Built as the embodiment of sumptuous luxury and unique architecture, The Lancaster was the first of its kind to kick off Chicago’s striking Lakeshore East residential condominium collections. Located at 201 North Westshore Drive, The Lancaster’s downtown Chicago condos set the bar for modern opulent design and accommodations. Standing at 30 stories and composed of concrete, glass and steel, this distinctively designed asymmetrical structure is a stunning vision.

Amenities

Life at The Lancaster encompasses range of amenities that would please even the most discerning condo owner. As if the luxury and location of The Lancaster weren’t enough, here are some added benefits:

• Recessed private balconies, with picturesque views of Chicago landmarks.
• A 24-hour doorman
• Contemporary health club
• Convenient dry cleaning services
• Heated indoor parking

Perks

The Lancaster is also conducive for joining a large and active social community. If you’re bored, there’s definitely never shortage of things to do within the building itself as it offers:

• A recreation lounge with a myriad of social activities
• A private party room that allows for large group entertaining.
• A landscaped roof, with an outdoor space for residents and their guests to enjoy

Convenience

The Lancaster has a prime location for downtown Chicago condos and owners can find almost anything that they need within a few blocks. Located nearby you can find:

• A well-maintained 6-acre park and playground, perfect for pets or children.
• Millennium Park, the ideal site for admiring captivating architecture, preserved parklands and cultural arts downtown Chicago.
• Grant Park, a hot spot for concerts, cultural events and festivals.
• The city’s main business district, The Loop, home to iconic buildings such as Willis Tower and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
• Easy access to public transportation allows for an ideal commuter experience.
• Lake Michigan is easily accessible, so active residents can enjoy a stroll or bicycle ride along the lakeshore.
• A quick five-minute walk gives access to prominent shopping, unparalleled spas, historic hotels and world-class dining on the Magnificent Mile.

From top to bottom, The Lancaster is an idyllic residential condo building that set the stage for supreme luxury in Chicago’s Lakeshore East neighborhood. From the striking curved architecture to the first-rate amenities, The Lancaster provides exceptional benefits for its condo owners.

South Loop real estate is the home of the city’s most exciting new construction developments. More importantly, though, the attractions of the South Loop neighborhood are a large part of what make downtown Chicago condos so desirable.

Along with being very close to the city’s commercial and financial centers, the South Loop retains the cachet of downtown real estate while also having the community feel of an up-and-coming neighborhood. Within walking distance of some of Chicago’s best attractions and the summer’s most fun events, proximity to the South Loop is something to keep in mind when shopping for downtown Chicago condos.

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Owners of Chicago condos know that our city celebrates St. Patrick’s Day like no other. On the weekend, celebrating St. Patty’s is arguably all about wearing as much tacky green clothing as you can fit on your body and joining the city in a celebration of spring. But if you’re celebrating in a luxury Chicago condo, how can you decorate with green in a slightly more sophisticated and subtle way, and what are the best bars to visit afterward? We’re got your answers.

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For owners of downtown Chicago condos, the best holiday of spring approaches. No, not Casimir Pulaski Day… St. Patrick’s Day! The downtown area is transformed into a sea of green on this holiday, which will be celebrated Saturday the 13th this year. What St. Patty’s Day events should you attend this weekend, and what else is going on in the city before and after the Irish-themed festivities? Find out below.

Events
Of course, there is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a must-see Chicago event if you’ve never gone before. This year, it will start at noon on Saturday and runs through Grant Park on Columbus Drive between Balbo and Monroe Streets.

For a less traditional St. Patrick’s Day celebration, participate in the St. Paddy’s 5k Run/Walk and Leprechaun Leap on Sunday. With proceeds benefiting the Lake View Citizens’ Council, entry is $30 and includes a post-party at Trinity Bar & Grill.

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Chicago luxury condos are great for about a million reasons, but here’s one we weren’t really thinking about until the recent Mid-Atlantic mess of a blizzard reminded us: snow!

Obviously, when it’s cold out in Chicago, our condos are a great place to congregate, warm up and reboot before you have to trek outside again. But snow adds a-whole-nother element to home ownership, and when the snow starts falling, you really begin to appreciate owning a Chicago condo.

Your Top 10 Reasons to Own Chicago Condos in a Blizzard

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Obviously, it’s Super Bowl weekend! But what can you do outside of your luxury Chicago condo before the Saints take on the Colts? In addition to what we’re sure will be a fabulous Superbowl party hosted in your condo, here are the activities around Chicago that you should check out this weekend.

Events
If you aren’t into football, maybe art is more your thing! This Friday, for one night only, you can attend Now You See It, Now You Don’t at the Flat Iron Arts Building in Wicker Park, where 40 local artists will “unveil murals throughout the building’s hallways and then, at 10 p.m., destroy the work by painting over it.” Or for something more traditional, head to the MCA for the First Friday after-work mixer!

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The readers of Chicago Agent have spoken, and Magellan Realty is proud to be responsible for the agents’ Favorite Eco-Friendly Project in the city of Chicago. Out of all the recent Chicago real estate developments, our very own 340 on the Park was chosen as the most eco-friendly project.

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The holidays are almost here and residents of our Chicago condos are in luck – the Park at Lakeshore East looks stunning covered in snow. Here’s what’s happening in Chicago this weekend.

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If you’ve heard it once you’ve heard it a thousand times: Location, location, location! At Lakeshore East, we’ve taken that mantra literally and placed our Chicago condo residents in the thick of some of downtown Chicago’s most famous attractions.

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