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Key Details
Sold Price $5,000,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 24,500 sqft
Price per Sqft $204
MLS Listing ID 10015247
Sold Date 08/28/20
Style English
Bedrooms 10
Full Baths 11
Half Baths 4
Year Built 1917
Annual Tax Amount $138,360
Tax Year 2019
Lot Size 5.404 Acres
Lot Dimensions 235224
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Set on over 5 private acres with approximately 400'of beach is Illinois' most architecturally significant estate on Lake Michigan, Mayflower Place, which hosted royalty several times in its history. This estate was meticulously renovated & restored in 1987 & 1988 by 70 craftsmen and European artists. The superior construction and level of intricate hand-carved architectural details and finishes rival the grand estates on the east coast. Built of durable materials, this concrete and brick structure features hand-carved limestone, monumental limestone stairs, fountains and balustrades, exquisite plaster relief ceilings, a slate roof w/ decorative copper details & scuppers, & leaded glass windows w/ limestone surrounds. Enjoy over 400' of Lakefront, 28 rms/12 beds/11.4 baths and 11 exquisite fireplaces. An opportunity of a lifetime! One must see it to grasp its beauty & truly appreciate the level of detail rarely seen today & impossible to replicate. Truly spectacular in every way! One-of-a-kind
Location
State IL
County Lake
Area Lake Forest
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Bar-Wet, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiator(s), Zoned
Cooling Central Air, Space Pac, Zoned
Fireplaces Number 9
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Equipment Humidifier, Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Generator
Fireplace Y
Appliance Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Disposal, Trash Compactor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Patio, Roof Deck, Brick Paver Patio
Community Features Lake, Water Rights, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Roof Type Slate
Building
Lot Description Beach, Lake Front, Landscaped, Water Rights, Mature Trees
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
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
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Bought with Ann Lyon • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago