Chicago Condo: The Ritz-Carlton Residences

Building Address:

664 North Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611

• Units: 86
• Built: 2009
• Neighborhood: River North
• Pets Allowed: N/A

Ritz-Carlton is a legendary name with an inescapable high-class connotation that promises this brand new Magnificent Mile high-rise will be among Chicago's finest residential addresses. The Ritz-Carlton Residences is designed by internationally-renowned architect Lucien Lagrange, who blends nuances of the traditional Chicago skyscraper with the romantic embrace of a French chateau. Luxury details and sophisticated elegance figure throughout the building, drawing exquisite taste and refined interior embellishments into every condo unit and penthouse.

The standard at Ritz-Carlton Residences sets the bar for upmarket Chicago homes. These classically inspired condominiums offer homebuyers stylish one, two and three bedroom units, all awash with the best interior finishes and state-of-the-art features. In addition to being wired for phone and television, the units have high-efficiency heating and cooling systems (individually controlled by the condo-owner), and energy-conserving windows with insulating glass panes for added atmospheric comfort and temperature balance.

The floor plans at Ritz-Carlton are an assortment of posh urban dwellings with an emphasis on top-of-the-line appliances and materials. Private entry halls, ten-foot ceilings and wide plank hardwood floors instill a general grandeur enhanced by rich solid core doors and top-quality hardware, ornate crown moldings and baseboards, superior fixtures and natural stone bath accents, solid wood kitchen cabinetry and high-gauge appliances. Unlike the majority of the new construction condos in Chicago today, many of the Ritz-Carlton Residences offer separate living and dining areas. A formal dining room upholds the stateliness of the Ritz-Carlton culture and creates the sense of a conventional house-a far cry from the all-in-one loft-like layouts that have inundated the residential real estate market in recent years.

One-bedroom units at Ritz-Carlton offer 1,300 - 1,900 square feet of living space. The arrangements are versatile with options that include 2.5 baths, separate dining area, personal den/study, in-unit laundry, walk-in closets and private recessed terrace. Ritz-Carlton condos with two bedrooms run between 1,900 and 3,380 square feet, presenting several stunning floor plans that vary from long, narrow units with exposures on three sides to "L" shaped layouts with two private balconies. There is a select number of sprawling three-bedroom residences boasting 3,634 to 3,730 square-foot homes with beautifully orchestrated designs, wall-to-wall luxury refinements, and additional private balconies.

Want to take the highlife one notch higher? The Ritz-Carlton penthouses are massive 4,780 to 5,744 square-foot luxury residences offering Chicago homebuyers exclusive floor rights with private elevator entrance, four-side exposure, generous outdoor terraces, and open floor plans that allow the individual homeowner to customize interior space to suit their exacting needs and preferences.

The Ritz-Carlton indulges residents with more than its ultra-posh condominiums and penthouse suites. The building amenities and services are also first-rate, addressing your every whim with a well-equipped club level and the attention of a full staff. Strictly on hand to provide personal assistance to its occupants, the Ritz-Carlton employs a team of professionals including a director of residence, concierge, club chef, doorman, porter, housekeeper, valet and security guard. They supply everything from in-unit meal preparation and plant watering to dog walking and car washing.

The private club and spa gives residents a peaceful spot to unwind and spend some alone time, or get-together with neighbors, perhaps for a gentlemen's game of billiards or to enjoy a flick in the movie screening room. Burn off calories in the gym, relax with a massage or facial treatment, read in the grand salon, or coordinate your business meeting in the board room-there's even a wine cellar with conditioned bins to hold your collection of reds or whites. Of course, any service not readily on hand can be promptly arranged through the concierge or director of residences for a fee.

Residents also enjoy a private entranceway off Erie Street, protected from the busy traffic and commotion of Michigan Avenue. A breathtaking marble-laden lobby with 14-foot ceilings and sparkling chandeliers welcomes you home. The valet will whisk your car away to the secure garage parking and porters are standing by to assist you with those shopping bags-you are living in the heart of Chicago's world-class Magnificent Mile shopping district after all!

Current property listings for units in The Ritz-Carlton Residences fall between the $1 million and $4.9 million price range. This beyond deluxe upmarket Chicago condominium is a joint venture of real estate connoisseur, Prism Development Company, interior designer, Darcy Bonner & Associates, and world-renowned architect firm, Lucien Lagrange Architects. Together, the trio brings unmatched residential luxury to Chicago's most famous commercial strip.

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