Home Details for 5544 S Woodlawn Avenue

Designed in 1898 by well-known Chicago architect William Carbys Zimmerman, this spectacular 8,000+ square foot single-family home is located in the heart of the University of Chicago campus neighborhood and provides an unparalleled combination of gracious public entertaining areas and extensive comfortable family-friendly living spaces. The renovation of the entire infrastructure of this imposing six-bedroom, six and one-half bath home was completed in 2018 with the addition of highly-desirable modern amenities and all new mechanical systems (copper plumbing, 400-watt electrical, 7-zone high-efficiency HVAC, dual hot water heaters, back-up generator, new windows throughout). State of the art automation systems and seven commercial grade wifi hotspot transmitters provide connectivity both inside and out. Selected original vintage features were retained and restored: mahogany and oak woodwork, leaded glass windows, three gorgeous fireplaces. A stunning new addition to the rear of the house creates a one-of-a-kind open kitchen / family room. The kitchen has endless storage and Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. The family room, enclosed on three sides in glass, has a twenty-foot ceiling and a staircase down to the recreation room with pool table, home gym, and full bath. The second floor offers four sunny bedrooms, two with en suite baths, a hall bath, and a full-sized laundry room with access to a private roof deck with a fire pit. The entire third floor is given to a luxurious primary suite, comprised of separate living and sleeping areas, two walk-in closets, and a truly amazing spa bath with double vanity, European shower, and deep soaking tub. The beautifully landscaped private backyard has a patio area for outside entertaining. There is also a new state-of-the-art multi-car garage with a 15-foot ceiling (note the basketball hoop). This impressive structure has heating and a/c and even a car-washing station. In addition to the main areas described above, the lower level of the house also includes a private three-bedroom, two-bath fully-functional apartment with a separate entrance.

• Parking

  • Concrete
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Detached
  • Driveway
  • Garage

• Heating Information

  • Natural Gas
  • Forced Air
  • Zoned
  • Radiant Floor

• House Interior

  • Entrance Foyer
  • In-Law Floorplan
  • Built-in Features
  • Walk-In Closet(s)

• Basement

  • Finished
  • Exterior Entry
  • Full

• Cooling Information

  • Central Air
  • Zoned

• Fire Place

  • Living Room
  • Decorative

• Water Features

  • Public