525 W. Hawthorne Pl. #1402

Welcome to 525 W. Hawthorne Pl. #1402

This east Lakeview locale provides an extraordinary mix of city living; a true 'neighborhood', located on a quiet one-way street with the lakefront and Broadway shopping and restaurants a hop skip and a jump away! Imagine living down the street from legendary Lake Shore Drive, beach, park and more. How about being walking distance to the acclaimed Chicago City Day School and the highly touted Nettlehorst Public School? This ideally located 2 bedroom/1 bath end unit is freshly painted, vacant and move-in ready. Enter and be greeted by a substantial foyer with mirrored cloak closet. Natural oak floors draw you into the combination living/dining room area, ending with an expansive bay of windows, with pleated shades, offering north, east and west views including Lake Shore Dr., Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park, Belmont Harbor, Wrigley Field and historic tree-lined mansions below. Turn around and appreciate the U-shaped kitchen replete with stainless steel Whirlpool and KitchenAid appliances, maple cabinetry, marble tile flooring and black bullnose granite countertops with cabinet-height backsplash. The kitchen connects with the living area via a large pass-through, offering optional barstool seating. Bedrooms are split for privacy, both face north and feature neutral Berber carpeting and organized closets; the larger bedroom boasts a walk-in and separate wall closet. A common bathroom mimics kitchen appointments with a granite and maple vanity, marble floor and full height tub/shower surround with handheld sprayer, mirrored medicine cabinet and Kohler fixtures. An added bonus--same floor, next-door access to additional private storage! Other notables include deeded garage parking, bike storage, on-site management, 24-hr security, exercise room, laundry, dry cleaners, package receiving room, ATM, vending machines, freight elevator, outdoor pool, rentable party cabanas, grills & sun deck and a dogs-welcome policy. This highly walkable neighborhood features a myriad of shopping options including, Jewel, Treasure Island, various cafes, boutiques and eateries and additional parking options. LSD and CTA buses – half a block away, help expedite most commutes.