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1300 W Kennicott Drive

Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 beds
6 baths
4,420 sqft
~3/4 acre lot
$480 per sqft
2001 build
– on site

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Don't miss this rarely available exceptional brick and stone home in highly sought after Middlefork Farm. This extremely well-built, single-owner custom home offers a turnkey experience and has everything today's buyer is looking for. Features include: 5BR, 4.2BA, 3 car garage, a newly renovated chef's kitchen, floor to ceiling windows on first floor, 2 home offices, 2 fireplaces, BRAND NEW cedar shake roof, and an INCREDIBLE 2300 sq ft lower level with a 250-bottle wine cellar, movie theatre, billiard room, wet bar and more! Enter into your home with a stunning 2-story grand foyer that will wow you! The home lives so well with a nice floor plan perfect for entertaining. The first floor features an open layout formal living room & dining room with a fireplace, first floor office with custom built-ins, & a spacious family room with a cozy fireplace, and bright, beautiful floor to ceiling windows. The newly renovated chef's kitchen includes a Subzero Fridge, Wolf range, 2 Wolf double ovens, wet bar with beverage fridge, built in desk, a spacious island, tons of storage, and a walk-in pantry. Two powder rooms, and a convenient mudroom complete the first floor. The primary suite includes a sitting area, a custom walk-in closet, and a luxurious ensuite bath with dual sinks, whirlpool tub, and separate walk-in shower. 3 additional spacious guest rooms, 2 full baths, and a convenient second floor laundry room complete the upper level. The lower level is phenomenal! It was completely customized with a 250-bottle wine cellar, an impressive home movie theatre, a billiard room, a family room, a wet bar with ice maker and beverage drawers, a dining area, an office area, high ceilings, a full bathroom and bedroom, and tons of storage. Retreat to the soothing expansive lawned yard with a bluestone patio and lush landscaped gardens with seating area. The 3-car garage offers plenty of storage. This home has it all! Located in Elawa Farms; amenities include fabulous nature center with 8 miles of hiking and biking trails, walking paths, farmers market, fantastic playground area and grounds for children and adults to enjoy!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11810054 —

The Building

Year Built:

2001
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Roof:

Shake
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Deck, Patio
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

4238
Total SqFt:

6539
Below Grade Finished Area:

2301
Main SqFt:

2119
Upper SqFt:

2119
Basement SqFt:

2301
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Office, Game Room, Workshop, Theatre Room, Family Room, Theatre Room, Attic, Bedroom 5
Rooms Total:

16
Interior Features:

Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4420

Location

Directions:

North on Waukegan, West on Middlefork, North on Aynsley, East on Kennicott
Location:

10646
Location:

3750

The Property

Parcel Number:

12303010410000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Landscaped, Mature Trees, Garden, Level
Lot Size Dimensions:

140 X 240
Lot Size Acres:

0.7711
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

32347.54

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

6
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

2

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Range Hood

Schools

Elementary School:

Everett Elementary School
Elementary School District:

67
Middle Or Junior School:

Deer Path Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

67
High School:

Lake Forest High School
High School District:

115

The Community

Community Features:

Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee:

300
Association Fee Includes:

Insurance
Association Fee Frequency:

Quarterly
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

3
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Utility Costs

$182/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/5/23 Jul 5, 2023	Sold	MRED	$2,125,000	-9.6%
6/20/23 Jun 20, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$2,350,000
6/16/23 Jun 16, 2023	Listed / Active	MRED	$2,350,000

House Sold on 7/5/2023

$2,125,000

Listing provided by broker:

Lital Avnet

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

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1300 W Kennicott Drive

Lake Forest, IL 60045