1225 Sir William, Lake Forest IL 60045
Property Description
Located in the heart of the Arbor Ridge neighborhood, this fantastic Country French-style home has it all...beautiful updates, handsome finishes, high ceilings, open floor plan, hardwood floors, two staircases to all levels, a 3 car garage & a new roof. The dramatic two story foyer sets the tone opening to the impressive cathedral ceiling living room, the lovely dining room as well as the family room. The family room has a beautifully redone fireplace w/quartzite surround & leads to the breakfast room & kitchen. The first floor primary is at once private & well located w/vaulted ceiling, access to the back terrace & renovated bathroom w/heated floors, steam shower & 2 closets. Additionally the first floor has 2 1/2 baths, a mud room & a separate laundry room. The second floor boasts 3 bedrooms & 2 baths as well as a beautifully appointed home office located off the back staircase. The unbelievable lower level is a house in itself with a huge recreation room w/complete bar, a media room w/fireplace, an exercise room, a wine room, a bedroom/full bath as well as a sitting room w/newly added Murphy bed. Situated on a beautifully landscaped & hardscaped lot w/easy access to Everett School and Park.
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $1,749,000
- Property Taxes $27,357
- Square Feet 4820
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $362.86
- Year Built 1989
- Parking Type Garage
- Status Contingent
Rooms
- Total Rooms 14
- Basement E
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath F
- Room Size 18X23
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 17X18
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Carpet
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 15X18
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Carpet
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Bedroom 4
- Room Size 16X22
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Carpet
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Living Room
- Room Size 20X21
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Family Room
- Room Size 31X17
- Floor Level Main Level
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Dining Room
- Room Size 19X14
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Kitchen
- Room Size 18X15
- Kitchen Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Closet
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Basement
- Basement Description Finished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement Y
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name 5th Bdrm
- Additional Room Size 16X12
- Additional Room Level Lower
- Additional Room Flooring Stone
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name Recreation Rm
- Additional Room Size 41X19
- Additional Room Level Lower
- Additional Room Flooring Stone
Interior Features
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas, Forced Air
- Air Conditioning Central Air, Zoned
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Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces 3
- Type of Fireplace Gas Starter
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 31-40 Years
- Exterior Construction Brick,Stucco
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 3
- Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s)
Location
- County Lake
- Township West Deerfield
- Corporate Limits Lake Forest
- Directions to Property Everett West Of Waukegan To Telegraph, South To Lawrence, West To Sir William.
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Schools
- Elementary School District 67
- School Name Everett Elementary School
- Junior High District 67
- School Name Deer Path Middle School
- High School District: 115
- School Name Lake Forest High School
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Property Taxes
- Tax 27357
- Tax Year 2024
- Tax Exemptions Homeowner
- Parcel Identification Number 16074100010000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 120 X 188 X 105 X 106
- Acreage 0.52
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by: Compass | Phone: 847.250.6391
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