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51 S Mayflower Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

$2,495,000 $10,519/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

6,404

Sqft

0.88

Acre(Lot)

Description

Designed by David Adler as the coach house for the historic Centaurs estate in 1928, the Tower House remains one of Lake Forest's most celebrated architectural icons set near the shores of Lake Michigan. The five-story Italianate-style residence overlooks nearly an acre of private, wooded grounds, culminating in the famous tower, which features expansive views of the lake and the surrounding estate. The property is currently owned by acclaimed designer Kara Mann, who has meticulously designed plans for a potential renovation to modernize this significant historic property. Privacy is a defining feature of this Lake Forest estate, as it's visible only through the wrought-iron gates and accessible via a courtyard. The interiors, including the kitchen and baths, have been renovated by previou s owners while preserving the home's architectural integrity and detailing. Adler's love for symmetry, historic style, and craftsmanship is captured in coved ceilings, arched doorways, Art Deco-style tray ceilings, original brick and wood floors, and Palladian-inspired arched windows and French doors that mirror each other. Natural light pours through expansive windows, illuminating the main living and dining areas. Heights reach up to eleven feet, giving these spaces a sense of volume. The residence is thoughtfully arranged across five distinct levels, centering on a main floor that balances grand entertaining with privacy and separation. The chef's kitchen is equipped with European-style cabinetry, Wolf, Sub-Zero, Viking, and Miele appliances, and opens to a sun-drenched solarium-the only addition to the original Adler footprint. A library with custom built-ins leads to a main-level guest suite. On the second floor, the layout provides a dedicated retreat with two primary suites and a bright, renovated laundry room. The architectural narrative continues upward through the tower, housing a fourth en-suite bedroom on the third level and the historic Byzantine Room on the fourth. This space features uniquely preserved murals by Russian-born artist Nicolai Remisoff, one of the few remaining examples of his work (the other is at the Lake Forest Library Rotunda). A fifth secluded bedroom suite and sitting area occupy the final interior level. The vertical journey concludes on the rooftop terrace, where treetop views and panoramas of the lake and the distant Chicago skyline offer a perspective as singular as the architecture itself. The property is completed by a detached two-car garage, an expansive patio, a private courtyard, and a lawn area suitable for a future pool. The Tower House stands as one of Lake Forest's most significant David Adler projects, now with the rare advantage of a renovation vision for its next chapter as a luxury North Shore residence.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $2,495,000

AD Id : 78237468

MLS Id : MRD12618302

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 0.88 Acre

Living Area Size : 6,404

Year Built : 1928

Garage : 2

County : Lake

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 5 Room Types: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Office, Library, Sitting Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Terrace, Other Room

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 6 Full Baths: 5 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 13

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Separate Dining Room Roof: Tile Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier Laundry Features: Upper Level, In Unit, Sink

Roofing Information

Tile
Flooring Information

Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Steam, Zoned, Radiant Floor Cooling: Small Duct High Velocity, Wall Unit(s), Zoned WaterSource: Lake Michigan

Building Information

Year Built: 1928
Exterior Features

Balcony, Roof Deck Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 38285 Lot Description: Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Views Lot Acres: 0.8789 Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Style: Other Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 4+ Stories

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$2495000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $36086.38 Tax Year: 2025 Parcel Number: 16031030040000

Parking Information

Total Parking: 2 Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Garage Information

Garage Space: 2

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 Water Source: Lake Michigan
Location Information

City: Lake Forest Direction: Deerpath, East to Mayflower, South past Illinois Road. Home is on the east side of Mayflower.

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MLS: MRED #12618302 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)