68 E Chester St, Champaign, IL 61820

The John Ekstrom Studios in Downtown, Champaign The downtown, Champaign studios of renowned regional abstract expressionist artist and former University of Illinois professor John Ekstrom. Located at 68 E. Chester Street (69 E. University Avenue), Champaign, the block-deep John Ekstrom Studios offers a live-in facility with commercial, retail, office, or light manufacturing potential. Nearly 3,000 square feet of floor space, including a 1200 sq ft forward bay off of University Avenue for client reception or retail, and an 800 sq ft rear-facing bay at 68 E. Chester Street with an 8' overhead door and enclosed dock--or indoor parking! The two 12'+ ceiling bays are separated by a small private living / conference space /bedroom, with adjacent recently remodeled bathroom with storage area and new laundry machines, and remodeled kitchen with new on-demand water heater. New furnace/air conditioning, too. All with just a touch of genuine mid-century modern / Scandinavian design elements. The property boasts 400 amp electrical service. The John Ekstrom Studios are easy walking distance to downtown's Champaign's restaurants, pubs, shopping, and entertainment, and just 7 blocks straight down University Avenue from the University of Illinois North Engineering Quad (Beckman, Newmark, Holonyak, etc.). You're 3 minutes from campus by car or free to U of I Faculty and Staff CU-MTD Bus (Orange Hopper). The John Ekstrom Studios are a block from the Illinois Terminal--Champaign's local and regional transportation hub (Amtrak rail, CU's Mass Transit and Greyhound regional bus service). And the University of Illinois campus is a 3-minute drive or bus ride away. See the images below to get an idea of what The John Ekstrom Studios can do for you and your business. We're looking for a 2 year lease minimum, but the amount and length of lease are negotiable depending on use! Massive Urban Loft Living / Light Commercial Opportunity!