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Built in 1885 by John McConnell, former mayor of Lake View, as a "gentleman's farmhouse": sturdy, stately and scaled to an over sized city lot. Centered mid-block on a gracious tree-lined street, away from traffic and noise, it is still sometimes referred to as the Eisendrath Home - a neighborly remembrance of the family that enjoyed it for 60 years. Only the third family to occupy this landmark property, the current owners comprehensively and meticulously renovated the home, striving to preserve its historic facade and interior architectural detail, while fully updating the infrastructure and layout for today's family lifestyle. The back of the house has been opened for light and to create a warm family-room/kitchen complex. A master suite and two additional bedrooms with en-suite baths fill the second floor. The third-floor space accommodates two guest suites, a family recreational/media area and spacious but secluded office. Six working fireplaces provide warmth and ambiance on every floor. Separate three car garage incorporates spacious and comfortable living quarters to meet a range of family needs.

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MLS #	TEMP0508
List Date	2008-05-16
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Price	$5,300,000
Beds	6
Full Baths	4
Half Baths	2
Basement	y
Association Fee	$ 0
Taxes	$31,774
Year Built	1885
Lot Size	20300
Acreage
Waterfront Property	no
Parking	yes
Garage	3+ Car

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Average Drive Times:
15 minutes to Chicago Loop
30 minutes to O’Hare Airport
40 minutes to Midway Airport

Housing
Lakeview is an expansive community whose borders extend from Lake Michigan to the Chicago River and Diversey north to Irving Park Road. Clark Street divides the two major sections of the neighborhood, Lakeview East and West Lakeview. Lakeview incorporates the lakefront districts of Diversey and Belmont Harbor. The neighborhood thrives commercially with over 300 retail shops throughout the area.

Transportation
Taxis, buses, the subway and elevated trains make transportation convenient within the city and to and from the surrounding suburbs. The Howard-Dan Ryan subway line stops at Addison Street and Wrigley Field. The Marine Drive and Outer Drive Express buses run to and from the Loop. The Kennedy Expressway connects with all major arteries and links the neighborhoods to surrounding suburbs.

Schools
A variety of public grade schools serve the neighborhood. High schools include Lake View High School and Lane Technical High School. Private and parochial schools include St. Alphonsus, St. Andrew and St. Benedict High School, as well as Heart of Mary High School for girls and Gordon Technical High School. Northwestern University, the Goodman School of Drama, and Truman College are all located close by.

Shopping
A variety of boutiques and shops dot the streets of each neighborhood. Lakeview boasts over 300 stores and specialty shops. Just a few miles to the south, Michigan Avenue’s “Magnificent Mile” is among the most elite retail districts in the nation. The “Mile” features such exclusive shops as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman-Marcus, Marshall Field’s, and Bloomingdale’s.

Recreation
Wrigleyville is the home of the Chicago Cubs’ Wrigley Field. Those lucky enough to own housing near the field enjoy rooftop seating for home games. The Lincoln Park Zoo is the largest “free” zoo in the world featuring an award-winning ape house, a real dairy farm and a conservatory. A Bird Sanctuary is found on Belmont Harbor Drive at the lakefront.

Hospitals
Local medical facilities include St. Joseph Hospital and Health Care Center which is a Catholic Non-profit facility with 497 beds and a staff of 516 medical professionals.

Places of Worship
All major denominations are represented throughout the metropolitan area.

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