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Lake Forest,IL 60045
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 11,787 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,270
MLS Listing ID 12131184
Style Georgian
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 8
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1904
Annual Tax Amount $122,552
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 8.680 Acres
Lot Dimensions 378100
Property Description
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the most coveted estates in the Midwest with a main house, attached coachhouse, guest house, pool, pool house, conservatory, and awe-inspiring gardens with 21 "rooms" spanning almost 9 acres, near Lake Michigan! This magnificent brick Georgian home was designed by noted architect Benjamin H. Marshall in 1904. He was an influential Chicago architect of the roaring 20's, most remembered for designing the Drake Hotel. The house was built for Mr. and Mrs. John T. Pirie. Mr. Pirie was president and heir to Carson, Pirie Scott & Company. The current owners purchased the estate from Laurance H. Armour, Jr. in 1988. The facade of the house reflects the Prairie School of architecture, with its row of wide windows, portico and three-story gable, with an Italianate influence featuring Tuscan columns and bowed windows. The spectacular landscape was designed in the 1920's by Rose Standish Nichols. This fabulous estate includes a breathtaking expanse of bentgrass lawns, majestic trees and a series of 21 awe-inspiring outdoor "rooms," most of which were created by the current owners who engaged prominent landscape architects throughout the development of the gardens. After the current homeowners took possession in 1988, they proceeded with a decade long house and garden renovation and expansion of remarkable stewardship enhancing the property to its current state of splendor. In the mid 90's two neighboring properties on Mayflower were purchased allowing for the expansion of the gardens and the addition of the pool house, pool and guest house. They extended the gardens well beyond the historic landscape plan employing the highest quality and nationally recognized architectural and landscape professionals, preserving its historical character and recreating a classic Lake Forest estate. The expansion was the most important events in the history of local country places in 60 years and significantly elevated the architectural quality of this section of Mayflower Road. There is elevator access to all four levels of the main house. The landscape is the collaboration of many including Tom and Kirsten Beeby, New York Garden Estate Landscape Architect & Designer Deborah Nevins, and local landscape architects Frank Mariani, Craig Bergmann, and P. Clifford Miller. The most important influence was the owner's passion and creative talent for gardening, as well as their love of nature that was the driving force behind this extraordinary one-of-a-kind landscape. There is arguably no other property like this in the country with its array of captivating garden rooms, lush, wooded ravine garden, exquisite millefleur seasonal garden beds and long-term mixed plantings, perfectly manicured hedges, majestic trees, espalier trees, and captivating beauty at every turn that brings inner peace, inspiration and exuberance showing that even in Chicago's diverse climate it is possible to have a wonderful English garden. The owner's passion for gardening and beauty is evident throughout this magnificent, meticulously maintained estate. Incredibly rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind Country House era estate in the heart of east Lake Forest near Lake Michigan and all that downtown Lake Forest offers.
Location
State IL
County Lake
Community Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Bar-Wet,Elevator,Hardwood Floors,Heated Floors,First Floor Bedroom,Second Floor Laundry,First Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),Bookcases,Ceiling - 10 Foot,Ceilings - 9 Foot,Coffered Ceiling(s),Historic/Period Mlwk,Drapes/Blinds,Granite Counters,Separate Dining Room,Some Insulated Wndws,Some Storm Doors,Some Wall-To-Wall Cp,Pantry
Heating Radiant
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 7
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning,Masonry,More than one
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Disposal,Trash Compactor,Range Hood,Other,Front Controls on Range/Cooktop,Gas Cooktop
Laundry Multiple Locations,Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio,Porch,Brick Paver Patio,In Ground Pool,Storms/Screens,Breezeway,Workshop
Garage Attached,Detached
Garage Spaces 6.0
Pool in ground pool
Waterfront false
View Y/N true
Roof Type Slate
Building
Lot Description Irregular Lot,Landscaped,Mature Trees,Backs to Trees/Woods,Garden,Outdoor Lighting,Views,Sidewalks,Streetlights,Wood Fence
Story 3 Stories
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
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