Welcome to The Townhomes of Vernon Park Place Condominium Association in the UIC/Little Italy neighborhood! This spacious unit, on a private cul-de-sac, offers a perfect blend of city living and serene comfort with its own front entrance and foyer and huge private back yard. It features both east and west-facing windows that provide an abundance of natural light. The closet space is generous. The kitchen offers ample counter space, a large walk-in pantry and space for a table. Both the living room and the primary bedroom open directly to the beautifully landscaped, fenced-in backyard, which has numerous perennial plantings, a large patio for entertaining and ample green space for pets. The wide, flat floor plan creates two distinct zones: an open and inviting space for dining and entertaining with solid oak flooring and a gas-burning fireplace, and, on the other side, a peaceful retreat with two bedrooms and a large bathroom. The detached garage (with remote-controlled overhead door) has easy access to the yard and rear entrance of the unit. The common-element front yard is spectacularly landscaped and enjoyed year-round by all residents. The condo association is very well managed and has adequate reserves. This property is less than a mile from the Loop, minutes to all three expressways and the Medical District, adjacent to the UIC campus and its park-like space, and very close to public transit, shopping, public and private schools, fabulous restaurants and more!