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$4,300,000
42 Days On Site

285 W Westminster Avenue
Lake Forest, IL 60045

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
7
Beds
8
Total Baths
7
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
8,135
SqFt
$529
/SqFt
1982
Built
County:
Lake
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
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Designed for today's active family, this private 2-acre estate combines recreation, relaxation, and refined style. The extensively renovated 8,135 sq. ft. brick residence borders Lake Forest Open Lands' Derwen Mawr Preserve, offering direct access to scenic trails and a short walk to downtown and the beach. Featuring 7 bedrooms, 7.1 baths, a luxurious primary suite with spa-quality marble bath, five en-suite bedrooms, a versatile third-floor guest or teen retreat, and a finished basement with wet bar and recreation space. The resort-style grounds include a heated year-round pool, tennis/sport court, expansive lawns, and a three-room apartment above the attached four-car garage. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience luxury. privacy, and convenience in one of the area's most desirable locations.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$4,300,000
Days On Site 
42 Days
Bedrooms 
7
Inside Area (SqFt) 
8,135 sqft
Total Baths 
8
Full Baths 
7
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
2.02 Acres
Year Built 
1982
MLS® Number 
12404241
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$62,319
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Appraiser
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
18 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a month agoStatus changed to Active
a month agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
2.02
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
4
Parking 
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageGarageOn SiteAttachedEnclosedAdditional ParkingStorageDriveway
Parking Spaces 
8
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security System
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Below 
2055
Style 
English
Utilities 
Cable Available
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorFreezerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Wine RefrigeratorCooktopOvenRange HoodGas CooktopGas OvenElectric OvenHumidifier
Basement 
Sump PumpFinishedCrawl SpaceConcreteStorage SpaceFull
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
Electric 
Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomLiving RoomMaster BedroomGas LogGas Starter
Fireplaces 
4
Flooring 
HardwoodCarpet
Heating 
Natural GasForced AirZonedRadiant Floor
Interior 
Entrance FoyerVaulted Ceiling(s)Cathedral Ceiling(s)Wet BarIn-Law FloorplanBuilt-in FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)BookcasesHigh CeilingsBeamed CeilingsOpen FloorplanGranite CountersPantry
Laundry Features 
Upper LevelGas Dryer HookupElectric Dryer HookupIn UnitLaundry ClosetMultiple LocationsSink
Window Features 
ScreensSkylight(s)Window TreatmentsDrapesBlindsDouble Pane WindowsInsulated WindowsWood Frames
Bar/Entertainment 
Dimensions - 12X10Level - Main
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 15X12Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 12X11Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 13X12Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 15X12Level - Third
Bedroom 6 
Dimensions - 17X14Level - Second
Bedroom 7 
Dimensions - 14X12Level - Second
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 20X15Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 24X18Level - Main
Foyer 
Dimensions - 18X12Level - Main
Great Room 
Dimensions - 19X13Level - Third
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 22X19Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Granite Counters,Pantry,Updated Kitchen
Kitchen- 2nd 
Dimensions - 10X9Level - Second
Laundry 
Dimensions - 8X8Level - Second
Living Room 
Dimensions - 37X32Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 18X15Level - Second
Office 
Dimensions - 24X10Level - Main
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 28X27Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Exterior 
Lighting
Lot Features 
Corner LotCul-De-SacLandscapedWoodedGarden
Other Structures 
Tennis Court(s)Storage
Patio And Porch 
DeckPatio
Pool Features 
In Ground
Roof 
Shake
Windows/Doors 
ScreensSkylight(s)Window TreatmentsDrapesBlindsDouble Pane WindowsInsulated WindowsWood Frames
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Therapeutic Whirlpool
Community Features 
ParkPoolTennis Court(s)LakeCurbs
MLS Area 
Lake Forest
School District 
Lake Forest High School
Township 
Shields
Schools
School District
Lake Forest High School
Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
High School
Lake Forest High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago



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