Properties

Features
: Radiant , Natural Gas
: Central Air
: English
: Deck , Patio , Outdoor Grill , In Ground Pool , Balcony , Dog Run , Brick Paver Patio , Other
8
: Skylight(s) , Bar-Wet , Elevator , Heated Floors , Hardwood Floors , First Floor Full Bath , In-Law Arrangement , Walk-In Closet(s) , Bookcases , Special Millwork , First Floor Laundry , First Floor Bedroom , Ceiling - 10 Foot , Second Floor Laundry
: Public Sewer
Appliances
: Microwave , Dishwasher , High End Refrigerator , Washer , Range Hood , Range , Dryer
Address Map
US
IL
Lake
Lake Forest
60045
Onwentsia
261
Road
W88° 2' 27.4''
N42° 13' 52.5''
GREENBAY ROAD SOUTH OF DEERPATH TO ONWENTSIA, WEST
Lake Forest
E
Neighborhood
Cherokee Elementary School
67
Lake Forest High School
115
67
Deer Path Middle School
Additional Information
4
: Fenced Yard , Landscaped
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https://summitimaging.hd.pics/261-E-Onwentsia-Rd/idx
: Lake Michigan
Compass
Elizabeth Wieneke
Financial
Not Applicable
: None
79283.66
Listing Information
39231
6577
Active
2024-11-18T08:09:03Z
MRED
: None
2024-08-26T05:26:46Z
Property Description

This exceptional East Lake Forest estate offers a seamless blend of architectural elegance with natural harmony and eco-friendly living on nearly 3 serene acres in the heart of town! Designed by the renowned architect/ designer Darcy Bonner in 2010, this home embodies artistry, functionality, and tranquility. A true oasis of naturalized landscaping with butterfly gardens, native plants and privacy. It offers clean lines, high ceilings, distinctive finishes, architectural skylights and expansive windows providing natural light and stunning views from every room. The grand foyer/ gallery opens to a magnificent living room with a center fireplace and a stunning bar, while multiple French doors lead to an inviting stone terrace. The spacious dining room features a glass surround fireplace, a platinum leafed ceiling, art niches and gleaming hardwood floors with a unique nickel inlay. The first-floor primary wing boasts a beautifully appointed bedroom with a cozy fireplace and a delightful sunroom, a luxurious bath with access to a private walled patio, and a spacious dressing room equipped with furniture-quality built-ins with Bugatti themed pulls. A discreet staircase connects to three levels, including a second dressing room and a third-floor private meditation/ yoga room with a balcony overlooking the private grounds. The adjacent sitting room furnished with fine built-ins and a small wet bar, has a hidden door leading to a gorgeous leather-clad library. The high-end kitchen is a culinary dream, featuring cerused white oak cabinets with polished nickel frames and a massive center island topped with white Carrera marble, high-end appliances, and a spacious breakfast room flooded by natural light. A large butler pantry with a dumb waiter elevator, provides additional storage and staging space. Additionally, a spacious family room with a fireplace and a sunroom filled with natural light, complete with radiant heat and a wood-burning fireplace, provides access to the outdoor kitchen, pool, and spa. The second floor offers six family bedrooms, all with well appointed private baths, wide plank quarter sawn hardwood floors and walk-in closets. A large laundry room with double washers and dryers and extra storage rooms complete the second floor. The lower level presents a phenomenal entertainment area and amenities. It includes a spacious recreational room with an expansive bar, a movie room, a fully equipped service kitchen and a large climate-controlled wine room with an Eastern-inspired tasting room, an en-suite bedroom and a large professional-level gym (equipment included). Two separate changing/ locker rooms with full baths provide convenient access to the pool area. The exterior boasts stucco exterior with Ludowici tile roof, copper gutters, multiple Jerusalem limestone terraces, an in-ground pool, infinity edge spa, a large stone outdoor kitchen with seating, and a 4-car garage with radiant heat and custom built-ins. The home also includes a porte cocher and a large motor court. A whole house generator, Venetian plaster walls, eight fireplaces, state-of-the-art security, an elevator, three laundry rooms, dual staircases, and three levels of exceptional living. This stunning property offers a unique blend of luxury, comfort and privacy, creating an extraordinary estate in the heart of Lake Forest.

Residential For Sale

261 E Onwentsia Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

  • Bedrooms : 8
  • Bathrooms : 13
  • Square Footage: 11,542
$7,475,000
Listing ID#12133446
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Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
Listing ID : 12133446
Price : $7,475,000
Bedrooms : 8
Rooms : 17
Bathrooms : 13
Half Bathrooms : 3
Square Footage : 11,542
Year Built : 2010
Lot Size : 2.90 Acre
Full Bathrooms : 10
Listing Status : Active
Roof : Tile
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