Living by Design

2450 Lakeview, Ninth FloorEast Lincoln ParkDebra Dobbs312.307.4909debra@debradobbs.com

2450 Lakeview is an outstanding example of residential design by iconic Chicago architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, and is one of the city’s most prestigious cooperative buildings. This intimate building contains only twelve residences, the majority of which encompass an entire floor. This ninth floor, 8000-square-foot home enjoys sweeping views of Lincoln Park, the North Pond and the Lake Michigan.

A private elevator vestibule opens into the 43-foot-wide gallery, which provides for an elegant transition to the public and private spaces. The meticulous renovation pays homage to the underlying architecture and design, while creating a beautiful and serene home with a timeless sensibility.

The gracious floorplan offers a living room, dining room, library, extraordinary kitchen that opens into the family room, and six en-suite bedrooms. The entire east wall of the home overlooks the park and lake. Storage in the home is plentiful, in addition to the use of three private storage rooms in the common area off the first floor.

The building offers a beautiful garden with expansive lawn and a lovely seating area with exposures to the north, west and south. The architecturally pleasing resident’s garage is located on the southern border of the property.

An outstanding example of residential design by iconic Chicago architect Howard Van Doren Shaw and one of Chicago’s most prestigious cooperative buildings.

Shaw utilized handcrafted architectural elements like leaded glass, carved wood and wrought iron whenever possible.

The 43-foot-wide gallery peeks out to the serene views and acts as a receiving area, opening to the elegant entertaining rooms.

The formal living room plays to Shaw’s mastery of beautifully conceived, inviting interior spaces and subtle interior design detail, and of fers sweeping views of the park and lake.

Chicago philanthropist, Kate Buckingham, who gifted the city with the Buckingham Fountain in memory of her late brother, was an original owner in 2450 Lakeview. While in Europe, Kate fell in love with two rooms in a castle. “I will buy both,” she cabled Shaw, “one for the Art Institute and one for the apartment you are building for me.”

Original paneling was meticulously restored to create the intimate library setting.

Beautifully proportioned for grand or intimate dining.

A glorious setting for a sumptuous and elegant dinner party.

Light and airy, with an old growth heart pine island to anchor the room.

A lovely setting for casual dining.

Shaw avoided the formality of French architecture and was especially enamored with open spaces.

Timeless design creates a luxurious and serene master bedroom.

Old world elegance blends harmoniously with modern appointments.

Howard Van Doren Shaw typically designed houses either as an elongated rectangle, or as a building surrounding a courtyard. Shaw preferred to do the landscaping himself.

A gorgeous and ever changing landscape.

GALLERYElevator enters to your private foyer, which enters the galleryWhite oak hardwood flooring, also found throughout the home, with a Villebois Juane limestone borderCustom profile crown molding, also found throughout the home

LIVING ROOMWood burning fireplace with Villebois Juane mantel and hearthCustom window treatments

DINING ROOMOriginal wall paneling Wood-burning fireplaceStone floorCustom window treatments

LIBRARYOriginal hand-rubbed mahogany wall panelingCustom window treatmentsStone flooring

KITCHENWhite oak hardwood flooring with a Villebois Juane limestone borderOld growth heart pine butcher block countertop on the islandTraulsen refrigeratorTwo Viking dishwashersViking, 6-burner stove with grill and stainless back splashDesk with extensive cabinetryWindow seat

FAMILY ROOMCustom cabinetry and media storagePocket door provides option to separate family room from the kitchen

MASTER BEDROOMWood-burning fireplaceCustom window treatments

MASTER BATHROOMExpansive dual vanitiesMarble countertops and flooringSteam shower with etched glass doorWater closet

DRESSING ROOMSpacious desk and seatingTwo custom-appointed walk-in closets, one in Pearwood

GUEST BEDROOMSCustom window treatmentsCarpeted floorsExpansive closet space

GENERALThree private storage rooms, one outfitted as a private exercise studio for the ownerBeautifully landscaped courtyard with seating, grill and basketball courtOne garage parking space in the on-site, carriage-house styled garageAn additional garage parking space available24-hour door staff and elevator operatorLive-in engineerPets are welcome

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Master Bedroom17' 2" x 15' 8"

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Bedroom 516' 9" x 10' 6"

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Bath Bedroom 4

13' 6" x 11' 4"Bath

Bedroom 312' 3" x 12' 3"

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Bedroom 217' 0' x 13' 0"Stairwell

Foyer09' x 05'

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Ante Room14' 0" x 6' 8"

W.I.C13' 0" x 7' 0"

W.I.C13' 0" x 9' 9"

Dressing Room18' 2" x 11' 0"Library

21' 0" x 15' 6"Living Room30' 0" x 19' 8"

Dining Room27' 0" x 16' 6"

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14' 6" x 8' 0"

Kitchen30' 0" x 14' 0"

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Family Room15' 0" x 12' 0"

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Bedroom 611' 6" x 7' 0"

Office11' 6" x 7' 0"

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Utility Rm.11' x 10'Pwd.

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Gallery43' 0" x 11' 6"

LINCOLN PARKThe gem on the lakefront, Lincoln Park is located just two miles north of downtown and bordered by North Avenue, Diversey Parkway, the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.

In Lincoln Park, Chicago’s motto urbs in horto “City in a Garden” truly comes to life. Historic buildings and beautiful single-family homes sit in harmony with a multitude of peaceful parks, while quiet, tree-lined residential streets give way to bustling, historic retail hubs. Lincoln Park is also home to five architecturally significant churches and DePaul University. The namesake park is a sprawling, 1,208 acres filled with a nature museum, a conservatory, the Alfred Lily Caldwell pool, the famed zoo and miles of walking paths.

HOUSINGLincoln Park is one of Chicago’s most coveted neighborhoods, filled with historic rowhomes, converted loft buildings, high-rise apartment towers, elegant turn-of-the-century cooperative buildings and new-construction single-family homes and townhomes, providing buyers looking to live in Lincoln Park an unparalleled choice of housing options.

LIFESTYLEThe community’s amenities, location and housing options attract a vibrant mix of residents all drawn to the gorgeous, park-like yet urban setting amidst world-class dining, shopping, museums, symphony, opera and the warmth of Chicago’s Midwestern charm. Lincoln Park is virtually unrivaled among urban neighborhoods in the U.S.

Debra Dobbs312.307.4909

debra@debradobbs.com

Living by Design