$1,599,999
$1,750,000Amazing price adjustment! Look no further than this meticulously appointed Northeast Lake Forest home... where NorthShore living is at its finest! All within walking distance...children can walk to desirable Sheridan Elementary School; while the family can dine and shop in downtown Lake Forest; catch the Metra train to the city; visit the nearby library; play at the Winter Club; take a bike ride or stroll down Sheridan Road or enjoy the beaches and beauty of Lake Michigan a mere couple of blocks away. For those opting for the tranquility of your own home, the fenced backyard is perfect for entertaining...large enough for all sorts of fun and games, including a future pool or winter ice skating rink. Updated and professionally appointed, this gracious 5BR/4.1BA home, is situated on prestigious Sheridan Road. The first floor features: a welcoming and bright two-story foyer with open staircase; gracious and separate formal dining and living rooms; a newly updated gourmet kitchen (2020) with breakfast bar and island boasting white cabinetry, quartz countertops and top-of-the line stainless steel appliances; an inviting family room with gas log fireplace overlooks the patio and large fenced backyard; the primary suite with luxurious bath has double doors to a private office with built-ins; a newly updated powder room completes this level. The second floor boasts: four large bedrooms each with a walk-in closet; two shared bathrooms with double vanities, skylights and private commodes with tubs; two hall linen closets plus a conveniently located, updated laundry room with white cabinetry, quartz countertops and dual washer/dryers sets. Completely remodeled in 2018, the finished lower features many traditional appointments including recreation room with custom cabinetry, bar area with fridge; exercise area; full bath; two large utility rooms with storage and oversized stainless steel utility tub; and a game area which boasts a basement hockey rink featuring Glide Infused - D1 Synthetic Ice which will thrill hockey players of all ages, as they take the ice to practice their game in real skates! The home sits on a 0.58 acre lot and has a backyard which is large, fenced, private and features mature trees and professional landscaping. Additional features include: a two-car side parking pad with basketball hoop plus an attached three-car side-load garage with Tesla charging station; concrete driveway ribboned with tumbled pavers; concrete patios; hardwood floors on both levels; designer lighting; custom trim; dual zoned HVAC. Over $300,000 in improvements / updates in recent years including: a new roof, gutters and downspouts (11/2023) there is nothing to do, but call this one "Home Sweet Home!" Located in desirable East Lake Forest, steps from town, Metra Station, Lake Michigan, schools and the Winter Club. Plus desirable School Districts 67 & 115 - Sheridan Elementary, Deer Path Middle School and Lake Forest High School. This home is a perfect 10!
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1470 Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 — Lake County
IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438
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