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Lake Forest,IL 60045
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 15,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $366
MLS Listing ID 12046235
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 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
Area Lake Forest
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
Equipment Humidifier,Security System,Sprinkler-Lawn,Generator,Multiple Water Heaters,Security Cameras
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
Garage Detached
Garage Spaces 4.0
Community Features Pool,Gated
Waterfront false
Roof Type Other
Building
Lot Description Fenced Yard,Golf Course Lot,Landscaped,Mature Trees,Garden
Dwelling Type Detached Single
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