Chicago-based Morningside has announced the groundbreaking of its newest luxury apartment community, Wheaton 121. Located at 121 N. Cross St. in Wheaton, the six-story midrise will bring 306 luxury rental homes complete with upscale amenities to the heart of the city’s downtown.
Designed by Fitzgerald Associates Architects, Wheaton 121 will consist of five levels of apartment homes and a two-level indoor parking garage with more than 400 spaces. Floor plans will include five studios, 212 one-bed/one-bath homes, 66 two-bed/one-bath homes, 19 two-bed/two-bath homes, and four three-bed/two-bath homes.
All apartment homes will feature 9-foot ceilings, granite countertops in kitchens and baths, stainless steel appliances, wood floors, ceramic tile in the baths, high-end plumbing and light fixtures, balconies, individually controlled gas forced-air furnaces and central air-conditioning, and in-unit washers and dryers.
Luxury amenities include a second-level courtyard with in-ground swimming pool, BBQ stations, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, lounge areas, a dog run, bocce court and sculptural fountain. The building will also offer an upscale community room with a catering kitchen, separate business center and conference room; a state-of-the-art theatre room with theatre seating; and a large health club-style fitness center and yoga area. Additional features include security monitoring cameras, controlled entry access, resident package receiving, on-site maintenance staff, car wash and tire fill station, dog washing station, heated indoor bike storage, and individual storage lockers for each unit.
The convenient location of Wheaton 121 puts the Metra station, library, Adams Park, local shops and restaurants, and other businesses in the downtown Wheaton business district right outside the front door for residents.
The development is expected to be complete in late summer 2013.
