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Lake Forest,IL 60045
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 11,542 sqft
Price per Sqft $647
MLS Listing ID 12133446
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 10
Half Baths 3
Year Built 2010
Annual Tax Amount $79,283
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 2.900 Acres
Property Description
This exceptional East Lake Forest estate offers a seamless blend of architectural elegance with natural harmony and eco-friendly living on nearly 3 serene acres in the heart of town! Designed by the renowned architect/ designer Darcy Bonner in 2010, this home embodies artistry, functionality, and tranquility. A true oasis of naturalized landscaping with butterfly gardens, native plants and privacy. It offers clean lines, high ceilings, distinctive finishes, architectural skylights and expansive windows providing natural light and stunning views from every room. The grand foyer/ gallery opens to a magnificent living room with a center fireplace and a stunning bar, while multiple French doors lead to an inviting stone terrace. The spacious dining room features a glass surround fireplace, a platinum leafed ceiling, art niches and gleaming hardwood floors with a unique nickel inlay. The first-floor primary wing boasts a beautifully appointed bedroom with a cozy fireplace and a delightful sunroom, a luxurious bath with access to a private walled patio, and a spacious dressing room equipped with furniture-quality built-ins with Bugatti themed pulls. A discreet staircase connects to three levels, including a second dressing room and a third-floor private meditation/ yoga room with a balcony overlooking the private grounds. The adjacent sitting room furnished with fine built-ins and a small wet bar, has a hidden door leading to a gorgeous leather-clad library. The high-end kitchen is a culinary dream, featuring cerused white oak cabinets with polished nickel frames and a massive center island topped with white Carrera marble, high-end appliances, and a spacious breakfast room flooded by natural light. A large butler pantry with a dumb waiter elevator, provides additional storage and staging space. Additionally, a spacious family room with a fireplace and a sunroom filled with natural light, complete with radiant heat and a wood-burning fireplace, provides access to the outdoor kitchen, pool, and spa. The second floor offers six family bedrooms, all with well appointed private baths, wide plank quarter sawn hardwood floors and walk-in closets. A large laundry room with double washers and dryers and extra storage rooms complete the second floor. The lower level presents a phenomenal entertainment area and amenities. It includes a spacious recreational room with an expansive bar, a movie room, a fully equipped service kitchen and a large climate-controlled wine room with an Eastern-inspired tasting room, an en-suite bedroom and a large professional-level gym (equipment included). Two separate changing/ locker rooms with full baths provide convenient access to the pool area. The exterior boasts stucco exterior with Ludowici tile roof, copper gutters, multiple Jerusalem limestone terraces, an in-ground pool, infinity edge spa, a large stone outdoor kitchen with seating, and a 4-car garage with radiant heat and custom built-ins. The home also includes a porte cocher and a large motor court. A whole house generator, Venetian plaster walls, eight fireplaces, state-of-the-art security, an elevator, three laundry rooms, dual staircases, and three levels of exceptional living. This stunning property offers a unique blend of luxury, comfort and privacy, creating an extraordinary estate in the heart of Lake Forest.
Location
State IL
County Lake
Area Lake Forest
Interior
Heating Natural Gas,Radiant
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 8
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony,Deck,Patio,Dog Run,Brick Paver Patio,In Ground Pool,Outdoor Grill,Other
Garage Detached
Garage Spaces 4.0
Waterfront false
Roof Type Tile
Building
Lot Description Fenced Yard,Landscaped
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Cherokee Elementary School
Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School
High Schools Lake Forest High School
School District 67 ,67, 115
Others
Special Listing Condition None