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Features
: Natural Gas
: Central Air
: Full , Unfinished
: Gas Starter , Wood Burning
: Off Street , Garage Door Opener , Garage Owned , Attached , Garage , Detached , Brick Driveway , Heated Garage , Yes
7
: Hardwood
: Cathedral Ceiling(s) , 1st Floor Full Bath , Dry Bar , 1st Floor Bedroom , Vaulted Ceiling(s)
: Gas Dryer Hookup , Electric Dryer Hookup
: Public Sewer , Storm Sewer
: Traditional
Address Map
US
IL
Lake
Lake Forest
60045
Lake
1490
Road
W88° 10' 13.4''
N42° 15' 58.1''
Sheridan Road to Spruce, east to Lake, turn left-second driveway
Lake Forest
Lake Forest
Neighborhood
Sheridan Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School
67
Lake Forest High School
115
67
Deer Path Middle School
Additional Information
: Brick
Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
5
1.52
: Public
Coldwell Banker Realty
Laura Henderson
Financial
Not Applicable
: None
44209
Listing Information
35109
3950
MRED
: None
Listing Information
Active
2026-05-22T15:55:04Z
2026-05-20T05:05:21Z
Property Description

This historic Normandy manor on coveted Lake Road combines timeless elegance with an array of magnificent modern updates. A grand two story entry hall welcomes you into the massive estate, immediately establishing an ambiance of sophisticated luxury. The formal living spaces are designed for grand entertaining, offering sweeping views of the spacious, professionally landscaped yard. The fully fenced grounds serve as a private resort, featuring an expansive bluestone patio, a sparkling in-ground swimming pool, a custom relaxation pergola. Significant capital improvements over the last six years ensure absolute peace of mind, including completely rebuilt exterior brick walls, five fully rehabbed bathrooms, updated pool equipment, a renovated pool house, and a fresh coat of interior paint throughout. Even the hallway balustrades have been replaced to meet modern safety codes and meticulously stained to match the original historic woodwork. The heart of the home features a formal twenty-seven by seventeen foot dining room that boasts custom Chinese themed wall treatments, soaring high ceilings, and rich herringbone hardwood floors. Nearby, the stunning Peacock Kitchen has been recently updated to be light and bright. This culinary space features a generous center island, premium granite countertops, high end appliances, and an abundance of pantry and cupboard space, complemented by a dedicated planning area to the south. Large windows and elegant French doors open from the kitchen onto enchanting courtyard gardens centered around a tranquil fountain. For seamless indoor outdoor living during pleasant weather, a twenty-one by eleven foot screened porch provides a protected retreat surrounded by mature perennial gardens, offering direct access to the pool area. Accommodations in this estate are remarkably flexible and luxurious, beginning with a private first floor bedroom suite custom designed with every amenity and a private bathroom. However, the true crowning jewel of the home is the second floor primary suite, which offers an even more lavish and luxurious sanctuary than the main level space. The rest of the second floor is equally impressive, where each additional bedroom features its own recently updated private bathroom. This level also serves as an entertainment hub, boasting a secondary kitchen and a massive thirty-five by twenty foot theatre room equipped with a brand new one hundred inch television. Adding to the incredible versatility of this property is a fully functional, separately metered coach house that provides the perfect private accommodations for guests.

Residential For Sale

1490 Lake Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

  • Bedrooms : 6
  • Bathrooms : 9
  • Square Footage: 13,975 Sqft
$5,850,000
Listing ID#12644064
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Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
Listing ID : 12644064
Price : $5,850,000
Bedrooms : 6
Rooms : 12
Bathrooms : 9
Half Bathrooms : 3
Square Footage : 13,975 Sqft
Year Built : 1989
Full Bathrooms : 6
Listing Status : Active
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