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1985 Windridge Drive

Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 beds
7 baths
11,980 sqft
~1 acre lot
$150 per sqft
1999 build
– on site

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Over $200K in upgrades! Stately six-bedroom, 5.2 bath home in desirable Windridge neighborhood exudes elegance and luxury with exquisite detail throughout! This stunning home is nestled on a private almost 1.5-acre property on a quiet cul-de-sac lot. Updates done include refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, new basement flooring, and more! Gorgeous foyer graced with sweeping staircase and chandelier. Entertain lavishly in the breathtaking great room boasting intricate millwork, wet bar, fireplace, exterior access, and huge windows with views of the backyard. Inspire your inner chef in the state-of-the-art kitchen masterfully appointed with high-end stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, huge island, abundant cabinet space, walk-in pantry, and open eating area. Host amazing dinner parties in the grand dining room. Gather in the living room with built-in entertainment center. Huge private den highlighting coffered ceiling, fireplace, and built-in shelving. Main level guest bedroom with private ensuite. Escape to your private master suite presenting cozy fireplace and spa-like ensuite with two vanities, huge tub, separate shower, sauna and private balcony! Three additional bedrooms, one with an ensuite and two sharing a bath, and bonus room adorn the second level. Entertain in grand style in the full finished basement offering wet bar with bartop seating, huge rec room, workroom, media room, full bath, and sixth bedroom. Enjoy the huge backyard and brick paver patio.

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MLS# 11213006 —

The Building

Year Built:

1999
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Roof:

Slate
Basement:

Full,English
Exterior Features:

Brick Paver Patio,Storms/Screens
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

7599
Total SqFt:

11980
Below Grade Finished Area:

3285
Main SqFt:

7599
Basement SqFt:

4381
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

1096
Living Area Source:

Landlord/Tenant/Seller

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Eating Area,Den,Workshop,Exercise Room,Media Room,Foyer,Great Room
Rooms Total:

16
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings,Skylight(s),Sauna/Steam Room,Bar-Wet,Hardwood Floors,First Floor Bedroom,First Floor Laundry,First Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplaces Total:

6
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log,Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Master Bedroom,Basement,Bedroom,Den/Library,Dining Room,Great Room
Laundry:

Ceramic Tile
Laundry:

Main Level
Laundry:

10X7
Laundry:

All
Laundry Features:

Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

11980

Location

Directions:

Telegraph Road South of Old Mill to Arbor, West on Arbor to Windridge, Left on Windridge to house.
Location:

2280
Location:

3750

The Property

Parcel Number:

16181050210000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

N
Lot Features:

Cul-De-Sac,Landscaped,Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions:

75X291X216X168X270
Lot Size Acres:

1.44
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2020
Tax Annual Amount:

22085

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

6

Baths

Baths:

7
Full Baths:

5
Half Baths:

2

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas,Forced Air,Indv Controls,Zoned
Cooling:

Central Air,Zoned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Cooktop,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

Subdivision Name:

Windridge
Community Features:

Park,Lake,Curbs,Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

4
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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$318/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/29/21 Oct 29, 2021	Sold	MRED	$1,800,000	-9.5%
10/1/21 Oct 1, 2021	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$1,990,000
9/27/21 Sep 27, 2021	Listed / Active	MRED	$1,990,000

House Sold on 10/29/2021

$1,800,000

Listing provided by broker:

Jane Lee

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1985 Windridge Drive

Lake Forest, IL 60045