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Living room with built-in bookcases, a white fireplace, and a large patterned rug.
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Basement family room with a curved sectional, built-in bookshelves, and exercise equipment.
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Lake Forest Foundation historic preservation plaque recognizing a 1991 renovation award.
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$1,400,000

481 Wilshire Road

5 Beds 5 Baths 3,536 Sq.Ft. 0.61 Acres

Description

This classic 1912 Colonial Revival home, designed by Chicago architect William Arthur Warren, has been renovated to perfection and is situated on a private cul-de-sac. Beautifully appointed with high-end finishes thru-out including hardwood floors, original walnut hand rail, Brazilian Rain Forest marble fireplace surrounds/hearths, numerous new Marvin windows and light fixtures. Gracious living room with built-ins and fireplace and nice sized dining room also with fireplace makes for picture perfect gatherings. The warm and inviting kitchen features honed stone countertops, top of the line appliances, including an impressive Garland gas stove, and center island with seating. The family room/breakfast room is highlighted by walls of windows looking out at the expansive, private yard. Just off the lovely second floor landing is the primary bedroom suite with fireplace, 2 walk-in closets and private bath. Two additional bedrooms can be found on this level, each with stunning new baths including the luxury of heated floors. The third level boasts two more bedrooms (currently used as home offices) and another full bath. The lower level is the perfect hangout with 2nd family room option, nice sized laundry room, 1/2 bath and exterior access making it easy to use the basement bath while enjoying the beautiful in-ground pool and hot tub. The fully fenced yard is perfect for entertaining with charming back porch, and large stone patio area adjacent to the pool. Over-sized 3 car garage has stairs leading to a huge, floored unfinished space above the garage with potential for an office, hobby space or fun pool house. This truly is an elegant home on a one of a kind property that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated!

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Location

481 Wilshire Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Status

Sold

Date Sold

April 4, 2022
Ali Lerner

Ali Lerner

TITLE

Realtor®, ABR, SRS

Property Amenities

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Interior
Laundry room Sink
Fireplace Wood Burning, Gas Log, Heatilator
Appliances Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Total Bedrooms: 5
Half Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 4
Other Interior Features Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Area & Lot
Lot Area 0.61 Acres
Living area 3,536 Sq.Ft.
MLS® ID 11258488
Year Built 1912
School District 115
High School Lake Forest High School
Middle School Deer Path Middle School
Elementary School Cherokee Elementary School
Architecture Styles Traditional
Type Residential
Status Sold
Exterior
Air conditioning Central Air, Zoned
Heat type Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Water Source Lake Michigan
Garage Space 3.0
Sewer Public Sewer
Other Exterior Features Patio, Porch, Hot Tub, In Ground Pool
Lot Features Cul-De-Sac, Fenced Yard, Landscaped
Roof Asphalt
Finance
Sales Price $1,400,000
Real Estate Tax $14,320 yearly

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