenery. It’s a lovely setting for morning coffee, evening dinners, or relaxing at the end of the day. The second bedroom is equally inviting, with excellent sunlight and plenty of flexibility for guests, family, or a second workspace. The location of this unit is perfectly situated between Halsted and Broadway. This means you’re just a short walk from the lakefront, neighborhood coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and public transportation. Additional perks include an impressively large separate storage which provides more than 200sqft to store any and all of your precious belongings. Easy street parking, nearby garage, and outdoor lot parking options are all available. Another recent enhancement is a brand new roof as of 2023. With this new roof, this unit exclusively has roof rights for those dreaming of creating their own rooftop retreat for this unit and which would intensely increase property value. Currently fully owner occupied but one unit is allowed to be rented out at a time which welcomes even an investor. HOAs are currently $350/month with no special assessments or planned projects. Vintage charm, thoughtful updates, incredible natural light, and outdoor spaces that are hard to find in this amazing neighborhood. Schedule your showing today!