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8 BD

9 BA

11,787 SqFt

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930 E Rosemary Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Sharie Jackson

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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

Parking Type Driveway, Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Carriage House, Motorized Gate, Rear/Side Entry

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

Listed by Ann Lyon • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Sharie Jackson

Realtor | License ID: 475.180534

+1(708) 231-8901

Sharie Jackson

930 E Rosemary Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

Sharie Jackson

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