Welcome to this truly special and spacious home in a superb Southport Corridor location. With four bedrooms, two and a half baths, two large living spaces and abundant outdoor space, this duplex lives more like a single family or townhome. A rare, private entrance through the gated front patio and garden lead you to your front door and welcoming foyer. The bright living/dining room opens up from there with it's big windows and dramatic wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen, with granite and Bosch/Subzero stainless appliances, is open to the living/dining area for a great flow. On this level, you'll also find a powder room, a nice 2nd bedroom and the master bedroom suite. The master is an oasis with ample closet space, a large and lovely bath with double sinks and separate shower as well as access to the private back deck. The lower level is fantastic for entertaining with a huge family room complete with built-in movie screen, a wet bar and a second fireplace. On this level, there are also two more bedrooms, a beautifully renovated bath and a laundry room. The outdoor space is generous with both a back deck and a charming, landscaped front patio and garden. TWO car parking is included: one garage spot plus outdoor parking behind it. All this on a quiet tree-lined street steps to the great parks (including Margaret Donohue Park), restaurants, shops, the el and everything else Southport Corridor has to offer!