Expanded 1925 Lake Forest Estate Listed For $4.9M

LAKE FOREST, IL — Designed by Chicago architect Ambrose Cramer and built in 1925, this Lake Forest five-bedroom is "truly one-of-a-kind and in pristine condition," according to the its Realtor.com listing.

The property offers privacy and tranquility just south of downtown Lake Forest. Expanded and updated a decade ago by Hammond Beeby Architects, the nearly 7,400 square-feet home sits on a more-than-1-acre lot featuring "stunning gardens with exquisite water features," according to the listing.

The two-story home is topped with a Ludowici Clay tile roof and features intricate millwork throughout its 13 rooms.

There's a high-end gourmet kitchen with a butler's pantry, an office, a library, a heated sun room and hardwood flooring throughout.

Dual master bathrooms and dressing rooms have been updated.

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Plus, the home includes a three-car heated, attached garage, a wet bar and an internal elevator.

Property records indicate the home is owned by Lake Forest Hospital Director Emeritus Tyler Cain and his late wife Talbot through a trust.

Local school districts include Sheridan Elementary School, Deer Path Middle School and Lake Forest High School.

The home was listed Jan. 17 for $4.9 million.

• Address: 51 N Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois
• Price: $4,900,000
• Square Feet: 7398
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 5 Full and 3 Half Baths
• Built: 1925

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