Another Luxury Driehaus Property Hits The Market in Chicago's Gold Coast
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Another property tied to late philanthropist and businessman Richard Driehaus is on the market in Chicago. The latest offering is a brick mansion in the Gold Coast which was briefly featured in the film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”.
The brick mansion is priced just under six million. Originally constructed in the late 1800s, the home is commonly referred to as the Luther McConnell House, in tribute to its original owner. Driehaus purchased the more than 8,600 square foot home in the mid 1980s.
It’s said he completely renovated the home after buying it. It has two staircases and two living rooms. It also comes with an elevator and a glass conservatory on its top level, which opens to a large rooftop deck.
The home features several grand chandeliers,…
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