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905 E Illinois RD Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Key Details
Sold Price $2,300,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,597 sqft
Price per Sqft $410
MLS Listing ID 10990068
Style Cape Cod,Tudor
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1984
Annual Tax Amount $33,666
Tax Year 2019
Lot Size 1.194 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Beautifully updated by Megan Winters in 2014, this home defines warmth, elegance and luxury. Located east of Sheridan Road on one of east Lake Forest's most beautiful streets, this sun-filled 5,500+sq ft home is perfectly sited on 1.19 acres with gorgeous views. Features include a new $140,000 1" thick cedar shake roof with new copper roofs, flashings, gutters and downspouts, a stunning curved staircase, high ceilings, hardwood floors, a family room with views of the breath-taking grounds and a wonderful floor plan with sun-filled rooms and large bedrooms. The Burmeister gourmet kitchen with stone countertops, custom cabinetry, a large island, and stainless steel high-end appliances make cooking a joy! The breakfast room with fireplace and built-in desk complete this amazing kitchen. The 2nd floor has 5 bedrooms with newly renovated bathrooms, white cabinetry and marble countertops. The gracious master suite includes a fireplace, updated master bath with a marble shower, 2 vanities, a spa tub and 2 large closets. The entire family will enjoy the 3,100 square foot full, expansive basement with high ceilings and room for everyone. The attached 3.5 car garage is a plus with a room on the 2nd floor for storage or future finished space with a seperate exterior entrance. The 3rd floor is accessible via a wide staircase and provides ample storage space or room for expansion if desired! Must see to truly appreciate all that this fabulous home has to offer. Perfection!
Location
State IL
County Lake
Area Lake Forest
Interior
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air, Zoned
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Gas Log
Equipment Humidifier, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio
Parking Features Attached
Garage Spaces 3.0
Community Features Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
Roof Type Shake
Building
Lot Description Wooded, Mature Trees
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
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
Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany
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