$2,895,000

Dreaming of turn-key North Shore Living near Lake Michigan? 1080 Havenwood is the LIFESTYLE home you have been looking for! Only in Lake Forest could you find a stunning, brick Georgian home designed by Gene Martin, nestled on a private, wooded 0.75 acres on the very EAST side of town. Updated and timeless, the well-appointed 6400+sq ft of interior boasts soaring ceiling heights, quality finishes, coffered ceilings, and extensive custom millwork. There is a sense of grandeur and stateliness with the dramatic reverse-open staircase, oversized Pella windows, glass doors, and graciously sized rooms but it is the modern, flexible floor plan that makes this home very warm and livable for today. The living room, family room, and office are flanked with rich hardwood floors, built-ins, a wet bar, fireplaces, and multiple access points to the backyard. The formal dining room is stunning and ready for the holidays with chic grasscloth wallcoverings, designer sconces, and dentil moldings. The 'must have' all-white kitchen boasts a generous sized breakfast room with a double-sided fireplace. Magazine worthy lighting illuminates the large center island with plenty of seating space and the Wolf and SubZero appliance package are the chef's kiss! An additional 5th bedroom and full bath on the first floor can function as an au pair / in-law suite or an additional office. Four bedrooms reside upstairs including a primary suite offering a fireplace, balcony for morning tea, a walk-in closet PLUS a dressing room, and an 'American Club' worthy bathroom with double vanities, a steam shower, and soaking tub. The sun-lit bonus room offers a massive flex space for a playroom, sleep-over party room, or homework area. Further amenities upstairs are plentiful with tons of storage and an additional washer & dryer set. There are two staircases to take you to the full, lower-level featuring a wet bar, powder room, rec area, additional laundry area, and storage space. If you are looking to stay active during the winter, (drum roll....) your own private club awaits! The home gym and golf simulator (media room) is for you!!! All pet-lovers and car enthusiasts must see the attached, heated, freshly painted, three car garage with a mudroom adjacent, featuring a dog washing station. Quality features not found anywhere else include a NEW ROOF and NEW COPPER GUTTERS, GENERATOR, whole house air-purifier, and the list goes on and on! The lush backyard is perfect for having friends over OR quietly enjoying the swim spa installed along with the maintenance-free trex deck for a perfectly tranquil ambiance that you will not want to leave anytime soon. No stone left unturned with the new blue stone accents on the exterior and lush, mature, professional landscaping surrounding the sweeping horseshoe driveway. Low Lake County taxes, bike rides to the BEACH, strolls along Sheridan Road, dinners at Deer Path Inn and Le Colonial, Sheridan School / Top Ranked Lake Forest High School, and more! Start enjoying the North Shore lifestyle today at 1080 Havenwood in VERY East Lake Forest!