880 N Green Bay RD Active

Lake Forest,IL 60045

$ 5850000

7 Beds

7.5 Baths

9743 SqFt


Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 9,743 sqft

Price per Sqft $600

MLS Listing ID 12182329

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 6

Half Baths 3

Year Built 1926

Annual Tax Amount $74,789

Tax Year 2023

Lot Dimensions 140922

Property Description

Elegance, Privacy and Historical Architecture combine with Warmth and Character to create a rare offering! Designed by Edwin Hill Clark, the architect known for having designed Indian Hill Country Club, Winnetka and Hinsdale's city halls, Brookfield Zoo and the Lake Forest Library, this Georgian Revival style home was built in 1929, set on 3.25 private acres in a prominent sought after location within walking distance to downtown Lake Forest. A long, private driveway and circular tree-lined courtyard welcomes one to this stately residence. The great front entry hall, complete with a charming separate bar room, features Wall of Troy moldings and a gently curving stairway welcoming one into a home filled with architectural integrity, graciously proportional rooms and many original design features, perfect for scenes in the 1980 Robert Redford "Ordinary People" movie! Decorative arched doorways are carved out throughout the home. The Living and Dining Room feature distinctive floor to ceiling curved bay windows allowing light to flood the rooms. The library features honey toned wood paneling with arched bookshelves, medallion cornice and a carved Georgian mantlepiece surrounding the fireplace. A warm family room, complete with a fireplace is perfect for informal family gatherings. The primary suite is filled with light from the wide bay window and features the same arch motif that's found throughout the home. There are six other bedrooms with baths, a laundry room and workout room on the second level. An unfinished third floor with soaring ceilings offers all kinds of expansion and storage possibilities! The full basement is partially finished with additional entertainment and storage space. The exterior grounds offer tremendous outdoor recreation opportunities with an expansive and raised patio complete with fire pit, a large, screened porch opening to the newly redone pool area, special rose gardens and tennis court. A private, in town estate, offering a unique blend of architectural integrity, elegance and comfort.

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Lake Forest

Rooms

Basement Full

Interior

Interior Features Bar-Wet,Hardwood Floors,Second Floor Laundry,Bookcases,Ceiling - 10 Foot,Center Hall Plan,Historic/Period Mlwk,Some Carpeting,Special Millwork,Some Window Treatment,Some Wood Floors,Drapes/Blinds,Separate Dining Room,Some Storm Doors,Paneling,Pantry,Plaster

Heating Natural Gas,Steam,Zoned

Cooling Central Air,Space Pac,Zoned

Fireplaces Number 7

Fireplace Y

Appliance Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Cooktop,Built-In Oven,Down Draft,Electric Cooktop

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup,Multiple Locations

Exterior

Parking Features Attached

Garage Spaces 4.0

Building

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan,Public

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Sheridan Elementary School

Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School

High Schools Lake Forest High School

School District 67 ,67, 115

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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