Welcome to a nature lover's paradise. Truly a masterpiece of timeless design, typical of architect Balfour Lanza, dramatic spaces that live like pieces of art, seamlessly integrating natural beauty, bringing all that is outside in! A complete kitchen renovation in 2004 by Jeff Lynch incorporates natural materials that complement the enduring design, framing prairie gardens while offering seasonal glimpses of a sunrise over Lake Michigan. Top of the line Thermador ovens and gas range, 2 Miele dishwashers, 2 stainless sinks and garbage disposals, beverage center, and a Subzero will please the most discerning gourmet. The breakfast room is adjacent to the dining room making it ideal for large family gatherings, or use as a sitting room should one choose to do so. A mud room and large craft room compliment each other for laundry and mudroom overflow. The 1st floor entry offers a distinctive and versatile living space that is perfect for a baby grand piano and is inspiring in all seasons, encompassed by floor-to-ceiling windows. A cozy LIVING room is the place to LIVE in this home with an adjacent library/card room and large gas-start fireplace. Two bedrooms and a bath complete this floor, one with a Murphy bed allowing for a flexible conversion to a yoga studio with a large exterior yoga patio. The second-floor primary bedroom has a recently renovated Orren Pickell bath, 3 walk-in closets, and a balcony that is perfect for star-gazing or morning coffee while listening to the waves crashing on nearby Lake Michigan. Adjacent to the primary bedroom is a well appointed office, with privacy, built-ins and beautiful views to the southwest. A private 4th bedroom has an ensuite 3rd bath completes this floor. Enjoy the finished lower level with 2 ample storage rooms and a mechanical room with 3-zone HVAC. The outdoor space is as inviting as the indoor, with a spacious deck and boardwalk encircling the property and providing access to a free-standing, heated and cooled gazebo that is perfect as a home office, artist's studio, or enchanting all-season retreat. The pathway continues to the deeded access to Lake Michigan and a private beach shared by contiguous neighbors. New cedar shake roof in 2015 with cedar preservation treatment in 2022. The 2.5 car garage enjoys a heated, locked workshop with skylight. This home has been meticulously maintained and includes an outdoor sprinkler system, security system, and plenty of outdoor lighting. This combination of a premier neighborhood location, privacy, and home design are uncompromising. Welcome home!

All the Bells and Whistles for a Staycation , Private Gated 10 acre estate! Indoor four season pool atrium with fabulous river views, heated pool, hot tub, sauna, full bath and sunroom. Gourmet Kitchen with high end appliances. 1st Floor Master with beautiful water views, custom his and hers closets. 3 additional bedrooms include on suite baths. Media/Play room, 4 car attached garage, additional two car detached garage with a large 750 sq ft finished bonus room above. Come see the possibilities.

Exquisite East Lake Forest Gem. Just steps from your front door, enjoy private Lake Michigan beach access on a 1 acre professionally landscaped lot. This custom designed freshly painted designer home includes first floor master, luxury spa bathroom with heated floors. Be your own Chef in a gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances and fireplace. A spacious floor plan designed for entertaining. Cozy up in any room next to one of 4 fireplaces. 4 additional bedrooms on second floor with 2 full bathrooms. The Finished basement includes workout room, built in entertainment cabinets, wet bar, half bath and storage. Heated 3 car garage with mud room entry. This elegant home steps from Lake Michigan is a rare opportunity on Chicago's North Shore.

Location, Location, Location! Highly sought-after Stanley Anderson ranch located in the heart of East Lake Forest. This all brick Ranch is nestled on a double lot with an in-town location. Four blocks from Market Square and train station and one block to West Park, Open Lands and a short bike ride to the Lake Michigan and Forest Park Beach. Four bedrooms, three full bathrooms two half bathrooms, large living room, eat-in kitchen, partially finished basement plus fabulous attached green house. Spacious first floor primary suite! Great home for a family or empty nesters searching for first floor living and easy access to everything Lake Forest has to offer!

WOW!!!Luxury & elegance grace this stunning 6 bed home nestled on a 1 acre lot, just blocks from Lake Michigan! Dramatic 2-story foyer greets you w/ a grand dual bridal staircase, chandelier & open concept views. Host guests in LR presenting fireplace & DR w/ serene patio views. Top-of-the-line kitchen boasts granite counters, white cabinetry, island, walk-in pantry & spacious eating area accessing Blue Stone patio. Cozy FR is the perfect space to relax w/ fireplace, wet-bar & ample sunlight. 1st floor ensuite! Master suite is exquisite highlighting sitting area, fireplace, crown molding, 2 spa-like baths, balcony, WIC & laundry!! 3 addtl beds, each spacious in size & a private in-law suite/office w/ ceiling beams & full bath adorn the 2nd level. Finished bsmt is complete w/ exercise room & rec room boasting wet-bar & exterior access! Outdoor oasis including expansive patio, lower level grotto, firepit, deck, wooded views & 3-car garage! Successful Tax Appeal!!! Per assessor, taxes will decrease to approx. $21,000 based on $1,125,000.00 Market Value.

You will feel right at home at 55 Trowbridge Circle in beautiful Tangley Oaks. Impressive curb appeal...a stately look...set on .41 acres with pristine mature trees, manicured lawn areas set against wild flowers. An impressive foyer welcomes you. Step down into a dramatic living room with a vaulted ceiling and a wall of glass overlooking a manicured lawn set against a forest. The drama continues as you enter the family room featuring a vaulted ceiling & a two story brick wall with a wood burning fireplace. Access a 3-season enclosed porch through the living room, family room & outdoor patio. Continue into a generously sized white gourmet kitchen with granite countertops featuring high-end stainless-steel appliances (Sub Zero, Thermador, Wolf & Miele). A large walk-in pantry will delight any cook. From the kitchen step down into a two story octagonal eating area with floor to ceiling glass. The eating area leads to an outdoor patio which overlooks an Aquascape pond, serene wooded lot & grass lawn. For casual dining with family & friends a built-in Broil Master gas grill completes the setting. The kitchen opens into a formal dining room with a vaulted ceiling accented by a large, tiered crystal chandelier. A laundry room with full sized front load washer & dryer completes this area. A separate first floor wing includes an upgraded powder room, a large master bedroom, a sitting area & a recently renovated master bathroom complete with a walk-in Steamist steam shower, deep jetted programable tub, built-in cabinets with granite tops, a private water closet area, a large walk-in closet & a custom built shoe closet. Dark warm wooden floors run throughout the first floor and are offset by newly painted pale gray walls with white trim. The second floor includes three generously sized bedrooms each with large deep closets. The second bedroom includes an en-suite full bath. The third & fourth bedrooms share a hall bath. A loft/library area includes built-in bookshelves & overlooks the living room & family room. Light oatmeal carpeting runs throughout the entire second floor and is offset by newly painted pale gray walls with white trim. The lower level features a large recreation room ready for your custom carpet or tile, large storage room with workbench & built-in shelving & numerous closets. Dual HVAC units with humidifiers, a 75-gallon hot water heater, new sump pumps with battery backup service the home. Seller is including two flat-screen TV's with wall mounts. Other desirable features include a newly refurbished 2-car attached garage, professionally landscaped yard, in ground sprinkler system, large grass lawn area, wooded property with perennial gardens. This home has been updated inside & out and is in move in condition. Tangley Oaks features several paved walking paths for you and your pets, tennis courts, a pavilion shelter, stocked ponds for fishing and an abundance of nature and wildlife to enjoy. Be on vacation every day in Tangley Oaks! Lake Bluff is a wonderful place to meet new friends and raise your family. Top rated Lake Bluff Elementary/Middle Schools & Lake Forest High School, Fitness Center, public pool, golf course, Metra train, Sunrise Beach are all within walking/biking distance! Lake Bluff also has a wonderful downtown with several restaurants, coffee shops, post office, unique boutiques, salons and the Village Green featuring weekly summer concerts and an incredible 4th of July Parade. Move into 55 Trowbridge Circle & start enjoying North Shore Life-Lake Bluff Lifestyle!

Location Location Location !! A Rare opportunity in sought after Whispering Oaks. This Mid Century Modern Ranch is steps from Cherokee School, The Park, Lake Michigan and Metra. Move right in to this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath recently updated dream home. Enjoy the chefs kitchen with high end appliances, radiant floor heating throughout, steam shower in master bath, walk-up attic storage, abundant closets, heated garage and covered porch. The exterior is natural Redwood, Large patio for entertaining on beautifully wooded lot. :: Buyer pays LF Transfer fee $4/$1000.

Welcome to Lake Forest, This Beautiful Move in ready home, features a spacious updated gourmet kitchen , 5 bedrooms, screened in Porch just Steps away from to Ft. Sheridan Train station , Lake Michigan and Town.

This highly desirable "in-town" location in east Lake Bluff cannot be beat. A gorgeous, vintage stucco exterior gives way to a modern and airy interior. Beautifully lit rooms, filled with natural light, effuses brightness and serenity. Large archways, sizable windows, and tall first-floor ceilings are part of the creatively-designed circular floor plan, offering endless potential to arrange or redesign as one sees fit. The kitchen is beautiful. It boasts stainless appliances, white cabinetry, vintage wood accents, and ample space for dining and entertaining. A mudroom is located off the kitchen and there is a bonus office space with custom built-ins as well. The home has five bedrooms, each impressive. The master is complete with a large walk-in closet with washer/dryer, vaulted ceiling, and spa-like bath. Leggy Bird Design reinvented the hall bathroom with stunning vintage accents. The lower level is complete with two finished rooms and a newly renovated laundry room. The yard is private with blue stone patios and a screened porch for outdoor living and entertaining. There is a detached two car garage, plus an attached one car garage. With easy access to dining, shopping, the park and train, this fabulous home is perfectly located for those who want privacy within a community.