Illinois Gem: Fairy Tale Home with Breathtaking Outdoor Spaces Asking $3.75 Million

Date of Publishing: August 14, 2024

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546 Lakeland Dr, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044

Description About The Property

The property at 546 Lakeland Dr in Lake Bluff, Illinois, embodies a perfect blend of classic charm and modern luxury. Nestled on a secluded cul-de-sac just minutes from Lake Michigan and Lake Forest High School, this home offers both privacy and convenience. Spanning 7,418 square feet, it features 5+ bedrooms and 7.1 baths, including an elegant first-floor bedroom suite and a versatile Bonus Room. The home boasts 10-foot ceilings on the first floor and 9-foot ceilings on the second, complemented by six fireplaces that enhance its inviting atmosphere. Designed by Rick Swanson, it harmoniously combines the timeless craftsmanship of North Shore estates with contemporary technology and lower maintenance. The property’s outdoor space is equally impressive, with 1.4 acres of multi-level lawns, stone garden walls, blue stone patios, and a stunning swimming pool, ideal for both family gatherings and entertaining. Additional features include an attached greenhouse for gardening enthusiasts and a heated 4-car garage, ensuring ample space for vehicles and storage. This residence offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a luxurious yet private retreat in a picturesque setting.

To learn more about 546 Lakeland Dr, Lake Bluff, Illinois, please contact Deborah Fischer 847-309-9119, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago for full support and perfect service.

The Property Information:

Location: 546 Lakeland Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Beds: 5
Baths: 8
Living: 7,418 sqft
Lot size: 1.39 Acres
Built: 2001
Agent | Listed by: Deborah Fischer 847-309-9119, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listing status at Zillow

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Text by the Agent: Now ready for immediate occupancy, this stunning home in a fairy tale setting has the most spectacular outdoor spaces and swimming pool anyone could wish for! The pool is open for family fun and entertaining and the privacy abounds, even though you are within easy walking distance to everything that makes the Village of Lake Bluff so special, like Sunday Bluffinia Concerts on the Village Green, summertime Block Parties, the famed Lake Bluff Fourth of July Parade, the Criterium Bike Race, Halloween Happenings and so much more fun year-round! Located only minutes from Lake Forest High School, on a secluded cul de sac, only 2 homes from Lake Michigan, this newer English Country home appears to have been there for generations. Perfectly set on its spectacular 1.4-acre ravine property, with a walk-out, finished lower level and a 4-car garage, it’s a rare find in the heart of East Lake Bluff! Built by noted architect and builder Rick Swanson for the current owners in 2001, it combines the classicism and craftsmanship of an older North Shore estate with the modern technology and lower maintenance of newer construction. Its setting is unique, featuring multi-level lawn and garden areas accented by beautiful stone garden walls, blue stone patios and stunning swimming pool in its very private back yard. This 7,418 square foot home features 5+ bedrooms; 7.1 baths; 6 fireplaces; 10-foot ceilings on the first floor and 9-foot ceilings on the second floor; an attached greenhouse; and an attached heated 4-car garage. An elegant first floor bedroom suite can be a second primary suite, or a lovely guest suite. The Bonus Room on the second floor can be a 6th bedroom. The walkout basement features a game area, a huge Rec Room and with a large bar / kitchenette and fireplace, a spacious exercise room, a full bath and multiple storage rooms, opening to a private patio area overlooking a ravine. Is this your lifestyle? Seize it now!

Courtesy of Deborah Fischer 847-309-9119, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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