Gorgeous custom designed home with 7,600 square feet of beautifully finished space! Enjoy this fabulous location on 1.66 private acres in east Lake Forest on a cul-de-sac near town, schools, and parks. TOTALLY UPDATED throughout with a walkout lower level that makes entertaining a dream! The amazing lower level was just completed with a wet bar, full bath, masonry fireplace and built-ins. It provides easy access to the pool, bluestone terraces and newer outdoor kitchen. Elegant gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, designer finishes, custom cabinetry, quartzite countertops, pantry and breakfast area that overlook the spectacular grounds with amazing sunsets! Stunning living room with cathedral ceilings, abundant natural light, limestone fireplace and exquisite lighting. The dining room opens to the sunroom and living room. The incredible family room with stone fireplace opens to the kitchen, handsome library with coffered ceiling and fireplace, exterior terraces and back stair. High ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, custom designer finishes and draperies throughout! The luxurious bathrooms have been beautifully updated. The fabulous new lower level includes a bedroom, full bath, second family room, and recreation room updated this year. Durable, low-maintenance construction with brick walls and a slate roof with copper gutters and flashings. 5,700 SF above grade with 2,000+ additional SF of finished space in the walkout lower level along with an additional 1,500 SF of unfinished storage with high ceilings. Stunning details with custom millwork and closets, a 3.5 car garage with built-in cabinetry, epoxy floors, and storage. Spacious, well-appointed rooms with French doors, transom windows, newer mechanicals and many new windows. A superior home in a very desirable location with easy access to everything! Just steps to Lake Forest Country Day School. Perfection!
Off market
Zestimate®
$2,692,600
254 Butler Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5beds
5,651sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1994
1.66 Acres Lot
$2,692,600 Zestimate®
$476/sqft
$18,215 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Partially finished
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,651 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Stucco, Brick
Lot
- Size: 1.66 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1604102025
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Other
Other facts
- Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Oven-Double, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Range Hood
- 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
- Dining Room: Separate
- Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete
- Heat/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
- Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
- Parking Type: Garage
- Status: Active
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Addtl Room 1 Level: Main Level
- Dining Room Level: Main Level
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Humidifier, Central Vacuum, Air Cleaner, Sprinkler-Lawn, TV Antenna, Backup Sump Pump;, Security System
- Water: Lake Michigan
- Kitchen Level: Main Level
- Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Cul-de-sac, Irregular, Mature Trees
- Living Room Level: Main Level
- 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
- Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
- Exposure: E (East)
- Fireplace Type/Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Addtl Room 2 Level: Main Level
- Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Steam Shower, Whirlpool
- Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
- Addtl Room 3 Level: Main Level
- Family Room Level: Main Level
- Driveway: Circular, Brick
- Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
- Addtl Room 1 Name: Library
- Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
- Addtl Room 5 Level: Basement
- Addtl Room 4 Level: 2nd Level
- Addtl Room 4 Name: Sitting
- Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Carpet
- 4th Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
- Addtl Room 3 Name: Breakfast Rm
- Addtl Room 2 Name: Sunroom
- 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
- Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
- Frequency: Not Applicable
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
- Addtl Room 7 Level: Main Level
- Roof Type: Slate
- Addtl Room 6 Level: Basement
- Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Carpet
- Addtl Room 7 Name: Foyer
- Addtl Room 5 Name: 5th Bdrm
- Square Feet Source: Assessor
- Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
- 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
- Dining Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
- Living Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes, Shades
- Master Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
- Age: 26-30 Years
- 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
- Electricity: 400 Amp Service or Greater
- 4th Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Sun/Florida Room, Breakfast Room, 5th Bedroom, Sitting Room
- Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
- Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, 1st Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Exterior Property Features: Patio, Pool In-Ground, Outdoor Grill
- Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Basement, Other
- Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
- Kitchen Flooring: Stone
- Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Stone
- Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Stone
- Type of House 2: 2 Stories
- Garage Type: Attached2, Attached
- Laundry Level: Main Level
- Additional Rooms: Foyer, Library
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Basement (Y/N): Full, Walkout
- Laundry Flooring: Terracotta
- Addtl Room 6 Name: Recreation Rm
- Lot Dimensions: 194.13X184.12X289.99X225
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
- Total Sq Ft: 0
- Parcel Identification Number: 16041020250000
- Tax Year: 2019
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