Homes For Sale - 255 N Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Listed by Jennifer Ames • Engel & Voelkers Chicago
Bought with Mona Hellinga • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

$5,700,000

$5,495,000 3.7%

Est. payment - /mo

7 Beds

9.5 Baths

15,000 SqFt

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Key Details

Sold Price $5,700,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 15,000 sqft

Price per Sqft $380

MLS Listing ID 12046235

Sold Date 11/15/24

Style French Provincial

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 8

Half Baths 3

Year Built 1934

Annual Tax Amount $99,582

Tax Year 2022

Lot Size 5.400 Acres

Lot Dimensions 412 X 625 X 400 X 711

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Suffield House is considered one of renowned architect David Adler's most important country houses. A collaboration with his designer sister, Frances Adler Elkins, this 15,000 sqft residence completed in 1934 is on 5.4 acres in the heart of Lake Forest. Built for Mrs. J. Ogden "Lolita" Armour, the entrance is neo-Georgian while the rest of the 15,000 square foot home was designed in a classical French style. The brick is whitewashed, with the warmth of buff pink coming through. This home's interior is loaded with priceless, perfectly preserved architectural features, including imported English paneling, antique Chinese oil paintings, exotic marbles, ornate plaster moldings and decoration, original light fixtures, nine fireplaces (each more beautiful than the next), custom millwork, and a handsome Versailles patterned hardwood floor. This home was ahead of its time with features including a 4-stop passenger elevator and a sophisticated central heat and air conditioning system. Designed for entertaining on a grand scale, the main level has a series of exquisite formal rooms, supported by a service area that rivals the manor home in Downton Abbey with a butler's pantry, kitchen, breakfast room, silver vault, and a flower arranging room. On the second level are five en suite bedrooms, including a large primary suite, plus a 1,000 sqft 2 bedroom, 2 bath staff apartment. The top level offers potential for expansion with another 2-bedroom apartment, a large cedar closet, a gift-wrapping room, an exercise room, and storage. A spacious, paneled rec room with a fireplace is a surprise feature in the otherwise utilitarian basement, including a laundry center, vault, wine room, multiple storage rooms, and mechanicals. Recreational features include a beautiful pool, spa, and pool house with a great room, kitchen, dual baths, laundry, and a huge fenced backyard. The property also includes a carriage house that would make a great art studio, home office, or guest suite. Other features include a deep 4-car garage and storage facilities for landscaping equipment. Available for the first time in nearly 50 years, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional home by one of the most significant residential architects of all time!

Location

State IL

County Lake

Community Pool, Gated

Rooms

Basement Full

Interior

Interior Features Skylight(s), Elevator, Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Historic/Period Mlwk, Paneling, Pantry, Workshop Area (Interior)

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned

Cooling Central Air, Zoned

Fireplaces Number 9

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Fireplace Y

Appliance Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Exterior

Exterior Feature Hot Tub, Brick Paver Patio, In Ground Pool

Parking Features Detached

Garage Spaces 4.0

Pool in ground pool

View Y/N true

Roof Type Other

Building

Lot Description Fenced Yard, Golf Course Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Garden

Story 3 Stories

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

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

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+1(847) 687-3424

255 N Green Bay Road Lake Forest, IL 60045