Amazing 'Morton's' Mansion Has Private Beach, Pool, Library

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — This French Normandy home was built as the first home on Woodbridge Lane, with the original owner of this beautifully maintained 1928 home having built its wooden bridge. The nearly 7,000-square-foot mansion is situated on one-and-a-half acres of land with its own private beach and pool. It features amazing views in every direction and six full bedrooms and bathrooms.

It was listed last week for $8.9 million, a million under its asking price from 2012, the last time the property was on the market.

The house includes an amazing back patio with lakefront views, a library, a greenhouse and an enclosed porch overlooking the grounds.

According to property records, the property is owned by Zorine Morton, the widow of the late Chicago restaurateur Arnie—founder of Morton's Steakhouse and co-founder of the Playboy Clubs and Taste of Chicago.

• Address: 2445 Woodbridge Ln, Highland Park, Illinois
• Price: $8,900,000
• Square Feet: 6867
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 6 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1928
• Features: This remarkable 6 bedroom, 6.5 bath home is set on a private lane with 1.5-acres of land and private beach. This is a one-of-a-kind property. The sprawling lawn with lovely pool leads to a bluff overlooking the lake and the glorious lakefront. The private beach is spectacular. This home is designed to take advantage of stunning views in every direction. Large gracious rooms throughout home, with almost all rooms featuring a lake view. Spacious white eat-in kitchen with double Sub-Zero refrigerators, greenhouse, sunroom/porch overlooking the pool and grounds, library. Walk to all schools, town, and train. This is the first home built on charming Woodbridge Lane; the original owner built the wooden bridge. Beautifully maintained and enhanced over the years by long-time owners. A very special home.

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