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Ray Arco
REALTOR®
(815) 985-1441

1490 Lake Road , Lake Forest, IL 60045

$5,850,000
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BEDS6 BATHS6 full 3 partial SQUARE FEET13,975 MLS#12644064
STATUSNew PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDistrict 115

Property Description

This historic Normandy manor on coveted Lake Road combines timeless elegance with an array of magnificent modern updates. A grand two story entry hall welcomes you into the massive estate, immediately establishing an ambiance of sophisticated luxury. The formal living spaces are designed for grand entertaining, offering sweeping views of the spacious, professionally landscaped yard. The fully fenced grounds serve as a private resort, featuring an expansive bluestone patio, a sparkling in-ground swimming pool, a custom relaxation pergola. Significant capital improvements over the last six years ensure absolute peace of mind, including completely rebuilt exterior brick walls, five fully rehabbed bathrooms, updated pool equipment, a renovated pool house, and a fresh coat of interior paint throughout. Even the hallway balustrades have been replaced to meet modern safety codes and meticulously stained to match the original historic woodwork. The heart of the home features a formal twenty-seven by seventeen foot dining room that boasts custom Chinese themed wall treatments, soaring high ceilings, and rich herringbone hardwood floors. Nearby, the stunning Peacock Kitchen has been recently updated to be light and bright. This culinary space features a generous center island, premium granite countertops, high end appliances, and an abundance of pantry and cupboard space, complemented by a dedicated planning area to the south. Large windows and elegant French doors open from the kitchen onto enchanting courtyard gardens centered around a tranquil fountain. For seamless indoor outdoor living during pleasant weather, a twenty-one by eleven foot screened porch provides a protected retreat surrounded by mature perennial gardens, offering direct access to the pool area. Accommodations in this estate are remarkably flexible and luxurious, beginning with a private first floor bedroom suite custom designed with every amenity and a private bathroom. However, the true crowning jewel of the home is the second floor primary suite, which offers an even more lavish and luxurious sanctuary than the main level space. The rest of the second floor is equally impressive, where each additional bedroom features its own recently updated private bathroom. This level also serves as an entertainment hub, boasting a secondary kitchen and a massive thirty-five by twenty foot theatre room equipped with a brand new one hundred inch television. Adding to the incredible versatility of this property is a fully functional, separately metered coach house that provides the perfect private accommodations for guests.

1490 Lake Road | MLS# 12644064

This single family home located at 1490 Lake Road , Lake Forest, IL 60045 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $5,850,000. This property was built in 1989 and has 6 bedrooms and 6 full and 3 partial baths with 13975 sq. ft. Lake Road is located within the District 115 school district. Search Lake Forest real estate on rarco.gogambino.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Basement: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplaces: 7
Garage: 5
Heating: Natural Gas
Home Style: Traditional
Lot Size: 2
Taxes: $44,209
Year Built: 1989

Amenities

Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Dry Bar
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Kitchen, Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Foyer, Screened Porch, Theatre Room, Gallery, Utility Room-2nd Floor
Association Includes: None
Bath Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
Dining Room: Separate
Exterior: Brick
Fireplace: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location(s): Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Lot Dimensions: 1.52
Parcel#: 12282020370000
Parking: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Off Street, Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Total Rooms: 12
Township: Shields
Water: Public

Room Sizes

Kitchen- 2nd: 13X8
Bedroom 5: 17X12
Bedroom 6: 20X17
Foyer: 18X15
Screened Porch: 21X11
Theatre Room: 35X20
Gallery: 59X6
Utility Room-2nd Floor: 14X12
Bedroom 2: 25X18
Bedroom 3: 20X15
Bedroom 4: 13X10
Dining Room: 27X17
Family Room: 21X21
Kitchen: 17X15
Laundry: 18X12
Living Room: 40X26
Primary Bedroom: 30X19

Local Schools

High School: Lake Forest High School
Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
School District: District 115

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Agency Phone: 847-234-8000

Shown By

Agent Name: Ray Arco
Agent Phone: (815) 985-1441
Agency Title: Gambino Realtors

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$ 31,962.86 per month $26,572.53 Principal & Interest $3,684.08 Property Tax $1,706.25 Homeowner's Insurance

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