Christie’s International Real Estate to Globally Market Residence Featured on New Hit TV Series “Empire”

CHICAGO, IL – The suburban Chicago estate that has served as a lavish backdrop on the new FOX drama television series, “Empire,” is now being exclusively marketed by Christie’s International Real Estate, the world’s leading luxury real estate network. Offered at U.S. $12,945,000 by Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate CONLON: A Real Estate Company, the property at 45 Lakeview Lane is truly one-of-a-kind.

Built in 2008, the nearly 20,000-square-foot residence sits on eight acres of manicured lawns, mature trees, and two lakes. Located in Barrington Hills, an exclusive suburb of Chicago, the property boasts five en-suite bedrooms, nine full baths, four fireplaces, and a garage that can accommodate up to six cars. On Empire, the estate is home to Lucious Lyon, the hip-hop artist and mogul played by actor Terrence Howard.

Highlights of the property include a porte-cochère, handsome walnut paneled library, an elevator, lower level kitchen and bar, and high-tech security and sound systems. A custom gourmet kitchen has granite countertops, nuHaus cabinetry and Wolf appliances.

“This estate is a ‘star’ in and of itself, offering a myriad of amenities – spread over three floors -- as well as sweeping acreage in one of Chicago’s most sought-after suburbs,” said Rick Moeser, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of Christie’s International Real Estate.

“It’s pretty obvious why a TV show would want to film at this house…it’s one of a kind,” said Michael LaFido of CONLON: A Real Estate Company, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate.

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About Christie’s International Real Estate
Christie’s International Real Estate is an invitation-only Affiliate network composed of the world’s most proven and qualified real estate specialists in the luxury residential sector. The company has offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, Beverly Hills and Palm Beach, Florida, and more than 135 global Affiliates with 27,000 real estate professionals in 46 countries. For additional information about Christie’s International Real Estate, please visit www.christiesrealestate.com.

About CONLON: A Real Estate Company
Founded in 2009, Chicago-based CONLON has quickly become one of the city’s leading real estate firms with about 200 agents and offices in the West Loop, Lincoln Park, Roscoe Village, Hinsdale and Winnetka. Since June 2013 it has been the exclusive local affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, bringing a more national and global reach to CONLON so they may better serve their clients.