jameson in the news
October 4, 2007
Jameson Realty Group:
SALES UNDERWAY FOR 3255 N. PAULINA CONDOMINIUMS IN LAKEVIEW
The 4-story condominium, being developed by JML Builders, will feature contemporary architecture with plenty of windows, dark and light brick and recessed balconies for every unit. The elevator building also features a common-area rooftop deck with sweeping city views.
With three units per floor, the development at the corner of Paulina and School streets, features a well-planned design for each residence, emphasizing the exceptionally wide open space of the living and dining room, said Charles Huzenis, president of Jameson Realty Group, the exclusive marketing agent for 3255 North Paulina.
"Each condo features wide-planked, chocolate-stained oak floor and sweeping custom commercial-size windows to bring plenty of light into the unit," Huzenis said.
The 3255 North Paulina condominium features 2-bedroom or 2-bedroom-plus-den/loft floor plans with 2 baths. Also featured are three spectacular penthouses with dramatic soaring 23-foot-tall duplex living rooms.
Base prices range from $619,900 to $769,900. Initial occupancy is tentatively scheduled for late this fall.
"One of the best things about these condos is that indoor heated parking is included in the purchase price," Huzenis said. Standard luxury amenities include an Italian-styled kitchen with a clean, contemporary flair with custom dark mahogany cabinetry, 1.25-inch stone countertops and tile backsplash and a premium stainless-steel appliance package.
Some of the other amenities include: a ventless gas fireplace; Frigidaire stackable (or side-by-side) washer and dryer plus full pre-wiring that includes surround sound and speakers throughout.
The master bath features an oversized shower, Grohe Atrio body sprays, shower head and rain shower; six-foot whirlpool, a flat panel mahogany dual vanity, stone-tile flooring and countertops plus a frameless glass shower enclosure.
One of the most popular layouts is Plan 4A, a 2-bedroom condominium with a duplex den/loft area that includes two balconies and a private roof deck.
Visitors enter into the residence and step into a foyer. Immediately to the left is a 12-by-10-foot kitchen which opens to a stunning 24-by-23-foot lofted living/dining room. The room has access to a 24-foot-long balcony.
A living room staircase leads up to the den/loft, just above the living/dining room. Just to the right of the foyer and immediately ahead is a 12-by-11-foot secondary bedroom with access to a full bath.
Down the hall is the 15.5-by-13-foot master bedroom with walk-in closet and large master bath. The master bedroom also has access to the second 15-foot-long balcony.
"One of the best things about this development is its premiere location," Huzenis said. "It's just steps from a Whole Foods Market, an XSport 24-hour fitness center, a public library and only one block from the Paulina elevated train stops, restaurants, nightlife and shops."
Huzenis said the two biggest reasons people want to live in Lakeview are the public transportation lines and the close access to the lake. "A lot of neighborhoods have one or the other-not both," he said. "So, that makes Lakeview special. Plus, you have great restaurants and a terrific shopping environment."
Many of the neighborhood's top attractions-shopping, dining and nightlife-are concentrated on Broadway and Clark between Diversey and Irving and along Halsted Street between Belmont and Addison.
The Wrigleyville section of Lake View, bounded by Halsted, Ashland, Roscoe and Byron, is a neighborhood dominated by 2-flat and 3-flat buildings and by Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. During baseball season, the area awakens with revelry in plenty of lively watering holes, clubs and new restaurants.
"The neighborhood has a lot of unique shops and boutiques, great stores that you won't find in typical malls," Huzenis said.
Further west, one hot shopping and dining destination can be found along Southport Avenue-from Wellington to Irving. In the early 1990s, the Music Box Theatre at 3733 N. Southport was the big attraction. Today, there are a dozen chic clothing boutiques-including Flirt, Red Head Boutique, Freesia, Jake, Anthropology, Shane, Soapstone, Beansprout-along with a bevy of restaurants.
The 3255 North Paulina also is close to the "Belmont Antique District," on Belmont Avenue between Paulina Street and Western Avenue. The Antique District is lined with stores filled with items to catch the eye, from earrings or watches, to furniture-everything from vintage standing lamps, dressers and bedroom sets to decorative accessories.
"The Antique District shops serve as an anchor for the neighborhood and is a resource for new condominium and home buyers in the neighborhood seeking to furnish with antiques," said Huzenis.
In nearby Roscoe Village, along Roscoe from Ashland to Western, you will find an interesting collection of neighborhood restaurants and corner taverns.
Roscoe Village also features convenient shopping at the Addison Mall and the Riverview Mall, on Western Avenue just south of Addison, which features both Jewel Foods and Dominick's Finer Foods, and a Walgreen's Pharmacy.
Several popular neighborhood restaurants and nightspots in West Lakeview include Chicago Joe's, the Wild Onion Restaurant, Cy's Steak and Chop House, El Tinajon Restaurant, the Village Tap Bar and Grill, Mulligan's Public House, Kitsch'n Diner and the Zippo Lounge.
All of these Lakeview areas are easily accessed on public transportation-the CTA's Howard-Dan Ryan trains stop at Belmont and Addison. CTA Ravenswood and Howard trains stop at Belmont. Bus service is available on Belmont, Addison and Irving Park, and along Lake Shore Drive, Halsted, Broadway and Clark.
Educational anchors in the neighborhood include DeVry Institute of Technology, Gordon Tech High School and Lane Tech High School one of the top Chicago Public Magnet Schools.
Jameson Realty Group currently is marketing more than 30 new-construction and rehabbed residential and condominium conversion developments in Chicago.
Established in 1982 by Charles and Harry Huzenis, Jameson Realty is a full-service real estate organization with offices in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood. With more than 120 sales agents and support staff, the company has unparalleled experience in developer representation and has marketed more than 260 residential projects since 1991.
An open house is held at 3255 N. Paulina from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, please call Jameson Realty Group at 312-751-0300, or visit their web site at: www.jameson.com.
