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379 Bridle Lane

Lake Forest, IL 60045

6 beds
8 baths
6,700 sqft
~1 acre lot
$305 per sqft
1988 build
– on site

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This fabulous home exudes grandeur and charm! Sitting on 1.38 gorgeous acres, this beautiful home was designed and built by Gene Martin and features new finishes, lovely architectural details, a new furnace (2024), a new roof and flashings (to be installed March 2025), intricate millwork, hardwood and stone flooring, high ceilings, and an abundance of natural light. There is a 1st floor bedroom w/ full bath, 5 bedroom suites on the 2nd floor and 1 or 2 bedrooms in the lower level, 6 full and 2 half baths and 4 gas start/gas log fireplaces. The grand foyer, with formal powder room, is flanked by an elegant dining room with wainscoting and a generous living room with exquisite gas fireplace w/ marble surround, a large bay window, door to the library and is open to an inviting sunroom with three walls of arched windows. The expansive gourmet kitchen has top of the line appliances, stone counters, a huge center island with seating for 6, walk-in pantry, wine closet, breakfast area with French doors to the back deck, and is open to the large family room with beautiful stone fireplace and another set of French doors to the lush backyard. Off the family room is a beautiful library with an onyx marble surround gas fireplace and built-in bookshelves. The back hall leads to a large mudroom with slate flooring and custom built-ins, a door to the oversized three-car garage, service entrance door, door to the backyard and a bright separate laundry room with built-in cabinetry. Also on this floor is a lovely bedroom, a full bath and the back staircase. The second floor has a huge primary suite with a sitting area with fireplace, large bath w/ separate water closet, walk in shower, jetted tub, and a huge walk-in closet. There are also 4 additional bedrooms, 2 large en-suite bedrooms, and 2 large bedrooms w/ a shared bath. The third floor is a hidden gem with a plush home theatre w/ custom seating for 12, a concessions area, billiards area, handsome half bath and a private office w/ built-in bookshelves. The full lower level has 1 bedroom, 1 exercise room, a large recreation room, kitchen area, full bath, a large storage room and mechanical room with space for additional storage. The circular drive leads to a large parking area on the side of the house near the oversized three-car attached garage. The deck has plenty of room for entertaining, grilling and enjoying the beautiful sunsets. The professionally landscaped property features lovely plantings, gardens and mature trees throughout. New carpet in several rooms, fresh neutral paint finishes throughout much of the interior of the home. Exterior painted in 2024. This residence has been meticulously cared for and improved by the current owners and is a must see! Move right in and enjoy all that this amazing home has to offer!

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12282348 —

The Building

Year Built:

1988
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Cedar
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Basement:

Finished, Crawl Space, 9 ft + pour, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Central Vacuum, Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Multiple Water Heaters
Total SqFt:

6700
Total SqFt:

8852
Below Grade Finished Area:

1732
Upper SqFt:

6700
Basement SqFt:

2152
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

420
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Window Features:

Window Treatments

Interior

Room Type:

Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Foyer, Library, Mud Room, Office, Sun Room, Theatre Room, Walk In Closet
Rooms Total:

18
Interior Features:

Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
Fireplaces Total:

4
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Den/Library
Laundry Features:

Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
Flooring:

Hardwood, Carpet, Wood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

6700

Location

Directions:

Ridge Rd South of Westleigh to Bridle, East to #
Location:

4564
Location:

28343

The Property

Parcel Number:

16054100010000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Landscaped, Mature Trees
Lot Size Dimensions:

255X244X279X209
Lot Size Acres:

1.38
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

28674

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6
Bedrooms Possible:

7

Baths

Baths:

8
Full Baths:

6
Half Baths:

2

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling:

Central Air, Zoned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Service - 400 Amp or Greater
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Range Hood, Other, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Humidifier

Schools

Elementary School:

Cherokee 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, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

3
Parking Features:

Asphalt, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached
Garage Spaces:

3

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Utility Costs

$249/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/15/25 May 15, 2025	Sold	MRED	$2,050,000	-8.8%
5/2/25 May 2, 2025	Pending	MRED	$2,249,000
2/21/25 Feb 21, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$2,249,000

House Sold on 5/15/2025

$2,050,000

Listing provided by broker:

Ann Lyon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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379 Bridle Lane

Lake Forest, IL 60045