DOWNTOWN DELIGHT IN LAKE FOREST 

Located in Lake Forest, IL  •  Web ID:

Charm, convenience, quality construction…Welcome to a stellar in-town, English-styled home with historic styling - rendered in true stucco on the outside with classic architectural detailing on the inside. The totally renovated and thoroughly updated interior of this four bedroom, three and a half bath home is worthy of a spread in House Beautiful!

Just a short stroll from Lake Forest ’s historic Market Square shopping center, restaurant and train station, this 1928 home was completely remodeled and expanded in the mid-90s, and further enhanced by its current owners over the past 8 years. The result is the best of everything in a most coveted walk-to-everything locale.

The home is situated on an extra wide lot with mature trees and professional landscaping, enhanced by a wonderful newer South-facing deck which overlooks the expansive backyard. The gorgeous manor home beckons one up the walkway and inside the glass and wood door to the beauty within.

Hardwood floors, classic details and fresh new interiors greet the eye and entice one forward. Straight ahead is a showcase of a family room with custom built-ins and a grand bay, with windows framing sunny southern exposure views. There is glass door access to the deck as well. This large and comfortable room opens to the newer kitchen with maple custom cabinets and black transitional granite counters, complete with high-end appliances, like double Thermador ovesn and a Thermador cooktop island with built-in retractable downdraft. There is a sunny breakfast table area with built in upholstered bench and ceiling light/fan, which also opens out onto the deck through sliding glass doors.

The first floor is also home to a generously-proportioned living room with granite surround fireplace, also designed to function as a wonderful library or office with handsome built in shelves and cabinets. One can access the deck from here as well, while enjoying the sun-filled south exposure all the year through. The home’s elegantly-appointed dining room is perfect for gatherings of family and friends, and a lovely powder room completes the first floor perfection.

Climbing up the extra-wide custom-crafted staircase, one notes that the ultra-pleasant, light and open feel of the first floor continues to the upstairs. On the second floor one finds an elegant, newly carpeted master suite with his and her customized closets and a luxurious bath with high double vanity, whirlpool tub and separate shower, all neutrally appointed in classic light hues. This level also boasts two wonderful family bedrooms with restored original wideplank floors, excellent closets and a large, newly updated hall bath. The entire third floor of the house is dedicated to a 4th bedroom and teen or guest haven, complete with newly tiled full bath with large walk-in shower, cushioned windowseats, walk-in closet, and custom built-ins by Jeff Lynch. Newer windows and skylights add plenty of natural light. It’s all a delight!

Downstairs the living is fun and easy with a huge carpeted recreation room providing space for everyone, and there is a bathroom here as well. A large laundry area, plentiful storage, and the home’s newer mechanicals are here, too.

Outside, one enjoys deck views of a large backyard with plenty of playspace and garden area. The entire property is professionally landscaped and the beautiful trees have been lovingly maintained.

The newer two-plus car detached garage offers additional windowed attic space, and there is side-drive room outside for an extra car as well.

The current owners improvements to the house have been many and of the highest caliber, including: a new architectural grade asphalt roof by Herion Roofing; new stucco on the entire house in 1999; new 2nd floor A/C and furnace by Althoff; hardwood floors redone by A-Quality Floors; first floor custom built-in cabinetry and third floor custom built-ins, window seats and windows by Lynch Construction 2005; new exterior paint 2007; interior paint 2006; new kitchen tile backsplash by Classic Tile; recent tree maintenance and feeding by Hendricksen; custom fence by Pearson.

Welcome home to this very special east Lake Forest home in the Sheridan School district . Just move in and enjoy all the home and downtown Lake Forest have to offer – plus all the fun of the nearby parks and beach is within walking distance! 

Built in 1928.