1542 NORTH
LEAVITT HISTORIC WICKER PARK
BETH GOMEZ 773.727.1707 bgomez@koenigrubloff.com
JOVANKA CORAZZINA 773. 517.1323 jcorazzina@koenigrubloff.com
HISTORIC CHARM, LOVINGLY RESTORED This home, built in 1888, is in the Historic District of Wicker Park. The owners lovingly converted this twoflat gradually over time. The vision was to integrate modern features and amenities while retaining the historic Wicker Park charm and staying true to the house’s original feel. The restoration was a labor of love. The home is located in the most desirable part of Wicker Park because it’s close to entertainment, but removed enough to have a homey neighborhood feel. It’s only a three minute walk to both the Damen L stop and The 606.
MAIN FLOOR Foyer: Large entry with oversized walk-in coat closet; ceiling moulding detail; high-performance porcelain tile; two operational front doors. Family/Living Room: Beautiful, bright space with historical architecture intact; custom electric fireplace and mantle with slate surround flanked by floor to ceiling wainscoting; original window casing; 8� high baseboards; door casings and caps painstakingly restored or matched; bamboo flooring; custom stained ceiling fan.
Dining Room: Built-in wall-to-ceiling shelving; original built-in glass cabinet; original window and door casing; bamboo flooring, custom stained ceiling fan. Music Room/Den: Dual entrance from the entertaining space and from the kitchen; Sandpiper Studios wallpaper; double-box inlay wainscoting; Edison teardrop double pendant lights; decorative panel ceiling with crown moulding; walk-in closet; bamboo flooring. First-Floor Bath: Custom plate rail with high-density porcelain wall tile; ceiling moulding detail with Mendoza pendant light; claw foot tub with deck mount telephone faucet; custom-built linen cabinet; high-performance porcelain floor tile.
Kitchen: Custom ceiling, walls and moulding throughout; huge window and transom for tons of natural light; eat- in area; commercial stainless 9-foot cook table with breakfast bar and custom-made drawers sourced from a local restaurant; highend Bosch appliances; solid wood cabinets with stainless handles; custom open shelving; doublebox inlay wainscoting; extensive crown moulding; custom Carrera polished marble back splash; granite countertops; cookbook nook; ventless wall mount ethanol fireplace; Sandpiper Studios wallpaper; Mendoza drum pendant lighting with medallions; high-performance porcelain tile. Throughout Main Level: Tussah double cell light filtering blinds.
SECOND FLOOR Master Suite: King-sized master suite with separate dressing/ office space; walk-in closet with window and French doors; all custom cabinetry; extensive millwork; Tussah double cell blackout blinds with custom transom window covering; custom wallpaper designed and printed in North Carolina on a single-run small press; decorative fireplace with crossing Batten millwork; original window casing; 8� high baseboards; bamboo flooring; ceiling fan. Office/Dressing Room: Feature wall with white Batten custom millwork; built-in floor-to-ceiling shelves; Restoration Hardware double library pendants; Tussah double cell blackout blinds with custom transom window covering; bamboo flooring; original window casing; 8� high baseboards.
Master Bath: Elegant design with walk-in shower; double vanities imported from France; slipper tub with deck mount telephone faucet; rain shower; Carrera marble shower surround and backsplash; high ceiling; ceiling moulding detail with Mendoza pendant light; highperformance porcelain tile. Staircase: Floor-to-ceiling wainscoting; ceiling moulding detail with Mendoza pendant light and medallion; custom organized laundry with LG appliances, conveniently located on the second floor landing.
Second Bedroom: Lots of light; walkout to upper balcony; double drum Crate and Barrel pendant lighting; closet with built-in shelving. Third Bedroom: Lots of light; custom wall detail with Board-and-Batten chair rail trim; matching ceiling fan and wood blinds.
Fourth Bedroom: Walk-in closet with built-in shelving; custom wall detail with Board-and-Batten chair rail trim; matching ceiling fan and wood blinds. Hall Bathroom: Polished Carrera marble; frameless glass door shower; porcelain floating sink; high-performance porcelain floor tile.
LOWER FLOOR Rec Room: Spacious and bright rec room with large storage closet; ceiling detail at stair landing; beadboard on stairs; bamboo wood floor. Game Room/Fifth Bedroom/Nanny Quarters: Flexible space! Potential self-contained apartment that has everything needed for a rental, including full kitchen with granite counters and island, custom shelving, electric fireplace, full bath, electric/gas for washer/dryer hook-up and separate exit; storage area under back deck for seasonal gear/storage.
EXTERIOR Front: • Full brick exterior which includes decorative details and a restored cornice • Trim work painted in historic color scheme • Custom-made wrought iron front fence and matching parkway fence • Classic front stoop Back: • 23x31 grassy, fenced-in backyard with flagstone path, sitting area and custom lattice privacy fence • 23x8 covered back deck directly off of the kitchen for dining or play • 23x8 covered deck off 2nd bedroom • 20x19 roof deck with space-saving spiral stairs, pergola and wood privacy screens • Fenced dog run • Planted vegetation including Japanese maple tree, flowering crab apple tree, sand cherry tree, peonies, lily of the valley, tiger lilies, arboretums, azalea bushes and ivy • Two-car garage
IMPROVEMENTS & UPDATES 2018: Master bath and upper-level hall bath 2017: Washer/dryer 2016: New furnace (lower/first floor) 2015: Kitchen, crown rebuilt, outside brick tuck-pointed, limestone and sills replaced, roof coping repaired, upper-level A/C replaced, upper-level furnace new motor
2014: Basement (entire space) 2013: Garage roof rebuilt (prior to roof decking and custom pergola) 2012: Hot water heater 2011: Basement windows and first floor north and rear-facing windows replaced
Floor Plans 1542 N. LEAVITT
F LOO R P LA N
Covered Deck 23’ x 8’
Deck 23’ x 8’
Kitchen 21’ x 13’
Breakfast Room 9’ x 12’
Bedroom 2 13’ x 11’
Bedroom 3 9’ x 13’
Refrig
Oven/ Micro
DW
Den 9’ x 12’
Bedroom 4 9’ x 12’
WIC 5’ X 5’
WIC 5’ X 5’
Dining Room 12’ x 13’
Study 12’ x 11’ DN
W/D WIC 5’ x 5’
UP
Foyer 9’ x 8’
FURN
Living Room 12’ x 16’
MAIN FLOOR
Main Floor
WIC 9’ x 8’
Master Bedroom 13’ x 17’
SECOND FLOOR
Second Floor
a]
Garage Roof Deck19’ x 20’
[2-Car Garage]
UP
[Exterior Storage] [Pergol a]
Garage Roof Deck19’ x 20’
Landscaped Yard23’ x 31’
[2-Car Garage]
UP
Dining Area 12’ x 12’
[Deck ]
[Exterior Storage]
Landscaped Yard23’ x 31’
Kitchen 8’ x 12’
A/ C
Refrig
Dining Area 12’ x 12’
Covered 23’ x Deck 8’
[Deck ]
Kitchen 8’ x 12’
A/ C
Refrig
FURN
Sitting Room 8’ x 16’
Covered 23’ x Deck 8’
HWH
FURN
Sitting Room 8’ x 16’
HWH
[Storage] [Storage]
Family Room 20’ x 29’ UP
Family Room 20’ x 29’
UP
LOWER LEVEL
Lower Level
SITE PLAN
Site Plan
1542 N. LEAVITT
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BETH GOMEZ 773.727.1707 | BGomez@KoenigRubloff.com BethGomez.KoenigRubloff.com