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570 Hathaway Circle

Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Bed 5

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Bath 5

Bath

SqFt6,239

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Acres0.82

Acre(Lot)

A rare opportunity to own a unique and one-of-a-kind home, the majestic centerpiece of historic Meadowood Farm, the Dairy Barn. This spectacular home, full of charm and character was converted to residential use in the late 1950's and the gorgeous exterior has been maintained to perfection with an enchanting old world look of stone, brick, copper and a cedar shake roof to highlight its exceptional appeal. The Meadowood Farm community is a re-creation of a 16th century French Normandy farm designed by architect Ralph Varney, commissioned in the 1920s by Clifford Milton Leonard, a successful businessman and WWI soldier. The home's interior has an open flowing floor plan lovingly updated for today's lifestyle. The current owners have made significant improvements to the features, including a ll new mechanicals, new roof, new hardwood floors, custom garage built-ins, walk-in closets, and restored dome with a dance floor, movie screen, uplighting, new carpet and much more. Multiple entrances invite you into the circular design of the home with living room and dining room filled with natural light and a cozy library. The chef's kitchen includes travertine flooring, quartzite counters, modern tile backsplash and featuring a La Cornue range and Sub Zero refrigerator. A private first floor primary suite offers two walk in closets and a gorgeous updated bath with dual vanity, soaking tub, steam shower and private water closet. Another large bedroom and updated full bath complete the first floor. The special attached silo with three levels of living provides birds eye views over Lake Forest. The center of the second floor features the original and amazingly beautiful round 60 foot diameter hay loft dome. The second floor, in addition to the dome, has two large bedrooms and another renovated full bath in one wing and a one bedroom apartment with a large living area, kitchen and full bath, with a separate entrance and parking, in the other wing, great for in-law, au pair, etc. Large and gracious living spaces and smaller intimate spaces create a home that is perfect for entertaining and for everyday living. Hardwood floors, 18 inch thick walls, spiral staircases, exposed brick walls, and numerous design and architectural details make this a treat for the eyes and the senses. Inviting .8 acre professionally landscaped west facing yard with a new plaster swimming pool, new pool deck, all new landscaping, amazing Koi pond makes this an ideal retreat. Full house generator. Enjoy living in your own one-of-a kind masterpiece that merges the past and the present. Located just a short walk to Lake Forest Open Lands, Elawa Farm, and the walking and biking trails of Middlefork Savannah.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $3,280,000

AD Id : 65782881

MLS Id : MRD12407037

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 0.82 Acre

Living Area Size : 6,239

Year Built : 1928

Garage : 2

County : Lake

Subdivision: Meadowood

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 5 Room Types: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Den, Office, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Kitchen, Foyer

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 5 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 15

    Interior Features

    Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s) Roof: Shake Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal Laundry Features: Main Level

    Roofing Information

    Shake
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Radiant, Other Cooling: Central Air, Partial, Small Duct High Velocity WaterSource: Lake Michigan, Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1928
  • Pool Features

    Private Pool: In Ground

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 93X47X89X25X116X240X72X61X139 Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Irregular Lot, Landscaped Lot Acres: 0.8198 Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre

    Property Information

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

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$3899000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $28364 Tax Year: 2022 Parcel Number: 12312080060000 Tax Exemption: Homeowner

  • Parking Information

    Total Parking: 2 Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

    Garage Information

    Garage Space: 2

    Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: None

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Everett 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, Public
  • Location Information

    Subdivision: Meadowood City: Lake Forest Direction: Waukegan North of Deerpath to Inverlieth west to Hathaway Circle.
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MLS: MRED #12407037 LISTED BY: Susie Banas, @properties Christie's International Real Estate 847-295-0700 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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