Bill and Giuliana Rancic Selling Impeccably Renovated Chicago Victorian for $6.8M

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Bill Rancic rose to fame by winning the first season of “The Apprentice” and earned a chance to manage the construction of Chicago’s Trump Tower.

Now the handsome builder and his wife—queen of the red carpet Giuliana—are selling their Victorian row house in Chicago for $6.8 million. Recently renovated down to the studs, it’s a stylish, luxurious mansion filled with modern comforts while not sacrificing an iota of vintage charm.

Less than four years ago, the celebrity couple purchased the Gold Coast home for $2.1 million. Since then, Rancic has overseen every detail of bringing the 1886-built mansion into the 21st century, including the addition of a third-floor master suite.

“He’s the CEO of the rebuild,” says listing agent Laura Rubin Dresner. “It’s all his vision. He makes the decisions down to the tiniest details.”

Exterior

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A big challenge with older row homes is the lack of natural light, Dresner says. To address the issue, Rancic added skylights and a glass second floor, allowing light to stream in.

Now sitting atop the renovated home is a dreamy dressing room fit for a princess.

Penthouse dressing room

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Master bedroom

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Master bath

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Family room

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Kitchen

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The reconfigured 8,000-square-foot home now has five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and two half-baths. New features include radiant floor heating, a media room with cashmere-lined walls, two full-height wine coolers, and a custom bar.

Media room

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The large back deck just off the family room is an ideal space for entertaining on warm Chicago days. There’s also a roof deck with lake and city views.

Patio

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“It’s just beautifully designed and executed,” Dresner adds.

This house also has a special add-on that will make every Chicagoan jealous: a heated, two-car garage and 24-hour valet parking just across the street.

Garage

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The Rancic home is hitting the market amid tabloid speculation that their marriage is on the rocks, after Giuliana was spotted on the Oscars red carpet without her wedding ring. Her camp dismissed the rumors, saying the ring didn’t fit with her outfit.

According to Dresner, the gorgeous home no longer fit the couple’s needs. Giuliana and Bill have a son, Edward Duke. They are partners in two restaurants in the area, RPM Italian and RPM Steak.

Regardless of the reason the Rancics are parting with this pristine piece of the Windy City, some lucky buyer will enjoy the home—and that heated garage—for many years to come.

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