Estate Built By 'Plan Of Chicago' Co-Author Has Price Cut To Under $3.5M

LAKE FOREST, IL — The Lake Forest estate built by the co-author of the 1909 Plan of Chicago, Edward H. Bennett, saw its latest price drop last month.

Now, you can own a truly historic piece of Chicago architecture for under $3.4 million. Bennett built the French Renaissance-style estate in 1916.

Its main building is more than 9,300 square feet, and the two acre lot features two other buildings, including a six-room coach house and an artist's studio.

The property, dubbed "Bagatelle," includes a fountain with a smaller version of the Buckingham Fountain, which Bennett designed.

It was originally listed for $4.25 million in April 2015. Former Sears CEO Alan Lacy is the house's current owner, according to Crain's.

• Address: 89 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois
• Price: $3,395,000
• Square Feet: 9314
• Bedrooms: 9
• Bathrooms: 6 Full and 3 Half Baths
• Built: 1916
• Features: Architect Edward H. Bennett's 1916 'Bagatelle' is a splendid example of the French Renaissance style. Created as his personal residence, Bennett embraced elegance and symmetry in this quintessential French estate. There are over 2 acres of picturesque landscape that offer inspiring southern vistas of the axial garden with fountain. The gardens are superb and south-facing. Additional structures include a six-room coach house, an in-ground swimming pool and 1936 Art Moderne studio. The entire estate has been uniquely well preserved and maintained. It is a tranquil and quiet residence, yet steps from town, schools and the LF metra station. Bagatelle was a personal achievement of Bennett, who designed Chicago's iconic Michigan Avenue Bridge and Buckingham Fountain. He also co-authored the 1909 'Plan of Chicago' with Daniel Burnham. Bagatelle is on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information on this property, contact the listing agent, Mona Hellinga at (847) 814-1855 or mhellinga@koenigrubloff.com.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.