Headline / What's Special Brand-new, taken-to-the-studs 2,320 sq ft 3BR/3BA coach house spread across three private floors on the most coveted block of Lakeview. Each level has its own bedroom and full bath, a lower-level family room with a wet bar and full-height wine fridge, heated bathroom floors with towel warmers in every bath, in-unit LG laundry, central HVAC, custom built-in closets, and a shared rooftop deck with downtown skyline views. Walk Score 95+. Steps from Whole Foods, Southport Corridor, and the Brown Line. Your Own Private Three-Level Home in the Heart of Lakeview Welcome to the Coach House at 1518 W Melrose, a fully gut-rehabbed 2,320 square foot 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence on one of Lakeview's most desirable tree-lined blocks. This is not a paint-and-carpet refresh. The entire coach house was taken to the studs and rebuilt with finishes you would expect to own, not rent. Three full floors, three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a layout that lives like a single-family home tucked privately off the street. If you want space, separation, and the feel of your own house without the price tag of one on this block, this is it. Why the Coach House Wins Three full floors of private living, with a separate bedroom on each level for true work-from-home, guest, or roommate flexibility A dedicated lower-level family room with a wet bar and full-height wine fridge, perfect for entertaining or a media lounge Heated bathroom floors with towel warmers in all three baths Shared rooftop deck with turf, pergola, and skyline views of downtown Chicago The same top-shelf finish package throughout, with no shared walls along most of the home Inside the Coach House Main Floor: Open-Concept Living, Dining, and Kitchen Wide-plank light oak hardwood floors throughout Open flow from living to dining to kitchen, ideal for entertaining Vertical shiplap millwork accent wall and designer paint palette Statement designer light fixtures White Shaker cabinets with soft-close hardware and matte black pulls Quartz countertops with black subway tile backsplash Full stainless steel suite: French-door refrigerator with water and ice, gas range, built-in microwave, and full-size dishwasher Beverage and wine fridge built into the peninsula Under-cabinet lighting and recessed LEDs throughout Main-floor bedroom and a full bath with dual undermount sinks on a navy floating vanity, LED backlit smart mirror, and a slate-tile walk-in shower with frameless glass Top Floor: Vaulted Primary Suite Vaulted-ceiling primary bedroom with oversized windows and abundant natural light Adjacent sitting and lounge area plus a flexible workout or office nook under the eaves Custom millwork accent walls Full bath with dual sinks, quartz counters, LED backlit smart mirror, wall-mounted towel warmer, and a slate-tile tub and shower with frameless glass Italian-imported solid-core interior doors with matte black hardware Lower Level: Family Room, Wet Bar, and Third Suite Spacious second living and media room with recessed lighting Wet bar with white Shaker cabinets, glass-front uppers, quartz counters, under-cabinet lighting, and a full-height stainless wine fridge Wood-slat and charcoal designer accent walls with a breakfast bar and seating Third bedroom with a dramatic dark wood-slat accent wall and custom closet Third full bath with a marble-look vanity, LED backlit smart mirror, towel warmer, and walk-in shower In-unit stacked LG washer and dryer with custom built-in shelving and storage Tech and Comfort USB-A and USB-C charging built into wall outlets in every room In-unit stacked washer and dryer Central forced-air heating and central air conditioning (two AC units) Smart thermostat Hard-wired smoke and CO detectors Comcast Xfinity and AT&T Fiber both serviced to the building The Block and the Neighborhood 1518 W Melrose sits on a quiet, tree-canopied block surrounded by multi-million-dollar single-family homes. This is widely considered one of the most desirable pockets of all of Lakeview. Walk Score in the mid-90s. You will not need a car for daily life. From the shared rooftop deck you get open views all the way to the downtown skyline. Within a 5 minute walk: Whole Foods (under 30 seconds away) Target, PetSmart, Walgreens, and the full Roscoe Village retail strip Two full-service spas and a boutique gym Southport Brown Line CTA stop, 15 minutes to the Loop Burley Elementary, one of CPS's top-rated elementary schools (the building is in-boundary) Crosby's Kitchen, Coda di Volpe, Tango Sur, Schubas, Music Box Theatre Within a mile: Wrigley Field Lakefront Trail and Hawthorne Park Lincoln Park Zoo (1.5 miles south) What's Included, What You Pay Owner pays: Water and sewer Trash and recycling Building exterior maintenance and common area upkeep Tenant pays: Electric (ComEd) Gas (Peoples Gas) Internet and television service of choice Expect roughly $120 to $180 per month combined for utilities and internet, well below the equivalent in a downtown high-rise. Pets Pet-friendly building. Cats and dogs welcome with a one-time $500 non-refundable pet fee. No monthly pet rent. Parking and Transit Free permit street parking on Melrose and surrounding streets (Chicago Zone 384 permit, $25 a year). Garage rentals nearby start around $200 a month if you prefer covered parking. The Brown Line at Southport is a 4-minute walk. The 152 Addison and 77 Belmont buses run east to the lake. Lyft to the Loop is 12 to 18 minutes off-peak. Lease Terms and Application 12, 18, or 24 month lease lengths available (longer term preferred) Security deposit equal to one month's rent Application requirements: 650+ credit, gross monthly income of 3x rent, and prior landlord references Renter's insurance required ($100,000 liability minimum) No smoking inside the unit Same-day approval possible for fully qualified applicants Schedule a Showing In-person and FaceTime tours both available, weekday evenings and weekend mornings. Apply with credit, ID, and proof of income on the first showing for fastest approval. Owner pays for water and garbage. You pay for electric, gas, and internet. minimum 12 months
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