Experience a 3D Tour, Click Virtual Tour Link to Explore. An unprecedented opportunity awaits for those seeking a luxurious Penthouse living experience occupying half the floor. Escape the bustling city and arrive at Optima, where true privacy and luxury await you. The 19th floor elevator lobby features modern glass doors separating the foyer and unit. The moment you enter the grand front doors, the sheer scale & brightness of the home will take your breath away. An abundance of natural light emanates throughout leaving no corner untouched. Unparalleled scale and warmth throughout with walls of glass and 9' foot floor to ceiling windows framing breathtaking views that traverse to the lakefront and beyond. This one-of-a-kind trophy property offers the perfect balance of formal entertaining space offset by casual high-end living spaces exudes luxury, comfort and poise. The Penthouse also provides plenty of private space for families and their guests to relax and recharge. Incredibly rare opportunity to own this elegant 4,500+ sq ft home with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths (5 bedrooms should you desire to convert the sitting room to a bedroom). Sophisticated floor plan combining two units offers many unique and special features throughout with 3 bedroom suites with enormous custom built-in walk-in closets. Spa like baths. Multiple outdoor spaces, 2 balconies and 1 enormous terrace perfect for entertaining and watching the 4th of July fireworks from downtown Chicago to the North Shore and west suburbs, with amazing views of the city skyline, beautiful tree tops, Baha'i House and Lake Michigan. The fully-equipped gourmet kitchen is embellished with stunning granite countertops and oversized island with seating for 6, bespoke 42" custom built wood cabinets with lighting, custom Brazilian cherry and painted maple combination cabinets, 2 high-end Subzero side-by-side refrigerators, custom designed 3 units of Kueppersbusch cooktops (induction 2 burners, 4 regular and 1 grill) and a Thermador double oven with a warming drawer, Bosch dishwasher and custom built oversized 60" Brazilian cherry wooden hood / exhaust system. Custom Brazilian cherry herringbone hardwood floors throughout the entire home. Building amenities include beautiful fountains as you pull in, elegant modern lobby, 3 exercise rooms, a party room, tennis courts, nature preserve, bike storage, supplemental onsite large storage unit & an incredible year-round 5' deep indoor pool with 2 spas & sundeck. Two large storage spaces included with the unit located on the third floor (8x6x3). Premiere location next to elevator 3 deeded heated garage parking spaces on the second floor, 2 spaces are included in the price and 3rd is an additional cost of $35k. The building offers over 100 indoor guest parking spaces for free during the day. Electric parking charging stations available. This unrivaled property is just minutes from the Skokie Swift station and famed Old Orchard Westfield Mall Shopping Center. Must see to appreciate this gorgeous home.