Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Modern and elegant all-brick home on a vibrantly social block in the Southport Corridor and highly desirable Blaine school district. This home is a hard-to-find blend of classic architecture with stylishly updated design elements, boasting 5 large bedrooms plus an additional den. The light-filled front living and dining rooms are anchored by the home's dramatic curved central staircase and feature a fireplace, soaring ceilings and arched French door windows. Walk past the powder room into the sleek and modern chef's dream kitchen with marble backsplash, stainless steel island and double sinks. High-end appliances from Viking, Wolf, Sub-Zero and Bosch, including two dishwashers and a built-in Miele coffee system for your morning cappuccino. The secondary dining space transitions to the back family room with additional fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows and door to the back patio and 2 1/2 car heated garage, seamlessly integrating indoor-outdoor living. The outdoor space extends to the wonderfully landscaped garage deck, the first of three terraces. The second floor features the expansive half-floor primary suite with fireplace, sitting area with TV alcove, double walk-in closets, and the spa-like bathroom with two marble vanities, oversized steam shower and deep soaking tub. A large second bedroom at the front of the home with en-suite bathroom, and the walk-in laundry room complete the floor. Unique to this floorplan, both the third and fourth bedrooms on the third floor are amply sized and connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The front bedroom connects to a private terrace with serene tree-top views and the iconic Chicago skyline to the South. The back bedroom overlooks the 400 sq ft roof deck, newly refinished with Trex. Easily entertain and keep your drinks cool from the adjacent wet bar and beverage center. Oversized fifth bedroom with en-suite bath on lower floor, along with an additional enclosed room perfect as an office or workout space. Large rec room with projector & drop-down screen for premier movie viewing, wet bar, powder room, and built-out wine cellar complete the floor. Thoughtfully laid out, this home maximizes square footage & natural light, and provides extremely functional living, all beautifully designed. Technology features include whole-house sound and security systems. Unbeatable location on a one-way tree lined street, a half block from Juniper Park and just west of lively Southport restaurants, ice cream, theater, and boutiques and an easy 1.5-block walk from Blaine Elementary.