Chicago Condo: Residences At Grand Plaza
Building Address:
545 North Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60610- Units: 283
- Built: 2003
- Neighborhood: River North
- Pets Allowed: N/A
This incredible River North development dubs itself "your city in the sky." A fitting title as its condo residences are truly homes and its residents are definitely living the high life. The Residences at Grand Plaza offer Chicago homeowners a delightfully inclusive setting, encased in top-quality construction and first-rate services, and surrounded by a thriving artistic neighborhood chockfull of galleries, theaters, restaurants, shopping and more.
A large part of the attraction to this extraordinary residential enterprise is the deluxe building amenities that include features rarely found in other Chicago condominiums. The ground level Grand Plaza Market is a good start with a convenient Jewel-Osco grocery store and Bed Bath & Beyond, a handy retailer with every item to outfit your new home. The entrance to the Residences at Grand Plaza is attended by around-the-clock door staff and the floors are serviced by zoned high-speed elevators for quick and easy access to your front door. Indoor garage parking is a must in the city, but because you are in the city it's also easy to walk, take public transportation or catch a cab right outside.
The building's 50,000 square-foot Club Floor is where residents will find most of the action and relaxin'. The fitness center is a bona fide health resort that suits every athletic interest and indulges with full spa facilities. Like most residential exercise rooms, the Residences at Grand Plaza has weights and cardio machines (including treadmills, stationary bikes, and other calorie-burning equipment), but attached to the training floor is a huge gymnasium with a designated basketball court that doubles as an aerobics studio. In between shooting hoops, residents can participate in high-octane calisthenics and choreographed workouts taught by on-site instructors. Not one for the land activities? Then a bout in the resistance pool will supply a nice aquatic strengthening exercise most Chicagoans do not have access to. Just throw on some goggles and start swimming—the high-powered water jet provides enough resistance that you can effectively swim in place.
Sometimes running on a treadmill can get monotonous, even at the Residences where there are wall-to-wall windows and dozens of television screens to entertain. That's why an outdoor jogging track was installed amid the landscaped rooftop terrace with putting greens (for the golfers) incorporated into the gardenscape for a really versatile open air recreation space.
Not all residents want to hit the track or practice puts when outside, though. Not to worry, this ultra-equipped condominium high-rise has a beautiful outdoor pool and sundeck area surrounded by lounge chairs, patio tables, oversized shade umbrellas, verdant flower beds and a scenic view the downtown skyline. After working out, pumping iron, taking a dip, playing b-ball or basking in the sun, the whirlpool, locker facilities, saunas and steam rooms are just the thing to get the kinks out and refresh for the rest of your day.
When the temps start to drop and the pool season passes, residents can still enjoy the Great Outdoors from the building's lush Winter Garden Atrium Lounge. Warm up with a hot cup of coffee from the Cyber Cafe Lounge while you check your email or grab a book from the library and settle in next to the fireplace for a cozy afternoon read. There's also a comfy media room with plush sofas and armchairs circling the plasma screen TV with surround sound and DVD hookup. Challenge a neighbor to a game of pool or book the entire space for a private party. The business center and conference rooms cover home office needs and wireless Internet connection throughout the Club Floor and sundeck area ensures your laptop is always online.
The residences at Grand Plaza include convertibles, one to three-bedroom units, penthouse suites, and spacious duplexes with two-level living rooms. The standard floor plans offer home buyers upmarket appointments and the penthouses take it up another notch to high-end extravagance. Private balcony expanses and verandas present gorgeous city vistas and fireplaces in penthouse units grant an added touch of elegance and culture. Dual-floor homes encompass dramatic lofts with a contemporary design and extra sunlight from the two-story wall of windows.
Open living and dining layouts instill a bright airiness that permeates the units and creates cheerful energy throughout. Granite countertops and islands, ceramic tiled floors, wood paneled cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances outfit the refined kitchens, while oversized vanities, tri-view mirrored medicine cabinets, and ceramic tub surrounds furnish the bathrooms in luxury and style. Upgraded residences have designer fixtures and hardware, solid core wood entry doors, and high-tech security systems with video surveillance and secured keypad access. Unit-controlled air conditioning and heat ensure an ideal interior climate year round.
Pricing starts in the low $200,000s for studio/convertibles and reach into the millions for two- and three-bedroom condos and penthouse residences. The Residences at Grand Plaza is a Terrapin Properties development.
