Historic Suffield House: An Architectural Masterpiece on 5.4 acres In The Heart of Lake Forest

Date of Publishing: August 20, 2023

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255 N Green Bay Road Home in Lake Forest, Illinois

Description About The Property

Discover the timeless elegance of Suffield House, a remarkable creation by renowned architect David Adler. This 15,000 sqft country residence, completed in 1934, is a collaborative masterpiece with designer Frances Adler Elkins. Situated on 5.4 acres in Lake Forest, this neo-Georgian entrance leads to a classical French-style home, beautifully crafted for Mrs. J. Ogden “Lolita” Armour. The interior boasts preserved architectural marvels such as imported English paneling, antique Chinese oil paintings, ornate plaster moldings, original light fixtures, and more. With nine fireplaces, custom millwork, and a sophisticated elevator and HVAC system, this home was ahead of its time.

Entertain on a grand scale with exquisite formal rooms on the main level, accompanied by a butler’s pantry, kitchen, silver vault, and more. Upstairs, find five en suite bedrooms, a staff apartment, and potential for expansion. The basement surprises with a paneled rec room, laundry, wine room, and storage. Recreational amenities include a pool, spa, pool house, and PGA-rated putting green. A fenced yard ensures safety for pets. The property also features a carriage house, 4-car garage, and more. This rare offering presents an exceptional home by a legendary architect!

To learn more about 255 N Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, Illinois, please contact Jennifer Ames (Phone: 773-797-9500) at Engel & Voelkers Chicago for full support and perfect service.

The Property Information:

Location: 255 N Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Beds: 7
Baths: 11
Living: 15,000 square feet
Lot size: 5.40 Acres
Built: 1934
Agent | Listed by: Jennifer Ames (Phone: 773-797-9500) at Engel & Voelkers Chicago
Listing status at Zillow

255 N Green Bay Road Home in Lake Forest, Illinois. Discover the timeless elegance of Suffield House, a remarkable creation by renowned architect David Adler. This 15,000 sqft country residence, completed in 1934, is a collaborative masterpiece with designer Frances Adler Elkins. Situated on 5.4 acres in Lake Forest, this neo-Georgian entrance leads to a classical French-style home, beautifully crafted for Mrs. J. Ogden "Lolita" Armour.

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Text by the Agent: Suffield House is considered one of renowned architect David Adler’s most important country houses. A collaboration with his designer sister, Frances Adler Elkins, this 15,000 sqft residence completed in 1934 is on 5.4 acres in the heart of Lake Forest. Built for Mrs. J. Ogden “Lolita” Armour, the entrance is neo-Georgian while the rest of the 15,000 square foot home was designed in a classical French style. The brick is whitewashed, with the warmth of buff pink coming through. This home’s interior is loaded with priceless, perfectly preserved architectural features including imported English paneling, antique Chinese oil paintings, exotic marbles, ornate plaster moldings and decoration, original light fixtures, nine fireplaces (each more beautiful than the next), custom millwork, and a handsome Versailles patterned hardwood floor. This home was ahead of its time with features including a 4-stop passenger elevator and a sophisticated central heat and air conditioning system. Designed for entertaining on a grand scale, the main level has a series of exquisite formal rooms, supported by a service area that rivals the manor home in Downton Abbey with a butler’s pantry, kitchen, breakfast room, silver vault, and a flower arranging room. On the second level, there are five en suite bedrooms including a large primary suite, plus a 1,000 sqft 2 bedroom, 2 bath staff apartment. The top level offers potential for expansion with another 2-bedroom apartment, a large cedar closet, a gift-wrapping room, an exercise room, and storage. A spacious, paneled rec room with a fireplace is a surprise feature in the otherwise utilitarian basement which includes a laundry center, vault, wine room, multiple storage rooms, and mechanicals. Recreational features include a beautiful pool, spa, and pool house with a great room, kitchen, dual baths, and laundry, and a bentgrass lawn with a PGA-rated putting green modeled after the 12th hole at Augusta Golf Course. A large portion of the yard is fully fenced, creating a safe place for pets to roam. The home also includes a carriage house that would make a great art studio, home office, or guest suite. Other features include a deep 4-car garage and storage facilities for landscaping equipment. Available for the first time in nearly 50 years, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional home by one of the most significant residential architects of all time!

Courtesy of Jennifer Ames (Phone: 773-797-9500) at Engel & Voelkers Chicago

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