Lakefront Winnetka Mansion On Market for First Time in Years

WINNETKA, IL - A home on Winnetka’s lakefront that hasn’t been available in more than two decades is on the market.

And it serves as just about the perfect example of the good life on Chicago’s North Shore.

The home at 1235 Whitebridge Lane is steps from Lake Michigan. It has a long brick driveway and all the not-so-standard amenities like an indoor swimming pool and spa, exercise room, rec room and locker room near the pool. A dumbwaiter and extra storage space make for a convenient lifestyle.

Several rooms in the 5-bed, 6-bath house designed by Gary Frank have stunning views of the lake. A private beach provides even more of that "Shore" life.

It’s listed by Coldwell Banker for $6.395 million. Three laundry rooms are also included.

The residence is the former home of the late Stanley Golder, a mentor to Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, according to a Crain’s report. The owner is Golder’s wife, Joan Golder. Stanley Golder never saw his name on the deed, but did live there.

Stanley Golder, who died in 2000, has been called by Rauner as “a father figure” and “mentor.” As a private-equity executive, he helped startup Federal Express and recruited Rauner to join his firm in 1981.