Active
930 E Rosemary Road
Lake Forest IL, 60045
$14,975,000
$1,270.47 per sqft
Active
8 Beds
10 Baths
11,787 sqft
Residential
Built in 1904
Courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the most coveted estates in the Midwest with a main house, attached coachhouse, guest house, pool, pool house, conservatory, and awe-inspiring gardens with 21 "rooms" spanning almost 9 acres, near Lake Michigan! This magnificent brick Georgian home was designed by noted architect Benjamin H. Marshall in 1904. He was an influential Chicago architect of the roaring 20's, most remembered for designing the Drake Hotel. The house was built for Mr. and Mrs. John T. Pirie. Mr. Pirie was president and heir to Carson, Pirie Scott & Company. The current owners purchased the estate from Laurance H. Armour, Jr. in 1988. The facade of the house reflects the Prairie School of architecture, with its row of wide windows, portico and three-story gable, with an Italianate influence featuring Tuscan columns and bowed windows. The spectacular landscape was designed in the 1920's by Rose Standish Nichols. This fabulous estate includes a breathtaking expanse of bentgrass lawns, majestic trees and a series of 21 awe-inspiring outdoor "rooms," most of which were created by the current owners who engaged prominent landscape architects throughout the development of the gardens. After the current homeowners took possession in 1988, they proceeded with a decade long house and garden renovation and expansion of remarkable stewardship enhancing the property to its current state of splendor. In the mid 90's two neighboring properties on Mayflower were purchased allowing for the expansion of the gardens and the addition of the pool house, pool and guest house. They extended the gardens well beyond the historic landscape plan employing the highest quality and nationally recognized architectural and landscape professionals, preserving its historical character and recreating a classic Lake Forest estate. The expansion was the most important events in the history of local country places in 60 years and significantly elevated the architectural quality of this section of Mayflower Road. There is elevator access to all four levels of the main house. The landscape is the collaboration of many including Tom and Kirsten Beeby, New York Garden Estate Landscape Architect & Designer Deborah Nevins, and local landscape architects Frank Mariani, Craig Bergmann, and P. Clifford Miller. The most important influence was the owner's passion and creative talent for gardening, as well as their love of nature that was the driving force behind this extraordinary one-of-a-kind landscape. There is arguably no other property like this in the country with its array of captivating garden rooms, lush, wooded ravine garden, exquisite millefleur seasonal garden beds and long-term mixed plantings, perfectly manicured hedges, majestic trees, espalier trees, and captivating beauty at every turn that brings inner peace, inspiration and exuberance showing that even in Chicago's diverse climate it is possible to have a wonderful English garden. The owner's passion for gardening and beauty is evident throughout this magnificent, meticulously maintained estate. Incredibly rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind Country House era estate in the heart of east Lake Forest near Lake Michigan and all that downtown Lake Forest offers.
12131184
MLSⓇ ID
August 15, 2024
Listed
November 24, 2024
Updated
Map
930 E Rosemary Road
Lake Forest IL, 60045
Interior Features
Bedrooms
8
Total Bathrooms
10
Full Bathrooms
8
Half Bathrooms
2
Interior Features
Bar-Wet, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Ceilings - 9 Foot, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Some Insulated Wndws, Some Storm Doors, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp, Pantry
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Range Hood, Other, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Cooktop
Laundry Description
Multiple Locations, Sink
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Wood Burning, Masonry, More than one
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Radiant
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
8.68 Acres
Exterior Features
Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens, Breezeway, Workshop
Lot Features
Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Garden, Outdoor Lighting, Views, Sidewalks, Streetlights, Wood Fence
Architectual Style
Georgian
Roof
Slate
Sewer
Public Sewer
School Information
School District
67
High School
Lake Forest High School
Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School
Other Property Details
Area Name
Lake Forest
Taxes
$122,553
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
102
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
6
Parking
Driveway, Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Carriage House, Motorized Gate, Rear/Side Entry
Parking Total
36
View
No
County
Lake
Municipality
Shields
Water Source
Public
Pool
Yes
Courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate, Ann Lyon,
Listing Contact: 847-828-9991
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