Lighthouse Among 3 Homes You May Want Santa To Deliver: How Much House

ACROSS AMERICA — You may not be in the right tax bracket to afford the homes featured this week in How Much House — they’re for people with huge fortunes and incomes — but it’s the season when dreams come true, or so Santa and every made-for-TV movie ever created remind us.

If Santa could deliver any home you wanted, would it be your own lighthouse, an oceanfront estate or a luxury home in the sky?

Peek inside these three properties for the ultra-rich in Illinois, Maryland and Rhode Island.

Illinois | $15,170,000

451 E. Grand Ave. Chicago
Listed by: Timothy Salm | Jameson Real Estate LLC
Square feet: 7,582
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 6 (4 full)
Year built: 2019

The penthouse at One Bennett Park, which is among Chicago’s most elite residences, is accessed by a private elevator and offers unrivaled 360-degree views of the city, whether from inside the luxury home or from a 65-foot-long outdoor terrace.

The graciously appointed residence with 12-foot, 6-inch ceilings has four-bedroom suites, including a generous primary suite with a corner library. The eat-in kitchen features custom millwork cabinetry and an adjacent family room, an elegant dining room opening to the private terrace, an expansive living room with a custom stone fireplace, and a dedicated library with wood paneling and custom built-in cabinetry.

The penthouse comes with two parking spaces with valet service in a covered porte cochère, personalized 24-hour concierge services, and access to the fitness center, yoga room, pilates studio, salon and massage suite. The 41st-floor owner’s lounge provides a gracious gathering space with beautiful outdoor terraces, a lounge area with a fireplace, a billiards room, and a private dining and cordial room.

As a bonus, the lobby has two museum-quality art installations. Peek inside for more photos.

Maryland | $11,000,000

9601 Ocean View, Ocean City
Listed by: Jay Phillips | Holiday Real Estate Inc.
Square feet: 7,323
Acreage: 0.36 acres
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 9 (6 full)
Year built: 2012

Architecturally designed to enhance the movement of light throughout the house during the day and to captivate the exceptional coastal views, this house sits near more than 20 miles of clean white sand beaches stretching to two barrier islands, more than 400 restaurants, spectacular nightlife, 10 top ranked golf courses and plenty of outdoor adventure.

The home itself has extraordinary features, craftsmanship, notable talent, and one-of-a-kind detail using superior finishes with unparalleled thoughtfulness that capture the true essence of this original treasure.

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A spectacular staircase sets the tone. The light fixtures are art. The gourmet kitchen is clean, bright and well-appointed. The primary suite has a to-die-for skylight you have to see to believe.

The property comes with two large boat slips out the back door that can accommodate widths up to 25 feet and lengths of 65 feet. Peek inside for more photos.

Rhode Island | $10,900

2 Harbor View Drive, Newport
Listed by: Michelle Kirby | Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty
Square feet: 5,181
Acreage: 1.10 acres
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 6 (4 full)
Year built: 1975

This lighthouse-inspired residence overlooking Newport Harbor offers top-to-bottom perfection in all seasons. The decks, gourmet kitchen, dining room, great room, family/party room and circular tower room all offer stunning harbor views and are designed with entertainment in mind.

The three-story residence has inviting fireplaces, coffered ceilings, stunning light fixtures and woodwork detail. It has four ensuite bedrooms, plus a couple of powder rooms.

The primary suite has dual walk-in closets, an additional laundry room, a massive walk-in shower, vaulted beamed ceilings and a harbor view deck. The stone-enclosed hot tub is adjacent to a charming al fresco dining patio.

Amenities include top-of-the-line appliances, including commercial-sized laundry machines ideal for boat gear. The home has whole-house security, central air conditioning, a new cedar shingle roof and a whole-house generator. Peek inside for more photos.

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