654 Leland Ct, Lake Forest, IL 60045

This Goldberg Downey designed, east facing home, sits on a private, heavily wooded lot located only seven minutes walk from the train station. A grand spacious foyer greets guests with a sweeping staircase, a gorgeous crystal chandelier, tiered ceiling and gleaming cherry floors. Just off the foyer is a large living room with a lovely marble surround fireplace and a large bay window overlooking the front garden. The two story family room includes a granite surround fireplace, custom built-ins and a wall of windows that let in the views of wooded back yard. The kitchen has a generous breakfast area with access to a spacious wooden deck and offers top of the line Thermadore appliances and a Sub Zero refrigerator. The first floor includes a richly paneled library with a bay window, a beautifully designed guest suite, formal dining room and a large recreation room for entertainment. The second floor features a bright large loft with multiple sky lights and a birds eye view of the family room and the lush backyard. The second floor Master bedroom suite has custom built-ins and his and her walk in closets and a luxury bath. There is a second spacious en-suite bedroom and two other large bedrooms with a generous Jack and Jill bathroom. A second staircase leads conveniently to all three levels. The full basement has a partially finished carpeted segment with a bedroom suite, a generous sitting room and a comfortable play area. There is separate access from the basement to a four car garage with epoxy flooring. A back-up generator ensures continued supply of power. Home is also wired for sound and has zoned heating and cooling and a first floor laundry. This is an exceptionally well constructed home with exquisite workmanship and detail, and many design elements that give it truly understated elegance. Matterport tour available.