In Your New Home

Your wish has been granted...space! Renowned architects have designed inspired apartment homes with all of the most modern conveniences – wiring for high-speed Internet, sizable walk-in closets, separate storage space and more. Floor plans were developed to accommodate the way people live, with more open space to move and get around (click here to see some examples). Here are some of the design details and special amenities you'll enjoy from room to room in your new home.

Living

• Spectacular views of Lake Michigan, the sweeping Chicago skyline, scenic streetscapes, or serene gardens
• Up to 9’ ceilings in main living areas
• Juliet balconies in most homes for enjoying fresh air and views
• Large casement windows that are easy to open and take optimum advantage of natural light; some homes also offer bow windows
• Wall-to-wall carpeting in living areas and bedrooms, and the option of hardwood floors as an upgrade
• Window treatments
• Gas fireplace in many two-bedroom and larger homes
• Wiring for high-speed Internet, cable TV, and telephone

Kitchen

• Open kitchen includes frost-free refrigerator with ice maker, electric range with self-cleaning oven, microwave, dishwasher, and disposal
• Granite kitchen countertop with under-mount double-bowl stainless steel sink with chrome pull-out spray faucet
• Ceramic tile flooring
• Cabinets featuring frameless construction, which increases capacity by 25%; available in multiple styles and finishes
• Pull-out shelving

Bathrooms

• Five-fixture master bathroom in most homes, including bathtub and separate shower with optional upgrade to whirlpool tub; and double-bowl vanity sinks in master bathrooms in larger homes
• Ceramic tile flooring
• Separate powder room and/or laundry room in some homes
• Cabinets featuring frameless construction, which increases capacity by 25%; available in multiple finishes and styles

Storage

• Sizeable walk-in closet(s)
• Coat and linen closet(s)
• Additional separate storage space and bicycle storage area

Special touches you wish others would think of:

• Super capacity side-by-side washer and dryer in most two-bedroom homes and stackable washer and dryer in other homes
• Pre-wired for multiple phone lines, high-speed Internet access, and cable TV that can connect to Tivo® or similar high-definition digital recording devices
• 24-hour emergency response system
• Individually controlled, high-efficiency heating and air-conditioning with multi-zone controls in larger homes
• Hard-wired automatic smoke detectors and sprinkler system
• Significant soundproofing between floors because of concrete construction
• And much, much more!

And, it gets better! These are all included in your monthly service fee at The Mather:

• All utilities (except telephone) including electricity, heat, air-conditioning, water and basic cable
• Real estate taxes
• Spectacular Lake Michigan, sweeping Chicago skyline, scintillating streetscape, or serene garden views
• Housecleaning service every other week including laundering of bed linens
• Scheduled transportation

Sample Floor Plans (click to view)

One Bedroom

• The Aster
• The Zephyr
• The Oleander

One Bedroom Plus Den

• The Sage II

Two Bedroom

• The Snowdrop II
• The Verbena II
• The Coriander II

Two Bedroom Plus Den

• The Chamomile