USD 7,482,026

This stunning East Lake Forest estate combines elegant architecture with natural beauty, sitting on nearly three gated acres in the heart of town. Designed in collaboration with the renowned architect Darcy Bonner in 2010 it's a perfect blend of style, function, and peaceful living with a Santa Barbara vibe. The property is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, native plants, fruit orchard and plenty of privacy. The home features clean lines, high ceilings, and big windows that flood the space with natural light and offer gorgeous views from every room. The grand foyer leads into a spacious living room with a central bronze clad fireplace and a stylish bar, plus multiple French doors that open to a stone terrace. The dining room is equally impressive with a glass fireplace, a platinum leafed ceiling, and hardwood floors with a unique nickel inlay. The first floor primary suite is a true retreat, with a cozy fireplace, a sunroom, and a luxurious bath offering ebony vanities, a massive steam shower and waterfall jetted tub. French doors open to a private fully enclosed patio. The dressing room is custom-designed with English hickory built-ins and unique details. There's also a discrete staircase leading to a private meditation/yoga room on the third floor, plus a second large dressing room below. A lovely sitting room featuring vaulted ceilings, a charming fireplace and handsome built-ins with a hidden door to a leather-clad library with a striking fireplace and art niches. The kitchen is a dream for anyone who loves to cook, with gorgeous cerused white oak cabinets with polished nickel accents, and a massive center island topped with Carrera marble. The adjacent breakfast room is filled with natural light, and there's a butler's pantry with a dumbwaiter elevator for convenience. The spacious family room has high barreled ceilings, a limestone surround fireplace and connects to the sunroom, which opens out to the pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen. Upstairs, there are six spacious family bedrooms, all with private baths with sky lights, walk-in closets, and wide plank quarter-sawn hardwood floors. The lower level is designed for entertaining, with a large recreational room, a movie room, a service kitchen, a climate-controlled wine room and tasting room. There's also a private bedroom suite, professional-level fully equipped gym, plus locker rooms with full baths baths for easy access to the pool. The exterior features a stucco facade, a beautiful tile roof, copper gutters, and Jerusalem limestone terraces. The outdoor area includes a pool, infinity-edge spa, a large stone kitchen, and a 4-car garage with radiant heat. Plus, there's a motor court, granite cobblestone driveway with snowmelt in the porte cochere, whole-house generator, and more. With eight fireplaces, an elevator, and tons of luxurious details including use of exotic woods, venetian marbled walls and one of a kind light fixtures from Paris, this estate offers the ultimate in comfort, privacy, and style in Lake Forest. Features: - Air Conditioning

8 bd

11,542 sqft

Lake Bluff

USD 3,742,490

Welcome to this architecturally inspiring French Normandy home built in 1931 that was completely rebuilt and expanded in 2005. The Poulton Group created a truly remarkable residence that seamlessly integrates design, materials, and craftsmanship, all while maintaining a profound connection to its setting. Set on 1.8 beautifully manicured acres, the home was designed to enjoy the views from every room. The gallery, a wide hallway with four sets of French doors, overlooks the beautiful pool and professionally landscaped backyard, while the formal living room features six sets of French doors. The library features elegant wood paneling and two sets of French doors that open to an enchanting walled garden, leading you through the winding boxwoods and rose garden. The opulent first floor primary suite is strategically located near the office in its own private wing of the house and the primary bathroom has radiant heated floors. The unparalleled primary closet has two floors and four separate rooms. The spacious kitchen with a gorgeous fireplace is the heart of the home, with an elegant yet expansive butler's pantry that connects to the dining room and a top-of-the-line Lacanche stove, CornuFe' 90 hood, and Hestan 48" gas range. The sunroom also has heated floors and a picturesque view of the woodlands area of the gardens. The living room and family room boast stunning cathedral ceilings, the primary bedroom features a 14 foot tray ceiling. This home is an enchanted tapestry of wood and stone, with timber-framed ceilings, custom doors, built-ins, exquisite paint finishes and features five gas-start wood burning fireplaces all on the first floor. All five bedrooms are ensuite, ensuring privacy and comfort. There are six full and two half baths. The new pool, hot tub, hardscape landscaping, and a driveway spacious enough for the professionally painted pickleball court create a private retreat. The home also features a theater room, sauna, exercise room, wine cellar and additional third floor bonus room. The slate roof was recently maintained and promises a 100+ year life span. This property is a showcase in every respect-truly an opportunity of a lifetime!Few Facts: Marcus Lemonis owned this home, The seller is a Real Estate Broker. Utilities: North Shore Gas and ComEd.

5 bd

8,225 sqft

lot 78,408 sqft

Lake Bluff

USD 3,001,819

Located in the heart of Lake Forest, this exquisite, designer's own home blends timeless elegance with striking designer finishes. Recently renovated to perfection, it boasts a warm, inviting interior with carefully chosen color schemes, artfully placed light fixtures, gorgeous wall and window treatments, charming fireplaces, and oversized windows. Enter through a gracious foyer with subtle hand-painted walls, arched doorways, and gleaming floors. The spacious living room, ideal for entertaining or relaxing, features a stunning fireplace, lacquered walls, and a custom bar complete with a wine fridge and refrigerated drawers. The kitchen is a true masterpiece, with top-of-the-line appliances, sleek marble countertops, Katonah hardware, and ample storage. Adjacent is a formal dining room with a large bay window, silk wallpaper with hand-painted accents, and a beautiful chandelier and antique wall sconces that add to the inviting ambiance. Natural light floods the spacious family room, with its beautiful fireplace and coffered ceilings-a comfortable place to gather with family and friends. Down the hall, the office is bathed in light from walls of windows. The primary bedroom suite embodies understated elegance and comfort, with a luxurious bath and built-in wardrobes. Three additional bedrooms are filled with light and share two well-appointed bathrooms. On the lower level, attention to detail continues with a spacious recreational area featuring a gorgeous fireplace with marble surround, wool carpeting, and a bank of drawers with two integrated beverage refrigerators. There's also a beautiful bath, a second laundry room, and ample storage. Step outside to enjoy stunning landscaping enhanced by new landscape lighting, a fenced yard offering privacy, and bluestone patios perfect for gatherings or a morning coffee. The addition of a generator ensures uninterrupted comfort and convenience. Other highlight include, heated bathroom floors, invisible built in speakers, heated garage with epoxied floors and new windows. Designed for simplicity and easy maintenance, this home lets you enjoy space (4000 SF finished) without extensive upkeep-a true gem in the heart of Lake Forest, surrounded by the charm and conveniences of in-town living.

4 bd

3,200 sqft

Lake Bluff

USD 4,799,507

This exceptional home, custom built in 2006 on 1.8 acres of Robert P. Lamont's former estate, showcases the timeless elegance of Georgian architecture. With 6 bedrooms and 8.3 bathrooms across 7,053 square feet, plus an additional 4,000 square feet in the finished lower level, the residence is designed for both grand entertaining and comfortable family living. It features soaring ceilings, exquisite millwork, wide plank mahogany flooring, and 8 fireplaces. The entry hall introduces the home's extraordinary detail, leading to a formal dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a gas fireplace. The executive-size library Boasts richly paneled walnut walls, exquisite built-ins and a handsome fireplace. The DeGiulio-designed kitchen offers top-of-the-line appliances and a large breakfast room overlooking the backyard. The adjacent family room includes a limestone fireplace and French doors to a screened porch with an outdoor fireplace. The first-floor owner's wing is a luxurious retreat with two fireplaces, his and hers baths, a dressing room, and a private sitting room. The second floor hosts four bedrooms, each with en-suite baths and walk-in closets. The lower level features a bar, family room, game rooms, a movie theater, a workout room, and a wine room. Outside, the property includes a gated entry, stunning landscaping, stone terraces, and unique pool changing rooms. Additional features include a 4-car heated garage, electronic entry gate, landscape lighting, irrigation system, backup generator, and security systems. This home offers an exceptional living experience in a prime location.

6 bd

7,050 sqft

Lake Bluff

USD 5,400,071

A rare opportunity arises to own a singular architectural masterpiece designed and built in 1979 by noted architect, Roy Binkley for his own family. Sited on 2.8 privileged acres encompassing the historic Stanley Field estate garden and croquet field on Lake Michigan, this iconic property stands as an ode to modernism and featured in Architectural Digest. The home was inspired by the cubic simplicity of Mies van der Rohe, under whom Binkley studied. A dynamic interplay between hard lines and soft curves, openness and enclosure, and old and new unfolds throughout the circular floor plan. Unique architectural details from a floating staircase and limestone floors on the main level to double-dome skylights create visual interest. Soaring ceilings and expansive walls of glass blur the lines between interior and exterior, offering panoramic vistas of the lake from nearly every vantage point. Each level of the three-story home presents a separate stage and a different scene. Mature trees and meticulous landscaping further enhance the feeling of a secluded, private lakefront sanctuary. Having passed through only two sets of discerning owners, the home has been meticulously cared for since its inception. Recent updates include a thoughtful conversion of the exterior to stucco in 2018 and a complete roof replacement in 2020. Conscientious restoration and renovation have ensured every element reflects the spirit of contemporary living. The kitchen, primary suite, second-floor hall bath, and laundry have all been modernized with an astute eye for detail. On the third floor, the autonomous treetop suite, once the architect's studio, underwent a clever transformation into a spacious fourth bedroom suite complete with closet and en-suite bath. From here, enjoy panoramic views of Lake Michigan from wide curved picture window. Joan Binkley's former artist studio now offers a welcoming family room. Attached to the 3-car garage is a separate garden room with sink and full bath, which could be a fifth bedroom with ensuite bath perfect for guests, in-laws or office. Internationally renowned landscape architect Doug Hoerr further elevated the property in 2001 with a redesigned hardscape and garden, including a large limestone terrace mirroring the home's interior. Additional features include four independently controlled HVAC zones for comfort. An unfinished lower level provides ample storage, including a wine cellar and a cedar closet. Revetment work in the early 2000s and further stabilization efforts involving railroad ties and partial stairs in 2016 ensure continued peace of mind for the next owner. Additionally, a permanent easement exists on the property, shared with two neighboring homes, for access to the north side of the property. This exceptional offering presents an unparalleled opportunity to own a piece of architectural history in Lake Bluff. Roy Binkley's modernist masterpiece, nestled amidst the natural beauty of Lake Michigan, awaits a discerning owner who appreciates timeless design and breathtaking surroundings.

5 bd

5,751 sqft

lot 122,839 sqft

Lake Bluff

USD 3,898,661

Introducing a historic modernist ranch-style residence on the market for the very first time. Poised on just under eight private wooded acres adjacent to the prestigious Shoreacres Golf Course with incredible grounds and flowering gardens, this meticulously maintained single-owner home was built in 1978 and designed by John Black Lee Associates, a respected mid-century modern architect and proponent of the Glass House School of modern residential architecture from Marcel Breuer and Philip C. Johnson. With a large solarium serving as its centerpiece, this 4,286 square-foot architectural masterpiece is defined by strong indoor-outdoor connection created by open flowing spaces, volume ceilings, skylights, abundant walls of glass and sliding doors leading to the stunning natural surroundings. The original architectural details shine, including the floor-to-ceiling marble fireplaces in the living, family room and primary suite, herringbone-patterned brick flooring and incredible tall interior wood doors. A gracious family room with wet bar, dining room and living room are bathed in natural light, offering multiple options for entertaining. The original, sunny kitchen has skylights, a built-in banquette, and sliding doors to the outside allowing easy access for alfresco dining on one of the many patios. The primary suite has a floor-to-ceiling marble fireplace flanked by built-in cabinetry, a wall of sliding glass doors leading to the west patio, striking hardwood flooring, walls of closets and private bath. The floor plan provides nice flexibility as the east bedroom suite also has a kitchenette and could serve as a guest room, in-law suite or staff quarters, and the family room space could function as a fourth bedroom or guest suite with a large walk-in closet and full bathroom. A first-floor laundry room, large unfinished basement and attached two car heated garage complete the floorplan. Walking the magical grounds, you'll feel as if you are living in a Monet painting with fountains and courtyards, a sweeping lawn shielded by mature trees, a ravine, bridge to the gazebo, and walking paths through immaculate botanical gardens that bloom year-round. Even with its seclusion and privacy, this residence is only minutes from charming downtown Lake Bluff. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own this storybook property!

4 bd

4,286 sqft

lot 338,313 sqft

Lake Bluff