Elm Tower

This postmodern beauty, completed in 2002, draws inspiration from the art deco skyscrapers of the Roaring Twenties and provides residents with a treasure trove of amenities - largely what one could expect of a Gold Coast condominium. Behind it's sophisticated masonry facade is a contemporary living space defined by "cosmopolitan sensibilities" and "natural harmonies."

Elm Tower tops out at 16 stories and houses only 39 units of two or three bedrooms. Combine that with the building's exquisite location just off the Magnificent Mile and it's easy to understand why units are generally in high demand. Further enhancing demand is the building's amenities collection, which includes a 24-hour door attendant, a full-service fitness facility, heated garage and on-site private storage.

Individual units are constructed with resident privacy and comfort in mind. Interior walls of sound batt insulation and multiple layers of drywall mean your home remains quiet, while gas fireplaces, oak hardwood floors and a natural stone entryway ensure that it's cozy. Additional in-unit features include ceiling heights of 8-10 feet, wall-to-wall carpet in the bedrooms and solid core doors.

Kitchens boast granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, a Viking convection oven and gas stovetop, and a Franke stainless steel sink. Luxury extends to unit bathrooms as well, where you'll find marble countertops, natural stone tile, Jacuzzi whirlpool tubs and Hans Grohe fixtures.

Of course, location remains the greatest amenity for condo owners in Chicago. Here at Elm Tower, residents are within a quarter mile of stops like Barnes & Noble and Barneys New York, and a short half mile from the 900 North Michigan Shops and Bloomingdales. The dining scene near Elm Tower is equally impressive, with no less than eight top-notch eateries within 500 feet of your front door. These include Table Fifty-Two, Lou Malnati's, RA Sushi, Butch McGuire's and Merlo on Maple.