2034 N Racine Avenue Unit #2, Chicago, Illinois 60614

Property Description

Introducing the Penthouse at 2034 N Racine, the crown of a new, elegant, all-brick, two-residence building by Real View Design + Development that elevates the standard of refined duplex living in Lincoln Park. Set on a classic 25 x 125 lot along a quiet, tree-lined stretch of Racine, this sophisticated four-bedroom dwelling unfolds across 2,500 square feet of thoughtfully layered interiors where craftsmanship, light, proportion and versatility define the experience of everyday life. The home's distinction is felt from the moment you step into the lobby's Spanish-marble tiled floors that extend across the private foyer. A white-oak staircase leads to the main living level where a magazine-caliber kitchen commands your admiration. Abundant light and airiness fill the home from three open exposures across the north, east and west facings with 10-foot ceilings accented by custom millwork and wainscoting and complemented by eight-foot solid-core doors and wide-plank, hand-laid white-oak hardwood flooring. Natural stone surfaces and bespoke cabinetry dress the kitchen, scullery and baths, displaying a rarefied quality of finish in new construction. The gracious floor plan achieves a polite balance between openness and discretion with two distinct living areas and clearly defined spaces, including a discreet powder room off the staircase landing and a separate office and scullery. The designer-laced kitchen serves as a showpiece of form and function. A 10-foot custom-milled oak island topped with a substantial cut of Cristallo quartzite anchors the space with the impressive stone carried across the counters onto a full-slab backsplash, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and a full suite of Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. An archway frames the scullery, expertly composed for drama and utility, with open shelving, Belvedere quartzite, a prep sink and microwave. A customizable walk-in closet across from the island adds another generous layer of storage. Custom details stretch into the spacious family room where a gas fireplace with a natural stone surround is flanked by arched built ins. Glass sliding doors dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, offering nearly year-round enjoyment on the private, covered terrace outfitted with porcelain pavers, a gas fireplace, recessed lighting and gas, water and electric access. A butler's station leads to the gracious parlor trimmed in elegant wainscoting with expansive windows that overlook the tree-lined street. Nestled in the corner and enclosed by steel-and-glass French doors sits the study with dark, custom built ins. A staircase with curved black-iron balusters ascends to the bedroom level with four elegantly proportioned bedrooms, including two en suite. The primary suite is defined by quiet refinement with treetop views of the streetscape and a walk-in closet with integrated shelving. Bathed in marble and light, the spa-like bath offers a freestanding soaking tub, a custom vanity, water closet and marble-tiled floors, walls and [steam] shower. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths complete the level, along with a dedicated laundry closet. At the opposite end of the home, a built-in storage station with beverage refrigerator is conveniently positioned next to the exterior door and staircase, providing direct access to the rooftop and the garage below. The private rooftop terrace is finished with porcelain pavers and outfitted with gas, water and electric access. The masonry building with brick and limestone detail is encircled by a custom brick and wrought-iron fence. A full-size masonry garage equipped with EV-charger capability accommodates one large vehicle and additional storage capacity for each residence. Live beautifully in this prime Lincoln Park location, just minutes from the Armitage Brown Line Station in Oscar Mayer School District, with effortless access to downtown and a short stroll to the boutiques, restaurants and cafes lining Armitage Avenue.