1415 E 54th St., Chicago, IL 60615

CONSTRUCTED IN 1890, THIS GREEN GABLED, COMMON-BRICK HOUSE IS ANYTHING BUT COMMON. FEATURED AS CRAIN'S LUXURY HOUSE OF THE WEEK, THIS RESIDENCE HAS FIVE PARCELS OF LAND IN THE HEART OF THE HYDE PARK. SURROUNDED BY CHARMING COTTAGES, THIS PROPERTY STANDS APART. THE PRAIRIE & CRAFTSMAN DETAILS INDICATE IT WAS THE WORK OF A SKILLED ARCHITECT. THE CARVED "GREEN MEN" OF THE LIVING ROOM, LEADED WINDOWS, AND BUILT-IN CABINETRY BLEND SEAMLESSLY WITH THE AMENITIES OF 21ST CENTURY LIVING. THE SUNNY KITCHEN HAS A C.1900 STOVE WITH HIGH-END APPLIANCES. A GREENHOUSE CONNECTS THE MAIN HOUSE WITH THE ANNEX, WHICH FEATURES AN OFFICE/FAMILY ROOM CENTERED ON A LARGE HEARTH WITH STAINED GLASS WINDOWS. OUTDOORS A STONE DECK AND PERGOLA LEAD TO A KOI POND SET AMID LUSH GARDENS OF BAMBOO, PINE, AND LILAC. THE MASTER SUITE FACES THE SECLUDED URBAN OASIS, AND INCLUDES A WALK-IN CLOSET, CUSTOM CABINETRY, AND NEW BATH. WITH ONLY 3 OWNERS IN 126 YEARS, A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO WRITE YOUR OWN EXTRAORDINARY STORY.