Itasca, Ill.-based M&R Development announced leasing has begun for The Residences of Wilmette in one of Chicago’s most sought-after North Shore neighborhoods. Located in Wilmette, Ill., on Green Bay Road between Central Avenue and Wilmette Avenue, the five-story, 75-unit rental community is a joint venture with Deerfield, Ill.-based Globe Corporation and is managed by Chicago-based RMK Management Corp. The development also includes 6,200 square feet of street-level retail space.

“Like many suburbs, Wilmette has seen a surge in demand for luxury rentals, especially near its downtown, with convenient access to the Metra and various shops and restaurants,” said Anthony Rossi, Sr., president of M&R Development. “The combination of a prime location and jaw-dropping finishes throughout the community is sure to make The Residences of Wilmette appealing to a wide range of renters by choice who love this North Shore location.”

The Residences of Wilmette offers a mix of convertible, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 650 to 1,550 square feet. Every residence features 9½-foot ceilings and upscale finishes, which include quartz countertops, textured cabinetry with designer tile backsplash emphasized by under-cabinet lighting, Grohe plumbing fixtures and stainless steel Bosch appliances. Bathrooms host modern porcelain tile floors, lighted mirrors and European wall-hung vanities with a vessel sink. Engineered hardwood floors, an in-unit washer/dryer and lighted ceiling fan in master bedrooms are included in every residence. Select apartment homes also feature a built-in desk, private terrace or balcony as well as walk-in closets featuring the Elfa closet system. Additionally, the community offers two three-bedroom/two-bath penthouses on the fifth floor, each with enhanced Elfa systems in all closets and a private rooftop patio equipped with a Weber Genesis II natural gas grill.

“These apartment homes set a new benchmark for rental living in downtown Wilmette,” said Rossi. “The attention to detail is unlike anything else currently available in this neighborhood. And, the sophisticated design, thoughtful layouts and fine craftsmanship are attractive for young professionals and area residents looking to downsize as well as parents looking to move into the sought-after New Trier school district.”

The building’s gracious two-level lobby features a striking Ann Sacks tile floor designed to welcome residents and guests with an aesthetic that speaks volumes about this exclusive community, according to Rossi.

Residents will enjoy a host of indoor amenities located on the second floor of the building, including a steam room with Chromotherapy – or color therapy – technology as well as a sauna and hot tub that will be the cornerstone of the amenity package. Reminiscent of a five-star resort, the spa at The Residences of Wilmette will help residents unwind while a spacious club room featuring Scavolini cabinets and plush seating options provides additional space for entertaining guests. The well-equipped business center features a private conference room along with two work stations for work-from-home professionals. The property also includes a pet spa with grooming station and oversized bath for four-legged residents. The Residences of Wilmette also boasts a 24-hour fitness center with Life Fitness equipment and a studio with Wellbeats™, which offers a variety of on demand exercise programs.

In addition to the robust indoor amenity package, a 6,800-square-foot outdoor space is located on the second floor of the building and features multiple seating areas to encourage serendipitous encounters among residents as they gather around grilling stations and a communal fire pit.

“Connectivity among residents is so important in our wired world,” said Rossi. “The amenities will serve to bring residents together and foster a sense of community at The Residences of Wilmette that would be hard to match if they were living in single-family homes.”

Additional amenities include a Luxer One^® package system, which simplifies the delivery process for residents; a complimentary bike share program; storage lockers; and a temperature-controlled garage with reservable parking stalls and personal vehicle charging stations.

Designed as a transit-oriented development, The Residences of Wilmette is less than one block from the Wilmette Metra station, providing residents with a 36-minute commute to Chicago’s Ogilvy Transportation Center. It is located within walking distance of the Wilmette Public Library and Village Hall as well as numerous shopping and dining destinations. Residents will also be one block from a regional bike trail that leads to the Lake Michigan shoreline.

The community has been developed according to LEED^® Silver certification requirements with features such as a green roof and energy-efficient fixtures, important for today’s green-minded residents.

For more information and leasing specials, visit www.TheResidencesofWilmette.com.

About M&R Development:

Founded in 1996 by Tom Moran and Anthony Rossi, Chicago-based M&R Development is a developer of luxury, high-end rental apartment buildings ranging in style from garden and mid-rise to urban high rise. Over the past twenty years, the company has developed 14 properties with over 3,755 units in greater Chicago.