Lake, US
Now ready for immediate occupancy, this stunning home in a fairy tale setting features gorgeous & private outdoor spaces, accented by stone garden walls, bluestone patios, and a spectacular diving pool with a hot tub. Within easy walking distance to everything that makes the Village of Lake Bluff so special, it's also located just minutes from Lake Forest High School, on a secluded cul de sac, only 2 homes from Lake Michigan. Custom-built in 2001, this iconic home is perfectly set on its 1.4-acre ravine property. With a walk-out finished lower level, a green house and a heated 4-car garage, it's a rare find! It has an impressive pedigree: designed & custom-built by for the current owners by noted architect / builder Rick Swanson, with the landscape & hardscape designed, built and maintained by award-winning Mariani Landscape, it combines the timeless craftsmanship of a North Shore estate with the modern technology and lower maintenance of newer construction. This 7,418 square foot home features 10-foot and vaulted ceilings on the first floor and 9-foot ceilings on the second floor. An elegant first floor bedroom suite can be a second primary suite, or a guest suite. The walkout lower level adds over 3,000 sf of living space and features a huge Rec Room opening to a private patio area overlooking a ravine., a large bar / kitchenette and fireplace, a spacious exercise room, a game area, a full bath and multiple storage rooms. Is this your lifestyle? Seize it now! NOTE: Property taxes have been successfully appealed and have been substantially reduced. Call listing agent for more specific details.
Courtesy Of: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Feature Highlights
- Basement Bathrooms
General Features
- List Date:
- 07/14/2025
Public Schools
- Elementary School:
- Lake Bluff Elementar
- High School:
- Lake Forest High Sch
Interior Features
- Living Area Source:
- Assessor
- Bedrooms Possible:
- 5
- Bathrooms Full:
- 7
- Rooms Total:
- 16
Exterior Features and Amenities
- Lot Size Dimensions:
- 60554
- Model:
- CUSTOM BUILT
- Parking Total:
- 4
Financial
- Days On Market:
- 170
- Tax Annual Amount:
- $95,600.08
- Tax Year:
- 2024
Other Features
- Elementary School District:
- 65
- High School District:
- 115
- Middle Or Junior School District:
- 65
- Age:
- 21-25 Years
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