Chicago’s ‘most expensive’ historic home for sale at $21M

For the first time in 40 years, one of the Gold Coast’s most distinguished estates is available for sale. The Howard Van Doren Shaw landmark, owned by one of the city’s most successful personal injury lawyers, spans 25, 000 sq.-ft., with a hidden courtyard. Built in 1914 on .28 acres in Chicago, the home was originally built for a lumber baron.

The Paul Episcope family has owned it since the 1980s. The home at 1355 N. Astor, named Astor Court, has five or six rental units and a 10,000 sq.-ft. main house. The classical/ Georgian Revival architecture spans 80 feet across Astor St.

The home is meticulously landscaped with beautifully maintained gardens and fountains. Thirteen-foot ceilings, intricate millwork, original marble mantles and gold-plated fixtures add to the magnificence of this unique property. The entire estate boasts 45 rooms, 16 bedrooms, 17 baths, 18 fireplaces and two parking spaces, according to this article in The Old House Life.  

The home is listed for $21,000,000 by @Properties Emily Sachs Wong, [email protected], 312.286.0800. (See more info/photos here)

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