LIVING WELL | INTENTIONAL SPACES FOR A NEW YEAR
a curated collection of notable homes and opportunities
January 3
The beginning of a new year invites reflection. A quieter recalibration of how we want our days to feel. More ease. More clarity. Better use of time. Homes play a powerful role in shaping those rhythms, influencing how we move through our mornings, how we gather, how we recharge and how we live.
This week, we’re spotlighting four exceptional Chicago residences that align with these intentions. From a full-service amenity-rich home in Streeterville designed for effortless living, to a Gold Coast property that beckons creative vision, to a refined East Lincoln Park residence centered around an extraordinary kitchen, and a legacy Lincoln Park home built for gathering and celebration, each property reflects a distinct approach to living well.
If this year is about living more intentionally and choosing spaces that truly support your goals, we’d love to help you explore what that could look like.
451 E Grand, Unit 6111 | Streeterville
3 bed 3.1 bath
Offered at $6,900,000
Listed by Brant Booker with Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty
Luxury that handles the details, so life feels effortless.
Perched above the lakefront, this meticulously designed home pairs refined interiors with a lifestyle built entirely around ease. Expansive living and dining spaces flow effortlessly into a beautifully appointed kitchen and family room, while a serene primary suite and ensuite guest bedrooms create true retreat. Integrated technology, automated lighting and window treatments and generous storage simplify daily living behind the scenes. Beyond the residence, a full suite of world-class amenities sits quite literally at your fingertips, including indoor and outdoor pools, spa and wellness spaces, fitness and Pilates studios, resident lounges, private dining, concierge service and valet parking. Every detail is designed to remove friction from daily life, allowing you to focus on living well.
1401 N Astor | Gold Coast
5 bed 4.3 bath
Offered at $3,395,000
Listed by Konstantin Shelegeda with Inter Properties Inc.
A rare canvas for those ready to shape something lasting.
Set on a coveted Gold Coast corner, this substantial residence offers the uncommon ability to move in comfortably or thoughtfully customize before closing, without the burden of managing construction. With approximately 5,500 square feet, an elevator, flexible lower level, and rooftop garage patio, the home provides strong architectural bones and meaningful scale for a bespoke vision. Proposed enhancements, from a sculptural suspended staircase to a reimagined bar, additional ensuite bedroom and tailored outdoor living, illustrate what’s possible while leaving creative control firmly in the hands of the next owner. It’s an opportunity to begin the year not by choosing someone else’s decisions, but by creating a home that reflects your own.
2035 N Orleans, Unit 2N | Lincoln Park
3 bed 3.1 bath
Offered at $1,995,000
Listed by Kate Waddell with Compass
Where cooking and connection take center stage.
Designed for those who genuinely love to cook, this East Lincoln Park residence places the kitchen at the center of daily life and connection. Set within an intimate boutique elevator building, the home feels open, light and quietly refined, with floor-to-ceiling windows and seamless flow to a generous private terrace just steps from the park. The Ernestomeda kitchen pairs sleek Italian cabinetry with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, a steam oven and an oversized island, creating a space that supports everything from weeknight meals to dinner with friends. Living and dining areas unfold naturally around it, while thoughtful technology, spa-caliber baths and beautifully finished bedrooms make the rest of the home feel equally considered. It’s a place where cooking becomes a ritual, gathering feels effortless and everyday living is elevated without feeling overdone.
2026 N Kenmore | Lincoln Park
10 bed 8.2 bath
Offered at $9,995,000
Listed by Emily Sachs Wong with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
A home designed for togetherness, at every scale.
Tucked behind a classic gate on an extra-wide Lincoln Park lot, this home was designed with one clear idea in mind: bringing people together. The main residence and the striking coach house, connected by a light-filled glass vestibule, offer incredible flexibility whether that means multigenerational living, hosting long-term guests, or creating space to work independently while staying connected. Inside, generous living spaces open easily to the outdoors, the kitchen and great room look out over sun-filled grounds and a standout wine cellar becomes the natural gathering place for both intimate evenings and larger celebrations. It’s a home that has truly been lived in and loved, created for holidays, milestones and the everyday moments that make life feel full.
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