On the Market: Palatine penthouse
Penthouse living: what could sound more glamorous? And yet, this type of lifestyle is attainable high atop the Providence building in downtown Palatine.
The Providence, built in 2007, is the tallest building in Palatine and, as such, features the most beautiful views. The interior features the luxurious finishes you would expect, as well, such as Brazilian hardwood floors and 14-foot ceilings.
Realtors Bonnie Rooney and Greg Olson share their perspective on the listing:
What’s the hidden gem in this house?#147;The outdoor views. You can enjoy them from the two private balconies located off the master suite or from the rooftop deck.#148;What surprises you about this house?#147;The amazing views from the roof top deck. The deck has seating for 25, with rail-side seating to enjoy the views, couch seating with surround sound for quiet conversation and a fire pit for those chilly midsummer nights. You have incredible views on all sides. This would be the perfect spot to watch the Arlington Park Fourth of July fireworks. They explode right over your head.#148;If this house were featured on TV show, which one would it be?#147;#145;Entertainment Tonight.#146; Whatever entertainment you want is right here. Watch that new movie you want to see in your own in home theater. Enjoy a quiet evening in front of the fireplace while enjoying your favorite music on the whole-house audio system. Invite a few friends and fire up the disco ball for a #146;70s party. Have the guys over for a few games of pool or just enjoy a summer evening with a few friends on the rooftop terrace.#148;What#146;s the coolest thing about living in this neighborhood?#147;No matter what your taste #8212; or taste buds #8212; this neighborhood has it all. Neighboring restaurants serve Italian, Mexican, Portuguese, Indian foods. There are also several bars including a German brau haus, a microbrewery/steakhouse and Durty Nellie#146;s, which sponsors an annual St Patrick#146;s Day festival. So if you want an urban lifestyle with a suburban price tag, this is it!#148;What#146;s one adjective you#146;d use to describe the property?#147;It#146;s really hard to use just one word because this property has so much going for it. I#146;d have to say luxurious or upscale. It has all the upscale finishes you would expect in a penthouse condo, including 14-foot ceilings, Brazilian hardwood floors, professional quality kitchen appliances and luxury baths.#148;Name some outdoor amenities. #147;No flowers or trees, but you have a fire pit on the rooftop deck and you have a heated underground parking garage with three owned parking spots and lots of storage.#148; 30082000If you do not want to cook in the unitÂ’s large kitchen, downtown Palatine has a number of restaurants from which to choose. 30082000Two private balconies are located off the master suite. On the MarketAddress: 50 N. Plum Grove Road, No. 802, PalatineAsking price: $699,999Square footage: 3,200Bedrooms/baths: 2/2Year built: 2007Realtor: Co-listed by Bonnie Rooney and Greg Olson, RE/MAX Suburban, (847) 577-9797, www.PalatineLuxuryPenthouse.com