4545 South Drexel Boulevard

The current tenant has been in place ever since the landlord bought and refreshed the condo almost 7 years ago. Landlord is looking for another longtime tenant who will appreciate this beautiful, unique space and will want to settle in. The Observatory Condominiums were converted in 2003 from an historic stone mansion and adjoining school. This unit is in the mansion section and has a unique shape and layout found only in this particular unit. You enter through the private foyer that includes a coat closet into the magnificent living room with high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, track lighting and an electric fireplace which will heat up the room on cool nights and days. It is wired for surround sound speakers and a mounted TV which the current tenant is willing to sell to the next tenant. The kitchen has cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a decorative tiled backsplash. Both the living room and the kitchen have shutters (formerly known as Plantation Blinds) which are elegant and provide both privacy and filtered sunlight from the south exposure. Through the kitchen is the 2nd bedroom which is currently being used as an office. A half bath and laundry closet are off the bedroom. The large master bedroom has an astounding walk-in closet which is the size of a room all its own. Tall windows have blinds. The master bath has a long double sink vanity set into a cherry cabinet with lots of drawers and cabinet space. There is a separate shower stall and a big whirlpool tub. At the end of the bathroom is yet another closet with several deep shelves for good storage. The professionally landscaped, gated grounds have mature trees and benches for enjoying the private outdoor space. The secure parking space is included in the rent. It is a terrific location. 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. The 47th St bus stops at the next corner. It's an easy walk or bus ride east to the express bus to the Loop and the Metra. The University of Chicago and Hospitals are less than 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. You have your own HVAC unit and hot water heater with individual controls so you can always enjoy the temperature you like with no one else sharing your hot water. Experienced landlord is also a licensed designated managing broker in Illinois. The management of the building requires an application form and a refundable $500 move deposit. The landlord requires no security deposit or move-in fee. Current tenant is moving out at end of 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 applicant can take a tour before signing the lease. We are doing our best to keep everyone safe and healthy. It's an opportunity to live in a dwelling like no other.