Jennifer Ames
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
773-797-9500
Suffield House is considered one of renowned architect David Adler's most important country houses. A collaboration with his designer sister, Frances Adler Elkins, this 15,000 sqft residence completed in 1934 is on 5.4 acres in the heart of Lake Forest. Built for Mrs. J. Ogden "Lolita" Armour, the entrance is neo-Georgian while the rest of the 15,000 square foot home was designed in a classical French style. The brick is whitewashed, with the warmth of buff pink coming through. This home's interior is loaded with priceless, perfectly preserved architectural features, including imported English paneling, antique Chinese oil paintings, exotic marbles, ornate plaster moldings and decoration, original light fixtures, nine fireplaces (each more beautiful than the next), custom millwork, and a handsome Versailles patterned hardwood floor. This home was ahead of its time with features including a 4-stop passenger elevator and a sophisticated central heat and air conditioning system. Designed for entertaining on a grand scale, the main level has a series of exquisite formal rooms, supported by a service area that rivals the manor home in Downton Abbey with a butler's pantry, kitchen, breakfast room, silver vault, and a flower arranging room. On the second level are five en suite bedrooms, including a large primary suite, plus a 1,000 sqft 2 bedroom, 2 bath staff apartment. The top level offers potential for expansion with another 2-bedroom apartment, a large cedar closet, a gift-wrapping room, an exercise room, and storage. A spacious, paneled rec room with a fireplace is a surprise feature in the otherwise utilitarian basement, including a laundry center, vault, wine room, multiple storage rooms, and mechanicals. Recreational features include a beautiful pool, spa, and pool house with a great room, kitchen, dual baths, laundry, and a huge fenced backyard. The property also includes a carriage house that would make a great art studio, home office, or guest suite. Other features include a deep 4-car garage and storage facilities for landscaping equipment. Available for the first time in nearly 50 years, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional home by one of the most significant residential architects of all time!
Total Bedroom: 7
Room Types: Foyer, Bedroom 5, Gallery, Walk In Closet, Library, Sun Room, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 7
Total Baths: 11
Full Baths: 8
Half Baths: 3
Rooms Total: 13
Skylight(s), Elevator, Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Historic/Period Mlwk, Paneling, Pantry, Workshop Area (Interior)
Roof : Other
Appliances : Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Other
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
WaterSource: Lake Michigan
Year Built: 1934
Hot Tub, Brick Paver Patio, In Ground Pool
Lot Dimensions: 412 X 625 X 400 X 711
Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Golf Course Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Garden
Lot Acres: 5.4
Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
Property Type: Residential
Style: French Provincial
Sub Type: Detached Single
Type Detached: 3 Stories
Original List Price: $5495000
Annual Tax: $99582.78
Tax Year: 2022
Parcel Number: 12333000050000
Tax Exemption: Homeowner,Senior
Total Parking: 10
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Driveway: Gravel,Circular,Side Drive
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Space: 4
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Ownership: Owned
Included Fees: None
Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
Junior High School: Deer Path Middle School
Senior High School: Lake Forest High School
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Lake Michigan
City: Lake Forest
Direction: Suffield House is on the east side of Green Bay Road between Westleigh and Deerpath. It is just north and east of the main entrance of Onwentsia Club.
Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
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LOT 5 Whitehall Lane, Lake Forest, IL,60045 | $900,000 | -- | -- | -- | 1.95 Acres |
687 W Old Elm Road, Lake Forest, IL,60045 | $700,000 | -- | -- | -- | 2.13 Acres |
LOT 50 Kajer Lane, Lake Forest, IL,60045 | $415,000 | -- | -- | -- | 0.73 Acre |
LOT 51 Kajer Lane, Lake Forest, IL,60045 | $415,000 | -- | -- | -- | 0.49 Acre |
LOT 69 Windhaven Court, Lake Forest, IL,60045 | $363,000 | -- | -- | -- | 0.44 Acre |
LOT 22 Kimmer Court, Lake Forest, IL,60045 | $443,000 | -- | -- | -- | 0.47 Acre |
LOT 69 Windhaven Court, Lake Forest, IL,60045 | $1,695,000 | 4 | 5 | 4,092 | 0.44 Acre |
LOT 50 Kajer Lane, Lake Forest, IL,60045 | $1,745,000 | 4 | 5 | 4,092 | 0.73 Acre |
LOT 51 Kajer Lane, Lake Forest, IL,60045 | $1,815,000 | 4 | 5 | 4,092 | 0.49 Acre |
LOT 22 Kimmer Court, Lake Forest, IL,60045 | $1,920,000 | 4 | 5 | 4,092 | 0.47 Acre |
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ByOwner last updated this listing 05/31/2024 @ 18:20
MLS: MRED #12046235
LISTED BY: Jennifer Ames, Engel & Voelkers Chicago
SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED)
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