Optima Old Orchard 75% sold in Ph I

Optima, Inc. has sold about 75 percent of the 201 condominiums in the first phase of its Optima Old Orchard Woods development, three blocks west of Old Orchard Shopping Center, overlooking the Harms Woods Forest Preserve.

The three connected 20-story condo towers, which will be visible from the Edens Expressway, feature a wall of glass and aluminum that will reflect the sky and dramatic cutouts and provide units with ample light and air while giving the development a signature look.

The project will total about 691 condos in Oak Tower, the first phase, and two later phases – Elm Tower and Maple Tower. Most of the homes have one to three bedrooms and one or two baths, priced from the upper $200s to the $500s. Penthouses, which have two to four bedrooms, are priced from the $480s to more than $1 million. One heated garage space is included with each condominium, and additional spaces are available for purchase.

Blending a strong architectural presence with elements that provide a human scale, Optima Old Orchard Woods includes a west-facing courtyard entry oriented to the adjacent woods. The 500-foot long portico accents the entry and also serves as a sun deck, while a driveway encircles a quadrangle with a formal garden and a reflecting pond featuring several fountains.

Each tower will have its own two-story glass-enclosed lobby, but residents will be able to travel from one building to another without going outdoors because the towers are connected. The building also includes a dramatic two-story party room, swimming pool and large spa close to the sun deck, as well as a fitness center on the penthouse floor. There is a nature preserve with a pond and seating to create another garden spot as well as a tennis court. Lavish landscaping with berms and evergreens will create a “quiet oasis,” and a bridge over the pond connects to another bicycle path.

“Typically, condominium buyers believe they must choose between the convenience of urban living and a more remote location where they can enjoy the beauty of nature,” said Andrew Zajac, director of sales and marketing for Optima, Inc. “At

Optima Old Orchard Woods, residents can literally walk out the front door and walk along trails in the Cook County Forest Preserve, and they can also enjoy views from the condominiums overlooking miles of trees or the Chicago city skyline.”

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