Impossible to describe, this one-of-a-kind estate overlooking Lake Michigan exemplifies what can be built today with detail & craftsmanship borrowed from the past. The stunning great rm was designed by Alfred Granger in 1928. Stuart Cohen designed a 6 bdrm new home around the historic great rm. After 8 yrs of fastidious design & construction, the carved limestone, brick & timber home was completed in 2001. Much of the woodwork & lighting was designed & fabricated in England. The landscaped bluff, an engineering feat taking 5 yrs to complete, was developed w/stone paths, steps & terraces leading to a 2,500 SF heated boat house & terrace & approx 400' of protected beach. This 9,097 sq. ft. 6 bdrm, 6.2 bath estate also features a deGiulio kitchen, handsome library & 2nd floor office. The walk-out LL includes a home theater, exercise rm, & wet bar-all w/lake views! 3 car garage & more. Enjoy entertaining in this spectacular estate w/mesmerizing lake views & beach like no other! Perfection

New Look for this classic all brick Georgian, located on coveted Mayflower Road. Recently updated by Ragsdale painters w/fresh paint & glazed cabinetry. Wonderful home for gracious entertaining, yet comfortable for everyday living. Exquisite residence includes beautiful custom millwork & numerous built-ins. Three levels provide luxurious living spaces. 2 story foyer w/marble flooring is flanked by living room & dining room. 2 story sunroom features views of professionally landscaped yard w/lovely perennial gardens. Christopher Peacock kitchen w/high-end appliances. The family room is the perfect place to relax w/custom bookcases & fireplace. French doors along rear of home access the large bluestone patio. Gracious master suite w/fireplace & luxurious master bath w/his & her closets. 4 additional bedrooms on 2nd level. 3rd level boasts a media room & 6th bedroom w/bath. Lower level has exercise & game rooms along w/ample storage. 4 car heated garage. Steps from Lake Michigan.

Perfect for Today's Busy Lifestyles. Maintenance free living in Academy Woods offers the comfort of a single family home & yard & the convenience of exterior maintenance. Landscaping package, snow removal, exterior painting, gutter cleaning. Volume ceilings & walls of windows bring the outdoors in, a beautiful wooded setting. Versatile floor plan, Formal dining or convert to an office. Kitchen complete with wood cabinetry, planning desk, granite, stainless appliances, table space. 1st floor Master bedroom suite with full bath, tub, separate shower. New neutral carpeting 1st floor. Finished basement has space for your workouts, pool table and hobbies. DISCOVER LAKE FOREST: Friendly small town atmosphere; Award winning schools; Low property taxes; Historic Market Square for shopping & dining; Lake Michigan residents' beach; Active community centers; Metra to Ogilvie, Union stations; State of the art medical facility; Easy access to I-294 & Rt.41 & direct access to the Middlefork Savana.

New Construction, maintenance-free living, and in-town location! The result of North Shore dream team Focus, Booth Hansen Architecture, and Mariani Landscaping this residential community offers a mix of condominiums and single family homes. Delivering contemporary floor plans and classic architecture, this beautifully designed three bedroom+den, 2.5 bath unit offers the ultimate in luxury, worry-free living. Showcasing floor to ceiling windows, chocolate stained hardwood floors throughout living/dining/kitchen/master bedroom/den, a gourmet kitchen featuring white and espresso cabinetry, quartzite countertops, a large island for entertaining, Wolf range and Sub-Zero fridge. Light natural stone/tile and white cabinetry in the luxurious master bath including tiled niche and dual shower heads. Gas line on patio for grill hookup. All units offer storage & parking. Visit the sales office located at 1155 Kelmscott Way #108. Office Hours: Wed-Fri,9-5PM and Sat-Sun, 11-5PM

Charming downtown Lake Forest farmhouse walking distance to trains, restaurants, schools, grocery stores, park, and more. Gracious foyer with original mill work, pocket doors between the dining room and living room, and oak floors throughout the first floor. Spacious, light-filled rooms including windowed, sun-drenched four-season room with southern exposure. Stainless appliances including a new stove. 2nd floor includes 3 bedrooms with new neutral carpet, updated spa-like bath, large walk-in closet, and walk-up attic. White and bright basement rec room including work room, laundry room, and ample storage. Large backyard with deck, pergola covered dining, and built-in grill . Really the perfect location!

Classic 3100+ SF colonial on a quiet tree lined street in a wonderful LF neighborhood. Nicely updated and expanded in 2000, it features gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops, and a separate breakfast room overlooking the lush back yard. The adjacent family room has a beautiful limestone surround fireplace, cherry built-ins, wet bar and wide plank cherry floors. Formal living and dining rooms with hardwood floors, crown moldings and chair rail. Large second floor master with a beautiful bath with double vanity, large tub, free standing shower and a large walk-in closet. Three additional family bedrooms and a hallway bath with double sinks and granite counter complete the second floor. Large finished basement with rec room w/ pool table and a 2nd half bath. Spacious 1st floor laundry. Brick patio, fenced-in yard, convenient location, close to parks, Metra & shopping. Move in and enjoy! Back-up generator.

New custom home that has all approvals in place from the City of Lake Forest. Fantastic location close to downtown, train, parks and Lake. This custom home will have a full finished deep pour lower level which includes a great room, 4th bedroom suite, laundry room and storage. First floor has great room open to kitchen with large island and commercial grade appliances. Large dinning room and first floor study make this space exactly what you are looking for. Second floor has master suite with large walk in closet. Two additional bedrooms with walk-in closets and private baths. Landscaped lot with a two car garage, plus front covered porch make this the perfect house to call home.

Modern luxurious living at its best! MANY NEW IMPROVEMENTS! A home that has been completely updated & renovated for today's living, where family & friends want to gather. Providing a beautiful backdrop for casual or formal living & entertaining, this estate features a fabulous floor plan w/spacious, sun-filled rooms, high ceilings on all levels, incredible architectural detail, elegant, spacious & comfortable rooms, gorgeous NEW spa master bathrm, NEW custom dressing rm w/beautiful built-ins & AMAZING deGiulio kitchen w/top-of-the-line appliances & inset cabinetry. 5 luxurious en-suite bedrooms. 4 car heated garage w/fully independent guest apartment above, expansive pool & updated pool house! Spectacular grounds offer a majestic, private setting w/out excessive upkeep. Mature trees tower above perennials & hedges that provide privacy & a beautiful lawn for outdoor living. This rare offering is an incredible opportunity, Just 2 blocks to downtown, schools & parks in east Lake Forest!

NEW LOOK & IMPROVEMENTS! Custom home was designed to capture the majesty of changing seasons from every room. Simply the most serene location in Lake Forest with hundreds of acres of forest preserve and landscaped gardens out your backdoor. This truly happy, feel good home offers main floor living--including great room with large stone fireplace soaring ceilings, large bar for entertaining, dining room and gourmet kitchen overlooking the gardens, spacious master suite with fireplace & three guest suites. Second floor areas include lofted library/sitting room overlooking the great room, large office/5th bedroom w/private bath, additional family/media room with 90' screen, built-ins for AV equipment & surround sound, plus private bath. Numerous skylights contribute to the feeling of being outside. Entertain on the large Brazilian hardwood deck with built-in grill, spa and multiple seating areas. Ideal location. Not just a house but a lifestyle!

Gorgeous proposed new construction home on 1.83 wooded acres close to town. Designed by renowned architect R.M. Swanson; to be built by ICON builders. Plans have been approved by they City of Lake Forest & are ready for you to break ground! This modern farmhouse design with open floor plan features custom lighting & 5" solid white oak flooring throughout the first floor. The cutting edge gourmet kitchen includes a separate breakfast area, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and huge center island with quartz countertop, which opens to the great room with stunning wood beams dressing the ceiling. The lavish master suite with a luxurious spa-like bath features a free standing tub, steam shower, and heated floors. Incredible lower level has a game area, temperature controlled wine room that features a wine wall of glass that opens to the bar, recreation room, exercise room and more. This home is beyond spectacular!

This beautiful brick and cedar colonial is located on a quiet, private street just off east Lake Forest's business district! With 4 spacious bedrooms, large closets, and 2.1 baths on nearly a 1/2 acre, this lovely home features hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen w/ granite countertops, lots of cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and great views of the backyard. Sunlight fills the breakfast area with sliding doors that open to the backyard terrace...perfect for your outdoor dining and viewing the evening sunset. The large family room has a temperature-controlled gas fireplace, and sliding doors to the back patio. The Master Bedroom is on the 2nd floor and has an en suite bathroom and a sizable walk-in closet. A large, fenced-in backyard allows for pets, playsets, or a pool. Less than a mile to Market Square, LFHS, and the east-side train station. You can't beat this location...or this price! A great value on a fabulous home!

Stately 4,564 SF brick residence tucked away on quiet cul de sac in Villa Turicum on gorgeous 1.3 acre wooded ravine lot adjacent to 3 acres of Forest Preserve! The setting is so private w/ spectacular views! Designed by architect Rick Swanson, this one owner home features gracious marble foyer w/ grand staircase, formal step-down living rm w/ FP & dining rm. Eat-in gourmet kitchen w/ cherry cabinets, new double oven, walk-in pantry & Butler's pantry. Sliding glass doors lead to a multi-level deck w/ panoramic ravine views. Off back hall is 1st floor BR & full bath ideal for guests. Family rm features stone woodburning FP, beamed ceiling & wet bar. Off the family rm is a delightful sunroom w/ exterior access & breathtaking views of surrounding Forest Preserves. 2nd floor features 4 lg bedrooms incl. Master suite w/ sitting rm & private luxurious bath. Finished lower level has rec rm w/ wet bar, 6th BR & bath, kitchenette & exercise rm. Absolutely amazing setting w/ so much potential!

963 Elm Tree is truly an east Lake Forest gem and has not been on the market in over 20 plus years! This captivating carriage house, designed by noted architect, Howard Van Doren Shaw, has been renovated and expanded to today's life style. Beautiful moldings, hardwood floors, high ceilings.. Light pours in the large spacious rooms. Enjoy the gourmet kitchen, with butler's pantry, that opens into the comfortable family room. The first floor also has living room with fireplace, library with fireplace, dining room, breakfast room, den/bedroom with bath, office and laundry room. Second floor consists of master suite with sitting area and fireplace. Separate his and her bathroom. Dressing rooms, one with stackable washing machine/dryer. Two additional family bedrooms with renovated bathrooms ensuite Major rooms have spectacular views of the gorgeous, private garden setting. You will delight at the screened gazebo, rose gardens, secluded walkways. A perfect location!

Beautiful corner lot. Custom built home features ,Volume ceiling in formal living room, French doors to the formal dining room, with tray ceiling. 1st floor bedroom master suite. 1st floor family room, large eat-in kitchen with Island. Sunroom addition leads to Paver brick patio. 2nd bedroom with tandem sitting room, Loft /office, attic space for extra storage, newer paver brick driveway, walkway and patio. Extra insulation for reduced energy bills. Finished basement with bedroom, family room and bath with custom steam shower. newer furnace and hot water heater. Sprinkler system and maintenance free! So many extra features! come see all this home has to offer.

Exceptional Nantucket shingle style home with details you love both inside and out! First you will notice the exterior with crisp white trim, chippendale balcony design, 3 fabulous stone fireplaces, beautiful divided light windows and lush landscaping! You are welcomed to a beautiful entry foyer giving first impressions of the quality you will find. 10ft ceilings and gorgeous hardwood floors throughout first floor. Living room/library with built-ins, fireplace and box-beamed ceiling. Separate DR. FR with fireplace, box-beamed ceiling and access to screened porch. Excellent white kitchen with hearth room and butler's pantry. Black honed granite counters, Dacor ovens, Wolf range, Fisher Paykel DW. Gorgeous master with spa bath, two walk-in closets and upstairs deck. All bedrooms have ensuite baths. Second floor laundry. Bsmt with super tall ceilings, great bar, rec room, media room and 5th BR & bth. Fully fenced backyard. This home is a 10+. Come see the magic of Middlefork!

Enjoy living in renowned Conway Farms. This lovely 3687 sq ft custom home w/loads of curb appeal is situated on a manicured .45 wooded acre. Walk in the front door & see straight through to the fabulous view of the backyard & wooded preserve. The open floor plan will appeal to today's buyers and has the sought after high ceilings, hardwood floors, 1st floor master bdrm and 1st fl laundry. The loft, currently used as an office, can be converted to 4th bdrm. The cook's kitchen w/granite counters & stainless appliances, island, breakfast bar & eating area is wide open to the fam rm w/fireplace. The many windows across back of the house in fam rm, kitchen & master all showcase the paver brick patio w/firepit, private backyd & wooded preserve. All Conway Farms residents can use the outdoor pool, tennis courts, & playground and also use Lake Forest Beach. Easy access to 94/294, shopping, restaurants & commuter train and only 25 min to O'Hare. Lowest taxes in Lake County a plus! You'll love

Wonderful in town location. Walk to town train, town, beach and schools. Tucked behind a white picket fence, this cedar shake house features large room sizes, intricate details and elegance. Chef's kitchen with white cabinets, large center island and generous table space / breakfast area. Awesome master suite with cozy fireplace, walk in closet, well appointed bathroom and sitting room. All bedrooms are very generous size. Third floor with additional living space and laundry. This house is ideally located and is ready for you to make it your own! Employees and family members residing with employees of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A, its affiliates or subsidiaries are strictly prohibited from directly or indirectly purchasing any property owned by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

New construction just a few weeks from completion. Still time to choose your kitchen backsplash and floor color! Popular Whispering Oaks, just blocks to train, school, & downtown. Easy access to both expressways! Private half acre lot. "Smart house" technology! High end finishes and quality craftsmanship. Flexible floor plan provides open concept living and lots of bells/whistles! 1st and 2nd floor laundry, 2 half baths on 1st floor, high end appl include Sub Zero/Wolf. 2 dishwashers & 2 refrg drawers in island. Huge mud room with lockers, mom's desk, large walk in pantry. Wine bar and Butler's hallway. 5 bed/4 baths on 2nd floor including awesome loft bedroom with study/play room & private bath. Master bedroom with vaulted ceilings, built in coffee bar, heated floors in bath, Massive W/I closet. Finished basement w/exercise, 6th bed/full bath, bar with beverage center & dishwasher drawer, media area with fireplace/billiards/game area. GREAT storage! Blue Stone patio. 3 car garage

A beautiful country setting for this 5 bedroom all brick English Tudor. A gracious foyer welcomes you with a large living room with fireplace and formal dining room with butler pantry. Kitchen has granite counters with an island and eating area (Sub Zero, Wolf cook top, double oven. Generous family room with fireplace and doors leading out to large deck overlooking back yard. All season Florida Sun room with fireplace. Master Bedroom with sitting area and master bath with walk in closets & office. 3 additional nice size bedrooms and 2 more baths up. Basement has recreation room and office and tons of storage room. A large Au pair Suite or bonus room on separate second floor. 4+ car heated garage.

10 Acres can be developed . House & Horse Barn, sold AS IS. Beautiful fenced-in property . Serene property with mature trees. Property is gated and fenced in.

This is the home you have been searching for! Set on almost 2 acres in the historic Schweppe Estate, this newer construction French Country Manor designed by John Tilton offers over 10,000 square feet of living space brilliantly designed for entertaining, and features professionally designed gardens, a pool/spa, a tennis court and a tremendous amount of privacy. Enter through a grand mahogany door to an open floor plan and a custom interior design that will appeal to the most sophisticated tastes. Notice the custom touches throughout this estate, such as french doors throughout the main level, a 17th Century Parisian limestone fireplace, hand painted walls perfect for art, custom cabinetry and closets, en suite bedrooms, a guest wing, two butler's pantries, a bluestone terrace surrounding the pool/spa, multiple laundry rooms, a 4 car garage and so much more!

Built by MacNair, this lovely home has a fabulous floor plan featuring hardwood flooring throughout 1st and 2nd floors. Kitchen recently updated with cherry cabs, granite counters, SS appliances, planning desk and eat in area plus pantry with access to stunningly landscaped yard., 2 bluestone patios and table space, very private. Family room with FP off of kitchen, and entry to yard make the possibilities for entertaining endless. At almost 5400 total sq ft this home has seen many parties for all occasions! Master suite is sizable with updated bath, double sinks, soaker tub & custom WIC closet. All bedrooms are large as well, baths updated and basement is finished with 2nd family room area and loads of storage and full bathroom with shower. With a mostly brick exterior, circular driveway, 3 car garage, BRAND NEW ROOF(50 YEAR WARRANTY) GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS installed February 2019. Convenient location to town, train, hwy 41 and Lake Forest's low taxes. Whole home HOME WARRANTY incl.

A charming "storybook" cottage, close to schools, town, beach and train. Total kitchen rehab with high end appliances, granite counter tops and new custom made walnut cabinets with glass front panels in early 2000's. Very open floor plan, suited to today's lifestyle, high ceilings and recessed lighting. Newer full bath off of first floor family room. Two bedrooms on the second floor share a full bath, good closet space and storage. Full basement offer great storage. Large windows overlook wooded backyard and private patio area. Recent fencing installed on both sides. The backyard is bathed in Southern exposure sunshine. Large 3 car garage has one stall finished into a "shop" that is heated, loft area with pull down stairs could be an artist's studio, dance studio or "she shed"! Close to beach, schools, town and train. Situated on a quiet tree lined street.

An exquisite Italian Villa on the East side of town, built by E.Clark, W.Otis Architects of J. Armour Estate of Lake Forest Academy. Restored to perfection in 2003. Updates in 2018. Gourmet kitchen, home theater. Coach house. Great property on 3.81 acres, tucked away offering complete privacy!! One block from Lake Michigan. Professionally landscaped.

LINCOLNSHIRE SCHOOLS AND AWARD-WINNING STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT! This exquisite stone and stucco custom home w/slate roof is perfectly situated on a 1.2 acre gated property w/outdoor kitchen, fire pit, in-ground pool, spectacular views and fabulous sport-court in lower level. The grand entryway welcomes you into the open floor plan offering beautiful wood & stone floors, custom trim, ceiling details & European finishes, all w/today's modern amenities. Enjoy gatherings in the generously sized living room graced by stone fireplace & floor-to-ceiling windows. The gourmet kitchen w/oversized island and eating area opens to the beautiful family rm w/fireplace and built-ins. Master suite w/tray ceiling & fireplace offers separate sitting rm, luxurious bath, generous closets & two stone terraces overlooking the yard. Three add'l ensuite bedrms & large bonus rm complete the 2nd floor w/5th bdrm and bath on the main level. LL boasts sport-court and add'tl space w/two roughed in baths.