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1980 Telegraph RD Lake Forest, IL 60045
7 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,800 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $1,600,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,800 sqft
Price per Sqft $275
MLS Listing ID 10775045
Sold Date 11/16/20
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1993
Annual Tax Amount $29,278
Tax Year 2019
Lot Size 1.379 Acres
Lot Dimensions 206.76 X 342.10 X 195.89 X 275.94
Property Description
Impressive Country French Estate inspired by Monet's Country home in Giverny France, by architect Rick Swanson exquisitely perched up high behind a gated entry and circular drive. An open light filled floor plan with soaring ceilings welcomes as you enter the gracious foyer with inviting Views of the expansive back yard great. Beyond the living room French doors, you are drawn to the stone patio and a fun pool with slide, hot tub and play yard. There is plenty of room to play outdoor sports and games in the expansive fenced back yard. Work from home in the gorgeous cherry paneled library with fireplace adjacent to the spacious 1st floor master suite. Beautifully designed, the light bright fully equipped kitchen features a center island with seating and large table area hosting a love seat, table and 4 chairs. The kitchen is open to the family room with handsome stone fireplace, built in cabinets, vaulted ceilings with skylight, and a wet bar conveniently located between the kitchen and family room. Access the patio, pool and yard through the French doors in the family room. On the second floor you will find a double bedroom suite that shares a bath and two more bedrooms with Jack and Jill bath. The huge 3592 sf basement offers a recreation room, exercise room, 2 large bedrooms, a full bath and loads of storage. Recent improvements: new roof, washer and dryer, AC, furnaces, ring technology, landscaping, beautiful wrought iron gates and HIGH AMP outlet for electric car. Enjoy the casual elegance of a country Estate within 5 minutes of the metra train, expressways and shopping, 15 minutes to the Lake Forest Beach and town.
Location
State IL
County Lake
Area Lake Forest
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hot Tub, Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air, Zoned
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Equipment Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, Security System, Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Multiple Water Heaters
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio, Hot Tub, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens
Parking Features Attached
Garage Spaces 3.0
Community Features Pool, Curbs, Gated, Street Lights, Street Paved
Roof Type Shake
Building
Lot Description Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Everett 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
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Bought with Merle Kirsner-Styer • Engel & Voelkers Chicago
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