849 N Franklin St. #422, Chicago, IL 60610

This bright & airy, loft-style, 2 bedroom / 2 bath condo serves up park, city, & sunset views through the expanse of windows in its living room & primary bedroom & from its private BALCONY also delivering, IN-UNIT LAUNDRY, all situated in the full amenity Parc Chestnut in the vibrant and desired River North Neighborhood. A long foyer offers an expanse of wardrobe storage and leads to the open concept living room boasting a gas starter fireplace, a spacious living area & dining area, flowing into the open kitchen with ample cabinet space, GE appliances, stainless steel dishwasher, granite countertops, tiled backsplash and a generous kitchen island offering a breakfast bar - perfect for entertaining. Modern light fixtures compliment the exposed ductwork. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide bright natural light and access to the private balcony overlooking Chestnut Park and cityscape views - well suited for morning coffee, lounging with a book or cocktail, and container gardening. The primary suite boasts large windows, and an organized walk-in closet, and flows into the en-suite primary bathroom with a walk-in double shower. Bedroom 2 boasts a large organized closet area and is serviced by a generous bathroom providing a soaking tub with shower combination. Convenient IN-UNIT LAUNDRY closet (full-size front-loading stacked washer/dryer). More than ample in-unit storage plus additional storage locker included. Updated hardware and fixtures. The Parc Chestnut is a full amenity building with 24-hour door staff, on-site management, fitness center (to be updated soon), dry cleaners/receiving room, business center, party room, bike storage, two beautifully designed common terraces, and half-acre private park across the street with a dog run. GREAT LOCATION: Proximity to highway 90 / 94 Kennedy expressway via Ontario and easy access to Lake Shore Drive. Near Brown, & Purple EL Trains via Chicago CTA station and minutes to Red Line Chicago train station or Chicago Ave buses. Easy access to downtown, the Gold Coast, and the cultural, architectural & culinary highlights of the Magnificent Mile and the Chicago Riverwalk. ACCESS TO GREEN AND NATURAL SPACES: Chestnut Park across the street is part of the building's common area, with after-hours access to residents. Washington Square park with a large fountain surrounded by a floral garden and benches is blocks away, as is Durso Park with its sandbox, playground & 2 basketball courts. Minutes to Oak Street Beach offering access to all the Lake Michigan recreational amenities and the lakefront running and bike path. Shop Whole Foods, Walgreens, ALDI, & Jewel-Osco. NEIGHBORHOOD FAVORITES: Chalet, Mogadishu Restaurant, Torchio Pasta Bar, Obelix, Centennial Crafter Beer & Eatery, Headquarter Beercade, Griddle 24, Brett's Kitchen, Penelope's Vegan Taqueria, The Cafeteria, Nomad Chicago, Doma cafe, Fabcakes, & Dollop Coffee. HEATED GARAGE PARKING space additional $25K. Pet Friendly. This unit and building live well. Must See.