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Urban Digs: Chicago Penthouse With Park Views

From: Luxury Portfolio

Vintage and modern luxury combine to create this opulent, four-story penthouse located in the former Montgomery Ward's Observatory in Chicago, Ill.. The unit boasts 20' ceilings, 6,400-square-feet of living space, four large bedrooms and a wrap-around terrace with views of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan.

Chicago Historic Condo Building

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Chicago Historic Condo Building Exterior

This apartment building was once the famed Chicago department store Montgomery Ward. The top four floors, formerly the store's observatory, are now a luxurious penthouse.

Penthouse Stairs

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Stairs in Penthouse Apartment

The penthouse is made up of four floors, so it feels remarkably private for city living. And the home includes four ensuite bedrooms and two roof decks to maximize the amazing location.

Penthouse Sitting Room

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Penthouse Sitting Room With Arched Windows

In this sitting room, once Montgomery Ward's Observatory, you're on top of the world! Lovely arched windows give views from every side and there's a wraparound terrace to take in the scene outdoors.

Historic Penthouse Sitting Room

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Historic Penthouse Sitting Room With Stonework

Formerly the observatory for Montgomery Ward, this room is now a spectacular sitting room with the building's original beautiful moldings, columns, arched windows and take-your-breath-away views.

Penthouse Living Room

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Penthouse Living Room With Blue Sectional

Inside the penthouse, residents have 6400-worth of square feet to relax in over four floors. The living room offers top-notch chilling out with a wall-to-wall entertainment center and an enormous sectional.

Urban Living Room With Velvet Sectional

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Open Concept Living Room With Velvet Sectional

Luxury, thy name is tufted velvet sectional that seats at least 24. The posh penthouse living room also offers up grand Chicago skyline views!

Dining Room With Starburst Chandelier

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Modern Condo Dining Room With Starburst Chandelier

Walls of windows and glass doors give this dining room and living room expansive city views. The floors throughout the space are handsome dark hardwood.

Open Kitchen and Dining Area With Star Chandelier

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Open Plan Kitchen and Dining Area With Star Chandelier

The urban environment becomes part of the decor in this sophisticated Chicago penthouse, thanks to its plentiful windows and glass doors.

White Kitchen With Chalkboard Wall

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White Open Plan Kitchen With Chalkboard Wall

One entire wall of this chic chef kitchen is a chalkboard, so doodling, note-taking, tic-tac-toe playing is a must!

White Chef Kitchen With Stainless Oven

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White Chef Kitchen With Stainless Double Oven

Gleaming and gourmet, the large white kitchen is well-stocked with chef-grade appliances and cabinets that reach ceiling high.

Double Vanity Bathroom With Branch Mirrors

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Double Vanity Bathroom With Silver Mirrors

Details like the silvery branch mirrors and delicate chandeliers give a special touch of glam to this bathroom.

Condo Bedroom With Blue Headboard

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Penthouse Bedroom With Blue Headboard

The penthouse's four bedrooms all include views of Chicago's skyline as well as Millennium Park and even Lake Michigan.

Condo Bathroom With City View

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Condo Bathroom With Dark Wood Vanity

Dark wood and marble make this bathroom elegant as can be. Bonus: Showers come with cityscape views!

Gray Bathroom With City View

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Modern Urban Bathroom With City View

Marble walls and backsplashes add to the sleek city feel of this bathroom that has both a soaking tub and a generous walk-in shower.

Family Room With Skylight

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Family Room With Large Skylight

A long, skylight floods this top floor hangout room with natural light. Floor-to-ceiling wraparound bookshelves give lots of space for storage and displaying treasures. The dark wood minimizes the presence of the television.

Balcony With Chicago City Views

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Balcony With Chicago Skyline and Park View

Originally built in 1895, this Chicago building once housed the department store Montgomery Ward. Now, the top four floors have been transformed into a luxury penthouse, treating residents to views of Chicago's best loved landmarks.

Terrace and Lake Michigan View

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Terrace With Lake Michigan View

From the terrace that wraps all around the family room, you can see Lake Michigan, Millennium Park and the Chicago landscape.

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