Open House Chicago – Season 3
Episodes
Inside the Hancock Penthouse
A remote control toilet? TV's hidden in the ceiling? An 92nd floor window for a parachute escape? And that's just half of the Season premiere. Host Cortney Hall explores that penthouse with luxury real estate agent Carrie McCormick. Then Cortney takes us to a palace in St. Charles designed by renowned interior designer Amy Storm.
Ballin’ Brownstones
Step back into the Gilded Era as we tour two extraordinary historic mansions in Chicago’s iconic Bronzeville neighborhood, where timeless architecture meets over-the-top modern luxury.
Modern vs. Historic
Modern Luxury vs Historic Charm: Which Chicago Dream Home Wins? In this episode of Open House Chicago, we're touring two extraordinary luxury homes in Chicago's most sought-after suburbs—and they couldn't be more different.
Christmas in July?!
From modern and merry to traditional Christmas flair, three western suburban homes take "deck the halls" to a whole new level on this special holiday edition of Open House Chicago.
Inside the St. Regis Chicago
Experience one of the most spectacular luxury home tours in Chicago with Cortney Hall as she steps inside the iconic St. Regis Chicago—the city's third-tallest skyscraper and the world's tallest building designed by a woman, visionary architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang.
Celebrity Home Designer Tiffany Brooks
Tour two unforgettable homes that redefine great interior design. HGTV star and celebrity interior designer Tiffany Brooks whose clients include LeBron James and Jimmy Butler welcomes us inside her bold, color-drenched home. Plus, explore a remarkable 100-year-old coach house in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood, where historic architecture meets modern luxury.
Inside a Luxury Chicago Bathhouse
Take a look inside the iconic Lincoln Street Bath House, a historic public bath house transformed into an extraordinary residence listed for $5 million. This remarkable Wicker Park home blends timeless architecture with modern amenities, including soaring high ceilings, energy-efficient geothermal heating, and beautifully restored original skylights. The home's lower level also served as the creative workspace where the writer of The Bear developed Seasons 1 and 2, making this property a true piece of Chicago history and culture.
Inside a Artist's Retreat Hidden in a National Park
Take an exclusive tour of an incredible $2.8 million mansion in Indiana Dunes National Park, where modern luxury meets serene natural beauty. Surrounded by lush forestry, this one-of-a-kind estate features dramatic soaring ceilings, distinctive porthole windows, rich wood-paneled walls, a private movie theater, a spa-like shower room, and a spectacular outdoor pool.
Inside the $500,000 Wine Collection
Today, we tour two incredible Chicago homes with completely different designs. First, we step inside a high-rise palace in Chicago's One Bennett Tower owned by the founder of Ghost Energy. Then, we journey into an eclectic Renaissance unit with a museum-worthy art collection.
Insane Warehouse Remodel
We tour two incredible home conversions. First, we step inside an old book bindery turned secret garden. Then, we tour a former catholic school transformed into a lofted condo you have to see to believe.
The King of West Loop
This might be the craziest episode we've ever made. A cookie factory turned castle, a tower full of animatronics, a world-class disc golf player, and so much more.
Landmark or Lawsuit?
Stewart Hicks leads us through some of the most architecturally significant homes in the Chicagoland area. First, we visit a multi-level masterpiece from architect, Walter Netsch, who built this home for himself and his wife, Dawn Clark-Netsch. Then, we head to Plano to see Mies van der Rohe's iconic getaway home, the Edith Farnsworth house.
Is this a Barbie Dream House?
Stef Ross toured inside of her luxury Lincoln Park home, then Cortney heads to the Gold Coast to take a look at a landmark, multi-million dollar home, currently on the market.
Palm Trees in Chicago?
Cortney got a glimpse of yacht life and learned how her friend Izabel lives on her boat in the summertime. Then, Hinsdale felt a lot like Hollywood when I ran into palm trees flanking a $30 million mansion. Prepare to be WOWED!
South Side Chicago Castles
This episode of "Open House Chicago” is one that she wanted to do since the beginning. For part of her childhood, Cortney grew up in the far South Side Chicago neighborhood of Beverly. She remembered it fondly for its tree-lined streets and giant, historic, castle-like homes. We visit two that look like they are ripped straight from the pages of a storybook.
The House of God
When antiques dealer Joe Partipilo told me his home might be the only one like it in the universe, I didn’t believe him until I took the tour. He’s selling his $6.5M home which happens to be a 10, 000 square foot CHURCH in Roscoe Village. You can negotiate on the ancient treasures within, including Victorian era taxidermy.
Tiny Kitchen, Big Ideas
Ever heard of a "soft loft” or a Swiss Army knife kitchen island? These are just are couple of terms Cortney learned during this tour of two luxury condos in Chicago. The first, a vintage space inherited and reimagined by the homeowner. She loved how he worked with his interior designer to mix modern art with heirloom touches. Then, Cortney meet up with luxury real estate agent Carrie McCormick to explore a semi-industrial space in River North that’s on the market. She learned a new term: soft loft.