Simply fabulous! Style, luxury and comfort define this wonderful east Lake Forest home, just three blocks from Lake Michigan. Renovated and expanded by the esteemed design-build firm, Lake Forest Landmark Development, it boasts over 7,200 sq ft of the most sublime level of finish you will find. Sited on 1.45 acres with a backdrop of a gently sloping ravine, the home is in harmony with its natural surroundings. The two story foyer unveils a light palette and elegant design with generous white millwork and rich hardwood flooring. The foyer opens to the formal living room with fireplace and wall of windows with views of the magnificent ravine. The beautifully appointed dining room has floor-to-ceiling windows, a crystal globe chandelier, Fromental silk wallpaper and French doors for privacy. The Christopher Peacock kitchen is a showplace with ideal work space for the family chefs! The abundant white cabinetry is adorned with substantial satin nickel hardware, black walnut drawer liners and Carrara marble countertops with double edges. There are two SubZero refrigerators with double freezer drawers, a SubZero Dual Zone 78-bottle wine refrigerator, Fisher/Paykel and Miele dishwashers, a Wolf 6-burner gas cooktop with griddle and culinary vented hood, Wolf Dual Ovens and warming drawer, and a center island with seating and storage. Note the hand hewn, wide plank hardwood floors that extend from the kitchen into the informal eating area and spacious family room with fireplace. These rooms have access to the outdoor stone paved terraces. Work from home in the handsome walnut paneled library with built-in partner's desk, bookshelves and fireplace, or walk down the hall to another light, bright and spacious home office. The gorgeous first floor master suite boasts a deluxe bathroom designed by Laura O'Brien of O'Brien-Harris. It has two separate bathrooms with a common shower, a freestanding soaking tub, Calcutta Gold marble countertops, separate customized closets and dressing rooms complete with stackable washer and dryer. The nearby exercise room offers a full-size gym for home workouts. Front and rear staircases access the 2nd floor. The expansive 2nd floor has four en suite bedrooms with cedar-lined closets with closet systems. There is also a 2nd floor family/media/study room and nearby craft's room with large storage closet. The full finished basement provides plenty of space for recreational fun! It is complete with rec room, game room, a full bathroom and bright laundry room with two washers/dryers and a folding station. Additional home upgrades include a Panasonic multi-line business phone system, newer mechanical systems with wireless and remote ability to control heating/cooling, comprehensive security/alarm systems, programmable landscape lighting and irrigation system. This home represents the best of the best, and offers extraordinary natural scenery in every season!

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