5050 S East End Ave #12D

This is a cheerful REAL 3BR unit in the Miles van der Rohe inspired Chippewa Co-op perched beside Harold Washington Park and overlooking Lake Michigan. Spectacular views to the east look out to the Lake and south. On a clear day you'll see all the way to Michigan. The express bus to the city stops next to the building & the Metra is right behind it. The 172 bus to the U of C also stops right outside the door. It's an easy walk or roll to the lakefront path & to all the exciting developments in Hyde Park including the Whole Foods/Marshalls/Michael's retail complex just west of the tracks. The west views of the bedrooms have beautiful sunsets all year long.The kitchen has newer wood cabinets with custom pull-out pantry and a ceramic tile backsplash. In the living room are beautifully crafted built-in cabinetry & bookshelves. The master has a vanity nook/table & floor to ceiling built-in drawers. Real parquet floors. Assessment includes everything but your phone. Rental parking nearby. Unit represents 277 shares of stock in the Chippewa Apartments Association. There is no special assessment owed by this unit. There is parking in the neighborhood for $175/mo. The seller is amenable to a quick closing. The taxes may increase for 2016. Cable is expanded basic. Electric service is 100 amps for the unit and 220 amps for the A/C unit in LR. Just around the block from the Hyde Park Arts Center and its terrific coffee shop/restaurant. The living room view of Lake Michigan and Harold Washington Park are stunning. Apartment is very cheerful with pleasant views from every room. You can watch the Sox fireworks from the apt! Residents are friendly and care about the expertly managed building. Building has a professional on site engineer who is very helpful to everyone. Snow is shoveled before you step out the door in the early morning. It is so enjoyable to walk across the street to the park and lake front trail. The Hyde Park Art Center and coffee shop is 1/2 block away. The kitchen has two impressive food pantries, one is fold out and the second has pull out shelves.