$8,995,000

TAKES OUR BREATH AWAY! For agents representing discerning luxury buyers, Shagbark is the most extraordinary offering to come to the North Shore. Walter Frazier's celebrated 1938 architectural masterpiece, Shagbark, comes to market following a six-year, no-detail-overlooked re-mastery of the entire estate. Shagbark blends grand architecture and bygone craftsmanship with the… Read More efficiency and reliability of all new infrastructure and interiors. This isn't another beautiful Lake Forest Grand Dame who's seen better days, this is a breathtaking example of a renovation. Hidden in plain sight on 11 acres (3.5 acres of irrigated grounds buffered by 7.5 acres of tax incentivized native prairie), Shagbark encompasses 11,000 square feet of absolute perfection. The residence offers six bedrooms, eight full baths, and three half baths, including two primary suites, one on the main level. At the heart of the home is a bespoke Clive Christian kitchen featuring a fireplace, Baccarat chandeliers, a custom La Cornue Chateau Grand Palais 180 range, and Miele appliances. Every bed, bath and inch of space has been renovated and beautifully finished. Seven fireplaces (six have been renovated to dual fuel, gas or wood). Additional highlights include a 600-gallon saltwater aquarium, gift-wrap room, whole-property RO water system, resort-style pool, half basketball court, 28 zones of indoor and outdoor audio, and 18 wireless high speed access points. The interiors, designed by Joey Leicht Designs and JTM Creative, are extraordinary. Even more compelling, the estate is offered fully furnished with the curated collection of designer furniture from Ebanista, Holly Hunt, Dorya, Gracie, Baccarat, Ralph Lauren Home, Baker Furniture and other distinguished makers. The estate's major systems have been comprehensively modernized, including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical infrastructure. The renovated Ludowici clay tile roof will require little more than routine maintenance for decades to come. A former kennel has been transformed into a Canyon Ranch-inspired fitness center with spa bath/steam. A restored greenhouse connects to a sophisticated cigar lounge. Renowned landscape architect, John Mariani, reimagined the grounds with magnificent hardscapes, garden rooms, cutting gardens, and the addition of more than 200 mature trees, creating remarkable beauty and privacy. The approach itself is unforgettable. A half-mile driveway winds through mature woodlands before revealing the estate's gates. Forest & Bluff magazine (May 2026) described the arrival as "stepping into a fairytale." A stand of magnificent Century-old oak trees greets your arrival, as if to prepare you for the many jaw dropping moments that unfold at Shagbark. Shagbark's history is as compelling as its architecture. Originally built for James Rankin Getz and Betsy Needham Getz, prominent figures in Lake Forest social and philanthropic circles, the estate remained in the Getz family for more than sixty years. Getz was instrumental in the creation of the Village of Mettawa in 1960. Adjacent to Lake Forest, the Village of Mettawa's financial structure is the most coveted municipal set-up in Illinois, and one of its best-kept secrets. By living in The Village, you're in Illinois' sole tax haven (with access to the best public schools in the state). Mettawa operates like a private holding company on behalf of its 230 residences: collecting sales tax revenue from Lake Forest Oasis, Costco and Grainger, it then pays an annual cash dividend to its residents in the form of a real estate tax rebate-- $12,000 rebated to Shagbark in 2025. Illinois' Conservation Stewardship Program is in place on the prairie area, further reducing real estate taxes. Shagbark embodies extraordinary taste, elegance, and stewardship. A magnificent refuge meticulously reimagined for the next generation. Read Less

Courtesy of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty (847) 987-5702

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

107

Last Updated

Oct 18, 2026

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

11,036

Lot Size

11.09 Acres

Year Built

1938

MLS Number

12677337

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator, Water Purifier Owned, Gas Oven, Range Hood

Basement

Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Concrete, Storage Space, Partial, Walk-Out Access

Building

Built in 1938, Living area: 11036, Construction Materials: Brick

Community

Horse-Riding Trails, Gated

Cooling

Central Air, Zoned

Doors

French Doors, 6 Panel Door(s)

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Patio, Deck, Roof Deck

Fireplaces

6 fireplaces, Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, More than one

Floors

Hardwood

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Garage

3 spaces

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor

Home Owner's Association

Fee Frequency: Not Applicable, Fee Includes: None

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Cocktail Lounge, Separate Dining Room, Paneling, Pantry, Quartz Counters

Laundry

Upper Level, Laundry Closet, Sink

Lot

11.09 acres, Dimensions: 870x737x567x645, Forest Preserve Adjacent, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees

Parking

3 total parking spaces, Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Gravel, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached

Pool

In Ground

Property

Other structures: Greenhouse, Pergola, Poultry Coop, Second Garage, Shed(s)

Roof

Tile

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Parcel Number: 15024010040000, Annual Amount: $51,069, Year: 2025

Utilities

Water Source: Well, Service - 400 Amp or Greater

Windows

Drapes, Insulated Windows, Screens, Window Treatments, Wood Frames, Greenhouse Windows

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