285 W Westminster AVE, Lake Forest, IL 60045
285 W Westminster AVE, Lake Forest, IL 60045
285 W Westminster AVE, Lake Forest, IL 60045
285 W Westminster AVE, Lake Forest, IL 60045
285 W Westminster AVE, Lake Forest, IL 60045
285 W Westminster AVE, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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$ 3,900,000
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7 Beds

7.5 Baths

8,135 SqFt


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$ 3,900,000
Est. payment | /mo
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7 Beds

7.5 Baths

8,135 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 8,135 sqft

Price per Sqft $479

MLS Listing ID 12404241

Style English

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 7

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1982

Annual Tax Amount $62,319

Tax Year 2023

Lot Size 2.020 Acres

Lot Dimensions 210x490.13x150.27x486.48

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Newly priced at $3,900,000, this rare offering in one of Lake Forest's most desired locations features over two private acres with exceptional resort-style amenities. Designed for an active lifestyle, this property offers a seamless balance of recreation, relaxation, and refined living. Bordering Lake Forest Open Lands' Derwen Mawr preserve, it provides direct access to miles of scenic trails, all within walking distance to schools, downtown Lake Forest and the beach. This three-story brick home offers over 8,000 square feet of living space, blending timeless architecture with modern comfort. It features 7 bedrooms and 7.1 baths including five en-suite bedrooms on the second floor and a beautifully expanded primary suite with a spa-quality marble bath. The third floor features a spacious family room, additional bedroom, and full bath ideal for guests or a teen retreat. The dramatic great room showcases vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, creating an ideal setting for everyday living or entertaining, while the bar opens directly to the rear terrace and pool for seamless indoor-outdoor enjoyment. Additional updates include a two-story foyer with raised ceiling and custom staircase, updated baths throughout, graceful archways that enhance the open floor plan, a new roof with copper gutters, and thoughtfully designed exterior improvements. Outdoor amenities include a heated, year-round pool with diving board, tennis/sport court, children's playhouse, and expansive lawns framed by mature landscaping. A spacious four-car attached garage is complemented by a three-room apartment above, offering comfortable accommodations for guests, extended family, or live-in help. This exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy luxury living in one of the North Shore's more desirable settings.

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Lake Forest

Rooms

Basement Finished, Crawl Space, Egress Window, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full

Interior

Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Cocktail Lounge, Granite Counters, Health Facilities, Separate Dining Room, Paneling, Pantry, Workshop

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood, Carpet

Fireplaces Number 4

Fireplaces Type Gas Log, Gas Starter

Equipment TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator, Multiple Water Heaters

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Electric Oven, Humidifier

Laundry Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet, Multiple Locations, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Lighting

Garage Spaces 4.0

Community Features Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Street Paved

Roof Type Shake

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Forest Preserve Adjacent, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Garden

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Brick, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories 3 Stories

Structure Type Brick

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Sheridan Elementary School

Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School

High Schools Lake Forest High School

School District 67 , 67, 115

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) IDX
Listed by Juli Hallas of  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago 

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1941 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642, USA

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