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$14,975,000

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8 Beds

9 Baths

11,787 SqFt

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930 E Rosemary RD Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 11,787 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,270

MLS Listing ID 12265838

Style Georgian

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 8

Half Baths 2

Year Built 1912

Annual Tax Amount $122,552

Tax Year 2023

Lot Size 8.680 Acres

Lot Dimensions 378100

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the most coveted estates in the Midwest with a main house, attached coach house, guest house, pool, pool house, conservatory, and awe-inspiring gardens with 21 "garden rooms" spanning almost 9 acres, near Lake Michigan! This magnificent brick Georgian home was designed by noted architect Benjamin H. Marshall in 1904 and enlarged by Thomas Beeby in 1996. Marshall 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 also reflects elements of Prairie School 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 Road were purchased allowing for the expansion of the gardens and the addition of the pool house, pool and guest house, all designed by noted architect, Thomas Beeby. 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 one of 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 Landscape Architect & Designer Deborah Nevins, English garden designer Rosemary Verey, 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. The main house, pool house and guest house all boast exquisite details including some Berger Jewell flooring, high ceilings, intricate millwork, gorgeous fireplaces, interiors by Colefax & Fowler and in the main house a stunning bifurcated staircase with an amazing library at the mezzanine. 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.

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Lake Forest

Rooms

Basement Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Full

Interior

Interior Features Wet Bar, Elevator, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood, Carpet

Fireplaces Number 7

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Masonry, More than one

Equipment TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Multiple Water Heaters, Security Cameras, Water Heater-Gas

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Range Hood, Other, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier

Laundry Upper Level, Multiple Locations, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Breezeway, Lighting

Garage Spaces 6.0

Community Features Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Roof Type Slate

Building

Lot Description Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Garden, Views

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Brick, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Structure Type Brick

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Sheridan Elementary School

Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School

High Schools Lake Forest High School

School District 67 , 67, 115

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

Listed by Ann Lyon • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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