Page 79 - Introducing Janet Owen

Chicago Tribune Magazine

SUNDAY, APRIL 16  SECTION 10

THE ESSENCE OF

LUXE

IN THE WORLD OF HIGH-END REAL ESTATE, MONEY ISN’T THE ONLY OBJECT

When the stakes are high, say $1 million and more, the real-estate agent becomes a trusted partner; if only until the
close of the deal. A sampling of four properties, three recently sold, offers a glimpse into an agent’s world.

A drawing room and greenhouse with skyline views
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$2 MILLION PLUS
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 Luxury Quotient: One of a row of granite countertops and two Sub-Zero re- Sold for: Under contract for close to
frigerators. The master suite’s spa bath-
four Adamesque town homes designed by room has an extra deep Jacuzzi tub, a its $2.1 million asking price.
the architect David Adler in 1915, the state- white-tiled steam shower, a heated towel  Agent: Janet Owen, Sudler and Co.
ly townhouse was renovated by its current rack and Michael Graves light fixtures. The  Area of specialty: Lincoln Park, Gold
owners. It has a circular stairway with a top floor has a full working greenhouse with
skylight above it, 14-foot ceilings on the skyline, lake and park views, which could Coast, Streeterville.
first floor, the original walnut inlaid floors, a easily convert into an outdoor terrace. In  Selling mantra: “ In a service indus-
black and white marble-floored anteroom, a addition, the house has a wine cave, spe-
library, a skylit conservatory with three cial silver storage space and a dumbwaiter. try, all you really have is your reputation.
arched glass double doors, a drawing room You really stake your reputation on every
with a woodburning fireplace with marble transaction.”
surround, a formal dining room with terraz- You know you’re secured the deal
zo floors, and a kitchen and pantry with = when: “ You never really know. That’s

what makes real estate so exciting.”