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1490 Lake Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

$5,850,000 $24,663/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

13,975

Sqft

Description

This historic Normandy manor on coveted Lake Road combines timeless elegance with an array of magnificent modern updates. A grand two story entry hall welcomes you into the massive estate, immediately establishing an ambiance of sophisticated luxury. The formal living spaces are designed for grand entertaining, offering sweeping views of the spacious, professionally landscaped yard. The fully fenced grounds serve as a private resort, featuring an expansive bluestone patio, a sparkling in-ground swimming pool, a custom relaxation pergola. Significant capital improvements over the last six years ensure absolute peace of mind, including completely rebuilt exterior brick walls, five fully rehabbed bathrooms, updated pool equipment, a renovated pool house, and a fresh coat of interior paint thr oughout. Even the hallway balustrades have been replaced to meet modern safety codes and meticulously stained to match the original historic woodwork. The heart of the home features a formal twenty-seven by seventeen foot dining room that boasts custom Chinese themed wall treatments, soaring high ceilings, and rich herringbone hardwood floors. Nearby, the stunning Peacock Kitchen has been recently updated to be light and bright. This culinary space features a generous center island, premium granite countertops, high end appliances, and an abundance of pantry and cupboard space, complemented by a dedicated planning area to the south. Large windows and elegant French doors open from the kitchen onto enchanting courtyard gardens centered around a tranquil fountain. For seamless indoor outdoor living during pleasant weather, a twenty-one by eleven foot screened porch provides a protected retreat surrounded by mature perennial gardens, offering direct access to the pool area. Accommodations in this estate are remarkably flexible and luxurious, beginning with a private first floor bedroom suite custom designed with every amenity and a private bathroom. However, the true crowning jewel of the home is the second floor primary suite, which offers an even more lavish and luxurious sanctuary than the main level space. The rest of the second floor is equally impressive, where each additional bedroom features its own recently updated private bathroom. This level also serves as an entertainment hub, boasting a secondary kitchen and a massive thirty-five by twenty foot theatre room equipped with a brand new one hundred inch television. Adding to the incredible versatility of this property is a fully functional, separately metered coach house that provides the perfect private accommodations for guests.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $5,850,000

AD Id : 78852533

MLS Id : MRD12644064

Beds : 6

Living Area Size : 13,975

Year Built : 1989

Garage : 5

County : Lake

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 6 Room Types: Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Foyer, Screened Porch, Theatre Room, Gallery, Utility Room-2nd Floor

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 9 Full Baths: 6 Half Baths: 3

Room Information

Rooms Total: 12

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Flooring Information

Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Natural Gas Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

Building Information

Year Built: 1989

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 1.52 Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres

Property Information

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

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$5850000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $44209 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 12282020370000 Tax Exemption: Homeowner

Parking Information

Total Parking: 11 Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Off Street, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Garage Information

Garage Space: 5

Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: None

School Information

Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School Junior High School: Deer Path Middle School Senior High School: Lake Forest High School
Utility Information

Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer Water Source: Public
Location Information

City: Lake Forest Direction: Sheridan Road to Spruce, east to Lake, turn left-second driveway

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MLS: MRED #12644064 LISTED BY: Laura Henderson, 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)