A rare opportunity to own this charming skilled craftsman red brick vintage townhouse located in the heart of Chicago's Historic South Pullman National Landmark neighborhood. In excellent condition, this delightful single-family rowhouse on a lovely tree-lined residential street was built in 1888 by the Pullman Land Association for the Pullman Palace Car Company.
Spacious and fully modernized, the 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features solid brick construction and chic interior decor.Pullman Historic District of Chicago is 13 miles south of the Loop, just off the Bishop Ford, and easily accessible by public transportation, including the 115th Street or 111th Street stops on the Metra Electric line.
This large and beautifully rehabbed home has original hardwood floors recently restored with a gorgeous French finish, clean contemporary design, and all modern conveniences including central air/heat. Formal living and dining rooms, spacious eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets. Huge master bedroom suite. Custom painting and lighting.
Many original features including 2 original stone fireplaces in working condition, refinished wood staircase, and handcarved banisters. 10-foot ceilings, French doors, and lots of natural light throughout including skylight in master bath.
Plus, great neighbors! Lovely backyard and garden with deck, detached 2-car garage. Dishwasher, range, refrigerator, washer, dryer. Large unfinished walkout basement. Move-in condition. This is a MUST SEE.Conveniently located.
Quiet street across from elementary school and near historic Arcade Park and Langley Playground. Walk to Metra, quick commute downtown or Hyde Park. All City of Chicago services. Approximately 1,800 square feet, low property taxes $1,270.
Called the "world's most perfect town" when it was established, the Pullman neighborhood is significant as one of the nations first planned industrial communities, and is now a designated City of Chicago, State of Illinois and National Landmark District. Landmark designation signifies a reputation of quality and real estate marketability.
Landmark property owners benefit from the official commitment to historic preservation and the security of knowing that their property and neighborhood will not be negatively affected by rapid development trends in the future. In Pullman, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks (CCL) is concerned with the principal facades including the roof line and other elements visible from the public sidewalk and street.
This means that only the street-fronting facade is landmarked, with the owner free to alter the sides and rear of the building. They do not regulate what you chose to do to the interior of your home.
The neighborhood has been the setting for a variety of films including "Road to Perdition," "The Fugitive," and "The Express." Restorations in the neighborhood have received numerous City and State preservation awards and have been featured on "This Old House" and HGTV's "Restore America."
In 2009, the 35-year-old Pullman House Tour & Faade Assistance Program--which provides restoration funding to residents--received a Statewide Preservation Award by Landmarks Illinois as part of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards honoring organizations throughout Illinois that represent excellence in historic preservation.
The Chicago Tribune touts Pullman's neighborhood pride, saying the tight-knit community has a yesteryear feel, but not stuck in the past. - October 2009 http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/Chicago_IL/chi-pullman-profile_chomes_1016oct16,0,2022360.story
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