Active

261 E Onwentsia Road

Lake Forest IL, 60045

$7,475,000


$647.63 per sqft

Active

8 Beds

13 Baths

11,542 sqft

Residential

Built in 2010

Courtesy of Compass

This exceptional East Lake Forest estate offers a seamless blend of architectural elegance with natural harmony and eco-friendly living on nearly 3 serene acres in the heart of town! Designed by the renowned architect/ designer Darcy Bonner in 2010, this home embodies artistry, functionality, and tranquility. A true oasis of naturalized landscaping with butterfly gardens, native plants and privacy. It offers clean lines, high ceilings, distinctive finishes, architectural skylights and expansive windows providing natural light and stunning views from every room. The grand foyer/ gallery opens to a magnificent living room with a center fireplace and a stunning bar, while multiple French doors lead to an inviting stone terrace. The spacious dining room features a glass surround fireplace, a platinum leafed ceiling, art niches and gleaming hardwood floors with a unique nickel inlay. The first-floor primary wing boasts a beautifully appointed bedroom with a cozy fireplace and a delightful sunroom, a luxurious bath with access to a private walled patio, and a spacious dressing room equipped with furniture-quality built-ins with Bugatti themed pulls. A discreet staircase connects to three levels, including a second dressing room and a third-floor private meditation/ yoga room with a balcony overlooking the private grounds. The adjacent sitting room furnished with fine built-ins and a small wet bar, has a hidden door leading to a gorgeous leather-clad library. The high-end kitchen is a culinary dream, featuring cerused white oak cabinets with polished nickel frames and a massive center island topped with white Carrera marble, high-end appliances, and a spacious breakfast room flooded by natural light. A large butler pantry with a dumb waiter elevator, provides additional storage and staging space. Additionally, a spacious family room with a fireplace and a sunroom filled with natural light, complete with radiant heat and a wood-burning fireplace, provides access to the outdoor kitchen, pool, and spa. The second floor offers six family bedrooms, all with well appointed private baths, wide plank quarter sawn hardwood floors and walk-in closets. A large laundry room with double washers and dryers and extra storage rooms complete the second floor. The lower level presents a phenomenal entertainment area and amenities. It includes a spacious recreational room with an expansive bar, a movie room, a fully equipped service kitchen and a large climate-controlled wine room with an Eastern-inspired tasting room, an en-suite bedroom and a large professional-level gym (equipment included). Two separate changing/ locker rooms with full baths provide convenient access to the pool area. The exterior boasts stucco exterior with Ludowici tile roof, copper gutters, multiple Jerusalem limestone terraces, an in-ground pool, infinity edge spa, a large stone outdoor kitchen with seating, and a 4-car garage with radiant heat and custom built-ins. The home also includes a porte cocher and a large motor court. A whole house generator, Venetian plaster walls, eight fireplaces, state-of-the-art security, an elevator, three laundry rooms, dual staircases, and three levels of exceptional living. This stunning property offers a unique blend of luxury, comfort and privacy, creating an extraordinary estate in the heart of Lake Forest.

12133446

MLS ID

August 20, 2024

Listed

November 22, 2024

Updated

Map

261 E Onwentsia Road
Lake Forest IL, 60045

Interior Features

Bedrooms

8


Total Bathrooms

13


Full Bathrooms

10


Half Bathrooms

3


Interior Features

Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Special Millwork


Appliances

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood


Fireplace

Yes


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Central Air


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Natural Gas, Radiant

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

2.9 Acres


Exterior Features

Balcony, Deck, Patio, Dog Run, Brick Paver Patio, In Ground Pool, Outdoor Grill, Other


Lot Features

Fenced Yard, Landscaped


Roof

Tile


Sewer

Public Sewer

School Information

School District

67


High School

Lake Forest High School


Elementary School

Cherokee Elementary School

Other Property Details

Area Name

Lake Forest


Taxes

$79,284


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

21


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

4


Parking Total

14


View

No


County

Lake


Municipality

West Deerfield


Water Source

Lake Michigan


Pool

Yes

Courtesy of Compass, Elizabeth Wieneke,
Listing Contact: 847-732-4039 

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