A spectacular new penthouse condominium with unrivalled views of Chicago at the apex of the internationally-acclaimed Aqua tower in Chicago’s rising Lakeshore East neighborhood has been brought to market by Magellan Development Group.
The split two-bedroom, 2-1/2-bathroom plan offers more than 1,800-square-feet of living space on the 81st floor of the most celebrated new building in Chicago and arguably the entire U.S.
Floor-to-ceiling windows accentuating nearly 14-foot ceilings coupled with approximately 600-square-feet of curved balcony space provide spectacular views of Lake Michigan, Millennium Park, Navy Pier and the most arresting cityscape in America.
Listing at $1.2 million, the floor plan of residence 8106 focuses on open living, dining and kitchen layouts.
“All 264 condominium residents at Aqua, the lowest of which on the 53rd floor are actually higher than most penthouses in the city. But you’ve never seen anything like this. It literally takes your breath away,” suggested Leila Zammatta, president of Magellan Realty.
Rivaling its views and layout are the top-of-line finishes, notes Zammatta.
A gracious marble foyer opens to hardwood flooring throughout the living area. The kitchen is highlighted with Snaidero cabinetry, granite countertops and Subzero-, Wolf- and Miele-brand appliances.
Bathrooms feature marble floors and countertops. The huge master bath provides a separate shower and luxurious jetted tub. The second bedroom has its own en-suite bath. All closets walk-in closets in the residence are organized.
The 87-story mixed-use tower that anchors Lakeshore East at 225 N. Columbus Drive, a block north of Millennium Park, has been critically acclaimed as the most exciting addition to Chicago’s renowned architectural skyline in years.
Rounding out its mixed-use diversity, Aqua will soon house the first upscale Radisson Blu Hotel in the United States now under construction. A joint venture of Magellan and Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is developing the $125 million, 18-story luxury hotel that will include 344 guest suites, a 12,500-square-foot ballroom, 27,000 square feet of meeting space and a 150-seat restaurant and bar.
Aqua also was recently named winner of the 2010 Distinguished Building Award by the Chicago Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
The award joins such other recent honors as being named 2009 Emporis International Skyscraper of the Year, besting more than 300 competitors worldwide.
Aqua also claimed the 2008 American Architecture Award from The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design. Its inventive style and innovative features created by Jeanne Gang and her design team at Studio Gang Architects have made it the only U.S. representative and one of five finalists for a new International Highrise Award sponsored by the Deutsches Architekturmuseum of Frankfurt/Main Germany.
Aqua is the first high-rise in Chicago specifically designed to feature condominiums, luxury rental, hotel and retail spaces in a single structure with separate access for each sector.
In addition to its breathtaking design and views, residents also enjoy access to more diverse amenities than in any major city, indoors and out.
Aqua’s amenities package provides an 80,000-square-foot outdoor deck with lush gardens, gazebos, pools and cabañas, hot tub, running track, fire pit and grills.
Indoors, a 35,000-square-foot amenity floor provides state-of-the-art fitness facilities, a basketball court, group fitness studio, indoor lap pool, a spa featuring a hot tub, sauna, steam and massage rooms, private party suites with catering kitchens, sky garden lounge, media room with theater-style seating, billiards and game area and business center.
Believed to be the largest parcel of downtown land under development in a major U.S. city, the $4 billion, 28-acre mixed-use Lakeshore East incorporates all the elements of a traditional city community, a lifestyle center that includes homes, retail, recreational opportunities and amenities such as a lush 6-acre public park and a planned elementary school.
Residential developments at Lakeshore East currently include seven completed and occupied buildings, including four condominium towers and two rental buildings as well as the mixed-use Aqua. The community also has a collection of 34 elegant Parkhomes that offer an alternative to the high-rise lifestyle of Lakeshore East.
Also under construction is the Village Market retail center whose anchor tenants include 55,000-square-foot bi-level Mariano’s Fresh Market – the first in Chicago – and a III Forks restaurant, also a Chicago first.
For additional information, please telephone Leila Zammatta of Magellan Realty at (312) 493-8200 or visit the Website, www.magellandevelopment.com.
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