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  • $5,314,000

    1291 Elm Tree Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    5beds
    7,845sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1930
    3.6 Acres Lot
    $5,314,000 Zestimate®
    $677/sqft
    $8,388 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Exquisite craftsmanship and luxurious finishes elevate this special home to a class of its own. A few doors from Lake Michigan, the spectacular ravine setting is unparalleled with hand-hewn trails, steps and breath-taking natural vistas -all blending with a series of natural gardens that connect the ravine and the estate grounds. Graciously sized rooms, five ensuite bedrooms, finished basement, guest house, lap pool with pool house and separate exercise gazebo all make this a one-of-a kind property. This spectacular estate is the perfect blend of comfort and elegance as it embraces a spectacular natural setting.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 8
    • Full bathrooms: 6
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 7,845 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 3.60 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1228207028

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    Other

    Other facts
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
    • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator-Bar, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Oven/Built-in
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Driveway: Asphalt, Brick
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Humidifier, Backup Sump Pump;, Power Generator, Security System, Multiple Water Heaters
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Other Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Fireplace Type/Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Gas Logs
    • Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler
    • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
    • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: 2nd Level
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
    • Basement: Finished
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Carpet
    • Family Room Level: Main Level
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Breakfast Rm
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Other
    • 4th Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm
    • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 4 Name: Bonus
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: 2nd Level
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Status: Pending
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 6 Name: Foyer
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Library
    • Addtl Room 5 Name: Sitting
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Basement
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Basement
    • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Marble
    • Addtl Room 8 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 8 Name: Den
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Breakfast Room, 5th Bedroom, Sitting Room
    • Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, Bar-Wet, Heated Floors, Built-in Features
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens, Pool In-Ground, Fire Pit
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Garage Type: Attached2, Attached
    • Additional Media Type 1: Other Media
    • Laundry Level: Main Level
    • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Bonus, Den, Library
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Basement (Y/N): Full
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: 3rd Level
    • Addtl Room 7 Name: Recreation Rm
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Additional Sales Information: List Broker Must Accompany
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Lot Dimensions: 431X491X280X340
    • Parcel Identification Number: 12282070280000
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