A large, character-laden South Loop loft

When you think of a loft you conjure sunlit sprawling spaces with high ceilings, exposed brick, and a lot of character. Too often all you find is a dark space with all the character of a bowling alley. The 3,000 square foot, 3-bedroom, 3-bath loft at 1617 S Michigan Ave is likely to satisfy connoisseurs of the true loft aesthetic. It has all the basics, and many bonuses -- high-style finishes, skylights, large rooms, a fireplace, and an open oak and teal stair that ascends to a large roof deck. The home is priced at $839,000. Prudential Rubloff's Carla Walker has the listing, and is our tour guide In the sponsored video.