1488 Madison Street Unit: 507

Fill your home with light and your life with the vibrancy of the city from this high-design penthouse in Congress Park. This end unit has the feel of a separate single-family home and cultivates a luxe sensibility through carefully studied architectural details include a stunning spiral staircase lit from above by a round skylight, huge walls of windows, and soaring ceilings. Made for hosting, the open floorplan flows from the kitchen to the living room to the dining area and the butler's pantry (with wine fridge). Three private outdoor areas (2 lower-level decks and a large terrace off the main level) plus a community rooftop mean you're bound to be the center of your social circle all summer. Everyday logistics are covered, with a heated underground garage and storage. Acres of parkland, ponds, museums and recreation await 2 blocks away at City Park, and just out your door are dozens of top-rated eateries and cultural icons like the Tattered Cover bookstore and Bluebird Theater.