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1421 Lake Road Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Key Details
Sold Price $3,250,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,691 sqft
Price per Sqft $422
MLS Listing ID 09492932
Sold Date 01/09/20
Style Other
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1928
Annual Tax Amount $86,170
Tax Year 2018
Lot Size 2.250 Acres
Lot Dimensions 200X409X160X125X22X183X34
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
David Adler's 1928 South African Dutch Colonial overlooks Lake Michigan with over 200' of private sandy beach. Striking architectural details are enhanced by modern luxury renovations to make this home a real treasure. Captivating bluestone loggia and formal front garden welcome you. Original wood floors and millwork include Adler's signature bent wood staircase. Expansive living room w/fireplace, built-in bookcases, French doors that open to the rear patio. Solarium w/three walls of windows offers idyllic garden and lake views. Pristine white kitchen w/Wolf range, Carrara counters, opens to original butler's pantry. Master suite has two gorgeous bathrooms and a full-room closet. All 7 bedrooms are generously scaled. Newer 3rd floor guest suite with neutral decor. Spacepak air conditioning, generator, advanced security system with cameras. Informal elegance, picturesque bluff, panoramic lake views and luxurious amenities make Adler's "Bentley House" a rare opportunity to own and enjoy!
Location
State IL
County Lake
Community Street Lights, Street Paved
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 6
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Log
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
Exterior
Exterior Feature Dog Run
Parking Features Attached, Detached
Garage Spaces 4.0
View Y/N true
Roof Type Shake
Building
Lot Description Beach, Lake Front, Water View, Wooded
Story 3 Stories
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
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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Bought with Katie Hauser • Compass