Spectacular opportunity to buy and design your Gold Coast retreat or investment. This Southwest Corner 2 bedroom, 2 bath, plus den/office, offers a smart floorpan, exceptional living space, bright natural light, and tree top tranquility , all while located just steps to Lake Michigan, the Lakefront Bike Trail, and the premier shops and restaurants of Chicago's timeless Gold Coast. Galley style kitchen affords a spacious separate dining room, an extra large living room with attached den, all bathed in afternoon South and West sunlight.Natural hardwood parquet floors throughout waiting to be restored to their mid-century modern splendor. South and West facing Floor to ceiling windows invite you in to the open main living areas and truly make this condo stand out among the rest. Incredible one of a kind westward views over the Gold Coast's diverse skyline (compare to photos of 4C which sold in Spring 2025). 5C is just high enough to be above the treetops, with pocket views of the ever changing hues of Lake Michigan from each east facing bedroom. Ritchie Tower features a 24 hour door staff, on-site manager, wind protected outdoor pool and sundeck on the second level, and an attached valet parking garage for a low monthly fee. Ritchie is a wind protected North-South street just west of the inner Lake Shore Drive. This is an estate sale and priced to get all value-conscious and creative Gold Coast buyers excited.