Wow! House: Magnificent "Fairlawn" Estate with Outdoor Pool

Address: 965 E Deerpath Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 9.5
Square Feet: 13,650 sqft

Cost: $7,500,000

Built: 1925

Secluded behind Arbor Vitae at the entrance drive, a gravel courtyard beckons. The symmetry of the red brick 8 bedroom, 8 full and 3 half bath Georgian design delights on arrival. Built in 1925 by New York-based architects, Delano and Aldrich, "Fairlawn" is in a category by itself. For beauty, for gracious elegance, for majestic room sizes, flowing floor plan and for pure liveability. The magnificent residence is sited on over 3 acres of spectacular "green" gardens. designed as a series of rooms, the grounds provide varied interest and wonder. strolling about will feed your soul. there is always something new to appreciate. amenities to the estate include an outdoor pool, a 2 bedroom coach house/guest house, a greenhouse and a 7-car garage, all of which may be reached from the main house by a tunnel. Other features include bedrooms with en suite baths, 11 wood-burning fireplaces, a 3rd-floor studio and south-facing exposure. Just a short walk to Lake Michigan, Forest Park and more.

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