Description
This rare east Lake Bluff treasure offers a singular opportunity to live one block from Lake Michigan in a spectacular, fully renovated classic 1927 home. Situated on nearly half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds, this private in-town oasis, is just steps to the beach, town and train. Completely and thoughtfully renovated/expanded by LaDuke, seamlessly blending timeless craftmanship & character with modern convenience. Special attention was given to maintaining the historic details & charm of the original home, while achieving modern comfort w/newer windows, mechanicals, plumbing & electrical. The exceptional first floor layout features a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances & large center island, a spectacular family room w/fireplace & access to the delightful screened porch w/fireplace & views of the beautiful backyard. The first floor also has handsome living & dining rooms, a lovely paneled den, a well-appointed mud room opening to the heated garage plus 2 half baths. Upstairs the primary suite is truly a private sanctuary including a spacious bedroom w/lovely fireplace, window seat, handsome built-in cabinetry & access to a deck w/seasonal lake views, a luxurious bath w/heated floors, soaking tub, separate shower & generous storage, plus a private office/sitting room & 2 enormous walk-in closets (7×21 & 12×9). The second floor also features 3 large additional bedrooms, a beautiful hall bath & an ensuite one, plus a laundry room. The expanded basement boasts a deep pour recreation room, a second laundry room, a half bath, plus additional play & storage rooms. This home is as delightful outside as indoors w/lushly landscaped grounds, flagstone walkways & patio, an in-ground spa & charming covered areas. Too many improvements to list, but most notable include a new DaVinci Select Shake roof, chimney tuckpointing & second floor decks/railing rebuilt (2025). Truly perfection at every turn.
- Listing Courtesy of: Compass
Details
Updated on September 2, 2025 at 6:53 pm- Property ID: MRD12447348
- Price: $3,950,000
- Property Size: 5043 Sq Ft
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Year Built: 1927
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Status: New
- Parking Total: 2
- Parcel Number: 12212210010000
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Architectural Style: Tudor
- Days On Market: 1
- Basement Bath(s): Yes
- AdditionalParcelsYN: 1
- Living Area: 0.45
- Fire Places Total: 3
- Cumulative Days On Market: 1
- Tax Annual Amount: 4512.61
- Roof: Other
- Cooling: Central Air,Zoned
- Asoc. Provides: None
- Appliances: Double Oven,Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Range Hood
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
- Room Type: Den,Office,Recreation Room,Play Room,Foyer,Mud Room,Walk In Closet,Screened Porch
- Stories: 2 Stories
- Directions: Center Ave. east to 701. Corner of Center and Simpson
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School: Lake Bluff Middle School
- High School: Lake Forest High School
- Township: Shields
- Bathrooms Half: 3
- ConstructionMaterials: Stucco
- Interior Features: Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Asoc. Billed: Not Required
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 701 E Center
- City Lake Bluff
- State/county IL
- Zip/Postal Code 60044
- Country Lake
Overview
- Single Family
- 4
- 3
- 5043
- 1927
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