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1650 Green Bay Road

Lake Bluff, IL 60044

$6,250,000 $26,350/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

7,383

Sqft

9.36

Acres(Lot)

Description

On the market for the first time in nearly 50 years, the historic Phelps Kelley House is one of Lake Bluff's most significant estate properties. Designed in 1927 by noted Chicago architect Ambrose Cramer, a protege of David Adler, this Tudor Revival masterpiece was originally part of the historic "Stonebridge" estate. The 9.35-acre property is elegantly situated at the end of a long, private, tree-lined drive, and features a pond, rolling lawn, mature trees, gardens, a 7,383-square-foot main residence with meticulously preserved interiors, and a detached 5-car garage with a full coach house apartment above. Across five decades, one family has carefully stewarded the character of this home, preserving its original grandeur through its stone floors, carved millwork, wood paneling, intrica te moldings, tall casement windows, and generous ceiling heights. Cramer carefully planned the floorplan for gracious living and entertaining. A grand entry leads to expansive formal living and dining rooms-each with fireplaces and French doors opening to an expansive terrace overlooking verdant gardens and the pool beyond. A paneled sunroom offers a quiet retreat with views of the grounds and lends itself perfectly to a sun-filled private office. Service areas are thoughtfully configured for ease: a large butler's pantry with extensive vintage cabinetry connects the dining room to the kitchen, which adjoins a sunlit breakfast room oriented toward the pool. A spacious family room provides yet another vantage point to appreciate the property's natural beauty. Additional first-floor conveniences include a large laundry room, back staircase, and discreet storage integrated throughout. Five bedrooms and six full baths complete the second floor, including a primary suite that functions as its own private wing with dual baths, multiple closets, and a dressing room rich with period character. Two additional bedrooms and 1.1 baths on the first floor offer ideal space for guests or multi-generational living. The lower level includes a powder bath and abundant storage space, but could also be converted into a future recreation room. The property's park-like grounds elevate the estate into a true retreat that feels worlds away. Outdoor amenities include a swimming pool, greenhouse, and a prior tennis court site that provides exceptional potential for a new court or custom outdoor recreation. Meandering paths encourage exploration, while open lawns and a broad terrace facilitate gatherings of any scale. Adding to the estate's pastoral charm, the current owners maintain beehives on the property for small-batch honey production. The greenhouse, beehives, and expanses of lawn and garden reinforce the feeling of escape that a private country estate provides while being only minutes from Lake Bluff's beloved community fabric: downtown's charming shops and dining, the Metra station, Sunrise Beach, highly rated schools, outstanding parks, and the town's renowned Fourth of July celebration. A once-in-a-generation offering, the Phelps Kelley House represents the finest expression of North Shore heritage. It is an estate in the truest sense, meticulously preserved and ready to begin its next chapter.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $6,250,000

AD Id : 75756354

MLS Id : MRD12527076

Beds : 7

Lot Size : 9.36 Acres

Living Area Size : 7,383

Year Built : 1927

Garage : 5

County : Lake

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 7 Room Types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Breakfast Room, Heated Sun Room, Foyer

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 9 Full Baths: 7 Half Baths: 2

Room Information

Rooms Total: 13

Interior Features

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Paneling Roof: Slate Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Trash Compactor, Gas Cooktop Laundry Features: Main Level

Roofing Information

Slate
Flooring Information

Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Stone
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Radiator(s) Cooling: Small Duct High Velocity WaterSource: Lake Michigan

Building Information

Year Built: 1927
Exterior Features

Fire Pit Construction Materials: Stone
Pool Features

Private Pool: In Ground

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 407386 Lot Description: Landscaped, Mature Trees Lot Acres: 9.3565 Lot Size: 8.0-9.99 Acres

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 2 Stories

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$6250000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $54382.94 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 12204000040000

Parking Information

Total Parking: 5 Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Garage Information

Garage Space: 5

Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: None

School Information

Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School Junior High School: Lake Bluff Middle School Senior High School: Lake Forest High School
Utility Information

Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Lake Michigan
Location Information

City: Lake Bluff Direction: From W Rockland Rd go south on Green Bay Rd to property

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MLS: MRED #12527076 LISTED BY: Annie Royster Lenzke, Coldwell Banker Realty 847-234-8000 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)