1225 W Henderson St, Chicago, IL 60657

Designed and constructed as a dream home and set on an extra-wide lot on a quiet cul-de-sac, this single-owner Southport Corridor home manages to exceed every expectation. Perfectly maintained, this sprawling 5,660 square foot brick and limestone home offers an impressive 6 bedrooms and 5.1 bathrooms. Outdoor spaces total 4, with the professionally landscaped and hardscaped front yard and backyard/patio. Features such as the thoughtful breezeway and mudroom with radiant heating leading from the family room/kitchen to the attached heated 2.5-car garage set this home apart from the rest. For easy and elegant outdoor entertaining, an indoor stairway connects the kitchen to the incredible roof deck equipped with a full built-in kitchen, a pergola with custom-installed flower planters and irrigation. Inside, space is abundant with the additional width and tall ceiling height. The entry to this home offers an attractive foyer with stone floor and wide coat closet. The open living and dining areas allow for several appealing configurations and furnishings. The classic lines have handsome millwork, thoughtfully appointed built-ins, and high-end finishes. A convenient elevator connects all 4 levels of living. Between the public space and kitchen is a unique serving bar for entertaining and an elegant powder room. The eat-in kitchen is a chef's dream with custom cabinetry, a large island and breakfast bar, a walk-in pantry, and professional-grade appliances, including a 6 burner Wolf stove top, 2 Bosch dishwashers, 3 Viking warming drawers, Wolf double ovens and Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer. A large den adjoins the kitchen with a fireplace and built-in TV. The second level features a luxurious primary suite and 2 additional ensuite bedrooms, as well as a large flex room which could serve as an additional bedroom, office, playroom or exercise room. A spa-like experience is yours with the primary bedroom's 4 specialty closets, a luxurious primary bath with steam shower, soaking tub, heated towel racks and a private commode. The penthouse level opens a world of possibility with a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom suite comprising a sitting area, full kitchen, a huge storage room, and an outdoor deck. This space is perfect for all types of long-term guests. Flexibility and options continue in the lower level, which offers a large recreation room, fireplace, in-home theater, wet bar, a full laundry room and even more storage. A generously sized bedroom and hall bath exist making this bedroom a flex space for a possible gym, since a sauna and full laundry room are there as well. Thoughtful additions continue outside with heated flooring of the front walkway and back courtyard and the beautiful professional landscaping. A sophisticated security system protects this home. All of this in a premier Southport Corridor location across the street from Donahue Park and in the highly rated Hamilton School district. Live in the heart of one of the city's most beloved dining and retail scenes near Whole Foods, the lake and so much more.