Description
This beautifully renovated home offers an East Lake Forest location, historic character, and as much space as it does options! Situated between Western Ave and Sheridan Rd, you’ll find yourself in a tree-lined, walkable neighborhood with easy access to the beach, the bike trail, and all the charms of Lake Forest’s historic downtown district. It’s a tour-de-force of space and flexibility. Whether entering from one of beautiful porches at the front or the back, once inside you will find high ceilings, wood floors, and hard-to-find amenities like an in-law apartment (home office / Euchre night hangout?) off the garage, a 3rd floor teen/au-pair suite, a first floor bedroom with full bath, and a finished basement. Talk about flexible living options! The home effortlessly combines vintage elegance with modern updates. Original panel woodwork, pocket doors, and custom built-ins enhance its charm. The updated kitchen features granite countertops complimented by a tumbled marble backsplash, custom cabinetry, slate floors and high-end stainless appliances. With 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, plus the studio space, there’s ample room for everyone. The main floor has a bedroom and full bath, there are 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on the second floor, and at the top of it all is a third-floor suite with a private bedroom, bath, and loft space. The finished basement includes a laundry room, rec room, a half bath, storage closets, and shop/craft space. A large mud room and vaulted screen porch lead to a private brick-paved courtyard between the home and the garage/apartment. Beyond the apartment is a spacious and nicely landscaped yard with lots of room for gardening, sports, etc. Award-winning schools (Sheridan Elementary, Deerpath Middle, and Lake Forest High) are all close by. You will be impressed at the space and the charm. Come by for a visit – and wear your walking shoes – there is a lot to see!
- Listing Courtesy of: Baird & Warner
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 617 E Illinois
- City Lake Forest
- State/county IL
- Zip/Postal Code 60045
- Country Lake
Details
Updated on October 22, 2024 at 7:52 pm- Property ID: MRD12189216
- Price: $1,175,000
- Property Size: 3200 Sq Ft
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Year Built: 1905
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Status: Active
- Parking Total: 2
- Parcel Number: 12334080050000
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Days On Market: 6
- MRD DRV: Asphalt
- Basement Bath(s): Yes
- MRD GAR: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
- Living Area: 0.3
- Fire Places Total: 1
- Cumulative Days On Market: 6
- Tax Annual Amount: 1454.46
- Roof: Asphalt
- Cooling: Central Air,Zoned
- Electric: Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
- Asoc. Provides: None
- Appliances: Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Down Draft
- Room Type: Foyer,Recreation Room,Walk In Closet,Loft,Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Screened Porch,Other Room
- Community: Park
- Stories: 3 Stories
- Directions: From downtown Lake Forest at Western Ave, take Illinois Rd east
- Exterior: Cedar,Stucco
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
- Parking Type: Garage
- High School: Lake Forest High School
- Middle Or Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
- Township: Shields
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Interior Features: Hardwood Floors,First Floor Bedroom,In-Law Arrangement,First Floor Full Bath,Walk-In Closet(s),Ceiling - 10 Foot,Historic/Period Mlwk
- Asoc. Billed: Not Required
Overview
- Single Family
- 6
- 4
- 3200
- 1905
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