Properties

Features
: Natural Gas
: Central Air
: Partial , Partially Finished , Sub-Basement
: Patio
: Asphalt , Garage Owned , Attached , Garage , Yes
3
: Public Sewer
: Tudor
Appliances
: Microwave , Washer , Dryer , Dishwasher , Double Oven , Disposal , Stainless Steel Appliance(s) , Cooktop , High End Refrigerator , Trash Compactor , Oven
Address Map
US
IL
Lake
Lake Forest
60045
Laurel
283
Avenue
W88° 8' 46.9''
N42° 15' 33.1''
41 to W Deerpath Rd, east to N Green Bay Rd, north to W Laurel Ave, south on private lane to home
Lake Forest
Lake Forest
W
W
Neighborhood
Sheridan Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School
67
Lake Forest High School
115
67
Deer Path Middle School
Additional Information
: Brick
: Concrete Perimeter
3
66211
: Lake Michigan
Coldwell Banker Realty
Annie Royster Lenzke
Financial
Not Applicable
: None
37827.8
Listing Information
Jean Royster
3950
Coldwell Banker Realty
38913
3950
MRED
: List Broker Must Accompany
Listing Information
37014
3950
Coldwell Banker Realty
Active
2026-08-28T19:01:03Z
2026-08-27T05:05:31Z
Property Description

A piece of Lake Forest history returns to the market for the first time in 27 years, presenting a rare opportunity to own a gracious Tudor Revival with historical provenance in Lake Forest. Set back on a private drive on 1.52 wooded acres and backing up to Open Lands, the estate offers exceptional privacy and serenity that feels like the English countryside. The manor was built in 1928 by Walter Frazier for the G. Corson Ellis family and remodeled by Frazier himself in 1957, complete with a fallout shelter in a nod to a Cold War past. Surrounded by nature and mature landscaping, the property feels like a magical wonderland filled with sweeping lawns, gardens and meandering pathways leading to your own slice of nature for walking or bird watching. Expansive walls of glass blur the visual lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. This six-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath residence presents 5,151 square feet of carefully preserved interiors where plaster walls, arched doorways, hand-scraped beams, intricate moldings, custom paneled doors and paneling, and original hardware reflect its original construction. Graciously scaled formal living and dining rooms are anchored by fireplaces; the garden/family room, a Frazier-designed addition of wall-to-wall glass draws the landscape inside and remains one of the home’s most distinctive features. The kitchen is fitted with a Dacor range, Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator, double ovens, with an island for casual dining and an arched doorway connecting to the family room and its garden-facing views. A den off the front foyer serves equally well as a home office. A three-car attached garage, large mudroom, powder bathroom, and potting shed with exterior access complete the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a sitting room, fireplace, three walk-in closets, and an ensuite bath, plus access to a second jack-and-jill bath. The second floor includes four additional bedrooms. The third floor adds a treetop bedroom and bath, and plenty of attic storage space. Completing the home is an unfinished lower level with a wine cellar, laundry, and workshop space. The center of Lake Forest is minutes away.

Residential For Sale

283 W Laurel Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

  • Bedrooms : 6
  • Bathrooms : 6
  • Square Footage: 5,151 Sqft
$2,595,000
Listing ID#12655156
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Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
Listing ID : 12655156
Price : $2,595,000
Bedrooms : 6
Rooms : 12
Bathrooms : 6
Half Bathrooms : 1
Square Footage : 5,151 Sqft
Year Built : 1928
Lot Size : 1.52 Acre
Full Bathrooms : 5
Listing Status : Active
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