Nestled in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast, just blocks from the lake, stands a two-story luxury home at 55 E. Scott St. with the perfect amount of space for an urban jungle. Its 30′ x 27′ 6″ backyard is a luxury among many Chicago homes and it couldn’t be in a better location.

55 E. Scott St.

Each year, the North Dearborn Association puts on a garden walk within the Gold Coast community, which includes a tour of over 20 rear gardens, ranging from minimalistic to classic and patio/terrace designs. Live jazz and classical performances are scattered throughout select gardens and tickets include a narrated architectural tour of historic Dearborn Street. This year’s walk is Sunday, July 19 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $30.

With some dedication, 55 E. Scott St. could easily be featured on next year’s walk with its Gold Coast neighbors. Every other day of the spring/summer season, you could grab a bottle of wine from the home’s temperature controlled wine room and enjoy the warm weather.

Temperature controlled wine room

If you’re not a horticulturalist, don’t worry, this Chicago home has plenty of understated elegance inside. For starters, it’s 28 feet wide, compared to the usual 25 feet, and the 700-square-foot living room has vaulted ceilings that span more than 25 feet with stunning skylights up top.

Living with vaulted ceilings

This 1890s home underwent a complete gut renovation, allowing for some modern updates. The master bath, which also includes a skylight, features a heated stone floor for those cold Chicago winters. And if the fab garden isn’t enough, a second bedroom has an attached balcony that overlooks Scott Street.

Whether you’re an indoors or outdoors kind of a person, 55 E. Scott St. has everything and more.