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$7,475,000
121 Days On Site

261 E Onwentsia Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
8
Beds
10
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
11,542
SqFt
$648
/SqFt
2010
Built
County:
Lake
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Compass
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$7,475,000
Days On Site 
121 Days
Bedrooms 
8
Inside Area (SqFt) 
11,542 sqft
Total Baths 
13
Full Baths 
10
Partial Baths 
3
Lot Size 
2.9 Acres
Year Built 
2010
MLS® Number 
12133446
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$79,283.66
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 months agoStatus changed to Active
4 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
2.9
Direction Faces 
North
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
4
Parking 
Garage Door Opener
Parking Spaces 
14
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Below 
7091
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherWasherDryerRange Hood
Basement 
Finished
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomLiving RoomMaster Bedroom
Fireplaces 
8
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasRadiant
Interior 
Wet BarIn-Law FloorplanEntrance FoyerElevatorWalk-In Closet(s)Bookcases
Window Features 
Skylight(s)
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 16X11Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 16X11Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 13X17Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 13X17Level - Second
Bedroom 6 
Dimensions - 17X17Level - Second
Bedroom 7 
Dimensions - 17X12Level - Second
Bedroom 8 
Dimensions - 19X16Level - Lower
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 14X19Level - Main
Exercise Room 
Dimensions - 27X54Level - Lower
Family Room 
Dimensions - 23X24Level - Main
Foyer 
Dimensions - 39X10Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 20X23Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Butler
Laundry 
Dimensions - 5X7Level - Main
Living Room 
Dimensions - 39X23Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 22X18Level - Main
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 38X40Level - Lower
Sitting Room 
Dimensions - 16X12Level - Main
Study 
Dimensions - 21X16Level - Main
Tandem Room 
Dimensions - 14X18Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Stucco
Exterior 
BarbecueBalconyDog RunOutdoor GrillOther
Fencing 
Fenced
Lot Features 
Landscaped
Patio And Porch 
DeckPatio
Pool Features 
In Ground
Roof 
Tile
Windows/Doors 
Skylight(s)
Community Features
MLS Area 
Lake Forest
School District 
Lake Forest High School
Township 
West Deerfield
Schools
School District
Lake Forest High School
Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
High School
Lake Forest High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Compass



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