4537 South Drexel Boulevard

Beautiful 2BR/2BA condo rental with everything you'd want and practically everything included. It has a big corner living room/dining room/kitchen with a sliding glass door out to the private balcony and an additional south facing window so you will get sunshine from morning to mid-afternoon. Hardwood floors gleam. There is a gas log fireplace to heat the place up on cool days and nights. The granite counter-tops include a peninsula for eating and entertaining. Appliances include a gas range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and front loading washer and dryer. The bedrooms both have laminate flooring, so there is no carpet anywhere. The hall bath has a double sink vanity and a deep soaking tub with a translucent window to let in sunshine. The master bath has a marble double wide shower with a sliding glass door, marble floors and a double sink vanity. The master bedroom has 2 generous closets, one of which is a walk-in. Walkscore says it is very walkable and very bikeable with good transit. Martin Luther King High School is just down the street a few blocks. The shopping corridor of 47th St boasts a Walmart, Binneys, Ross, Walgreens and various places to take out food. You are just a mile from the 53rd St entertainment center with great shopping and restaurants. Mariano's is just over a mile to the north. Whole Foods is east. Trader Joe's at 55th St. The Cottage Grove bus stops one block west heading to the Loop and beyond. It's an easy walk east to the express bus to the Loop and the Metra. The University of Chicago is 10 blocks south. Mandrake Park is a few blocks north with its running track. The new pedestrian bridge to the lakefront and Oakwood Beach and Marina is a few blocks northeast and there is a bridge to the lakefront at 47th St as well. So lovely to watch the boats and enjoy the lake. The lush Drexel Boulevard parkway has recently refurbished paths for shady walks. It is a mere 10 minute drive to the Loop along the majestic Lake Shore Drive. The building was a well regarded condo conversion in 2004 with 2 elevators, a lovely formal building foyer, an equipped exercise room and a parking lot with a deeded spot that is included in the rent. Also included is heat, internet access, hot water and upkeep on the building. While your heat is paid for by the landlord, you have individual controls so you can always be at the temperature you like. Central A/C too. You'll only need to pay an electric bill and cable if you want it. Experienced landlord is also a licensed designated managing broker in Illinois. The management of the building requires $115 leasing processing fee, a $100 move fee and a refundable $250 move deposit. The landlord requires no security deposit or move-in fee. Tenant is moving out mid-August. Because of Covid-19 restrictions, we cannot show it while the tenant is sheltering in place. However, if the prospective tenant submits an application and it is approved by the landlord, the prospective tenant can take a tour before signing the lease. It's a terrific space with high ceilings and good closets and the rent is almost all inclusive.