Popular Post Devo Posted February 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2021 https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-2-million-cigar-lodge-in-the-backyard-you-must-be-blowing-smoke-11612459852?mod=hp_listc_pos1 $2 Million Cigar Lodge in the Backyard? You Must Be Blowing Smoke In Glencoe, Ill., Andrew Berlin built a 900-square-foot outbuilding where he could enjoy his favorite cigars. By Alina Dizik Feb. 4, 2021 12:30 pm ET Andrew Berlin can’t recall the exact moment when his idea for a simple screened-in porch became a less modest endeavor. But two years and $2 million later, he is enjoying his own elaborate retreat on his property. The Glencoe, Ill., resident spent years looking for a way to enjoy his favorite Cohiba Behike cigars in the midst of winter. His main home—a 10,100-square-foot 1928 English Cotswold cottage—didn’t have the necessary ventilation. Neither did his guesthouse, which is also on the 4.9-acre property overlooking Lake Michigan on Chicago’s North Shore. He briefly considered a separate greenhouse in the middle of the lawn, but worried it would block the views. Mr. Berlin was most intrigued by the idea of building a small lodge at the edge of the property that could sit almost directly above the lake and take advantage of unused waterfront space. “It’s a grand example of scope creep,” he says of the much-expanded plan. Mr. Berlin, 60, is the retired chairman of a namesake global packaging company and a part owner of the Chicago Cubs. Chicago-based interior designer Bruce Fox took on the project. He focused on creating a masculine entertaining lodge, blending sought-after antiques with modern elements, and hiding a top-of-the-line ventilation system in the 18.5-foot sloped ceiling. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post La_Tigre Posted February 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2021 Dammit, we knew we should’ve kept our shed’s architectural plans better hidden.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibearsv Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I grew up not too far from there and most of the houses on the lakefront are spectacular. If he lives on 4.9 acres of lakefront in Glencoe, he's not sweating $2 million. Good for him. That looks awesome. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCCubano Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 He has ownership in Cubs and owns the South Bend Cubs. Thats chump change for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter19 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fosgate Posted February 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2021 $2 milliion for a "Masculine" cigar retreat building is probably far cheaper than telling his wife he'll smoke wherever he damn well pleases and have to go through a divorce. 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post inter4alia Posted February 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2021 Not too far a drive from my place. Illinois just ended cash bail so maybe I'll stop by and introduce myself. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tstew75 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Holy *$^%^#@ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asudevil08 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 i'd love to see the humidor - full of new world cigars I'm sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Hayes Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 "The rich are different from you and I"...F. Scott Fitzgerald. Too bad we couldn't see the inside. I bet it's spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 56 minutes ago, Woody Hayes said: "The rich are different from you and I"...F. Scott Fitzgerald. Too bad we couldn't see the inside. I bet it's spectacular. Indoor pics here. Unfortunately no humidor shots. Planning to build a smoking lodge (lounge) myself, though not at quite that scale! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bijan Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Habana Mike said: Indoor pics here. Unfortunately no humidor shots. Planning to build a smoking lodge (lounge) myself, though not at quite that scale! Thanks! I hit a paywall going through the link. But googling the title brought up the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bijan Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Main photo from the article... 47 minutes ago, Habana Mike said: Hmmm.... I googled "Andrew Berlin" cigar and it was the first result. Went right in. Yes I think it works through google, but if you post that link somewhere then you hit the paywall 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Just now, Bijan said: Thanks! I hit a paywall going through the link. But googling the title brought up the article. Hmmm.... I googled "Andrew Berlin" cigar and it was the first result. Went right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 1 hour ago, asudevil08 said: i'd love to see the humidor - full of new world cigars I'm sure From the article: The Glencoe, Ill., resident spent years looking for a way to enjoy his favorite Cohiba Behike cigars in the midst of winter. Must have a few Habanos in there! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asudevil08 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Habana Mike said: From the article: The Glencoe, Ill., resident spent years looking for a way to enjoy his favorite Cohiba Behike cigars in the midst of winter. Must have a few Habanos in there! Haha I'm sure he does... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Puts my indoor/outdoor smoking area to shame! I need to up my game! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Very nice. If your have lots of money that seems like a great way to spend some of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Great taste. I love it. Bright and natural to sit the day in there. Just marvelous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC4 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/a-2-million-cigar-lodge-in-the-backyard-you-must-be-blowing-smoke-146146 doesn't have paywall. $2 million and doesn't even have a bathroom??!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigaraholic Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 At least he’s not smoking Gurkha’s ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/a-2-million-cigar-lodge-in-the-backyard-you-must-be-blowing-smoke-146146 doesn't have paywall. $2 million and doesn't even have a bathroom??!!I guess he’ll have to make due with the 15 foot heated walkway to get to 1 of the 7 1/2 bathrooms in the main house Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, LLC said: I guess he’ll have to make due with the 15 foot heated walkway to get to 1 of the 7 1/2 bathrooms in the main house Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Or just piss off the deck! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mprach024 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 5 hours ago, MC4 said: https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/a-2-million-cigar-lodge-in-the-backyard-you-must-be-blowing-smoke-146146 doesn't have paywall. $2 million and doesn't even have a bathroom??!! Or a TV? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibearsv Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 10 hours ago, MC4 said: $2 million and doesn't even have a bathroom??!! His wife helped design it, she probably figured he'd never come back to the house otherwise 5 hours ago, mprach024 said: Or a TV? A television lifts out of a well-stocked bookshelf, keeping the focus away from electronics. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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