1161 Winwood Drive, Lake Forest IL 60045
$1,199,000

1161 Winwood Drive, Lake Forest IL 60045

$1,199,000
New
Lake Forest Detached Single

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Property Description

Situated on 1.38 lush acres just steps from the Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve and Elawa Farm, this sprawling ranch is a true haven for nature and recreation lovers. From the private courtyard, accessible from many rooms, to the serene indoor pool, this home is a delight in all seasons! The flexible one-story floor plan is open and bright and features cathedral and wood-beamed ceilings, 3 fireplaces, hardwood floors and skylights. Enjoy the generous room sizes and a fabulous flow for living and entertaining with large sun filled windows with picture perfect views of the outdoors. The spacious eat-in kitchen, with center island flows into the adjacent sunroom; Living room, Dining room and Family room, all with separate fireplaces! Tucked away from the living area for quiet and privacy are 4 gracious bedrooms and 3 full baths, including the Primary suite, in it's own wing, with an abundance of closets and a spa-like bath with double vanities, separate shower and soaking tub. Extra storage and living space in the basement that includes a rec room and space for an office and workout area, or craft room. Enjoy the private deck from the large, fenced backyard, surrounded by mature trees.

Features & Information

Key Details
  • List Price $1,199,000
  • Property Taxes $19,040
  • Square Feet 6171
  • Year Built 1955
  • Status New
  • Market Time 1

Rooms
  • Total Rooms 12
  • Number of Bedrooms 4
  • Number of Bathrooms 4.2

  • Primary Bedroom
  • Room Size 18X17
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Primary Bathroom Full,Tub & Separate Shwr

  • Bedroom 2
  • Room Size 16X13
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Bedroom 3
  • Room Size 14X13
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Bedroom 4
  • Room Size 13X12
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Living Room
  • Room Size 29X22
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Bamboo

  • Family Room
  • Room Size 22X15
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Dining Room
  • Room Size 25X16
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Kitchen
  • Room Size 20X16
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Terracotta

Additional Rooms

  • Foyer
  • Room Size 12X05
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Terracotta

  • Heated Sun Room
  • Room Size 28X10
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Terracotta

  • Other Room
  • Room Size 40X30
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Tile

  • Game Room
  • Room Size 23X22
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Breakfast Room
  • Room Size 20X09
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Terracotta

  • Storage
  • Room Size 16X06
  • Floor Level Main

  • Recreation Room
  • Room Size 20X18
  • Floor Level Basement
  • Flooring Carpet

  • Laundry
  • Room Size 09X08
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Tile

Interior Features

  • Appliances
  • Appliances Included Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop

  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heating Type Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning Central Air

  • Fireplace
  • # of Fireplaces 3
  • Type of Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Dining Room

Exterior Features

  • Building Information
  • Age of Building 71-80 Years
  • Recent Rehab Yes
  • Rehab Year 2013

  • Parking
  • # of Cars 2

Location
  • County Lake
  • Township Shields
  • Corporate Limits Lake Forest
  • Directions to Property Waukegan Rd, N Of Deerpath, W On Winwood To Home.

  • Schools
  • Elementary School District 67
  • Junior High District 67
  • High School District: 115
  • School Name Lake Forest High School

  • Property Taxes
  • Tax 19040
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Tax Exemptions None
  • Parcel Identification Number 12304010020000

  • Lot Information
  • Lot Size 1.0-1.99 Acres

Listed by Janet Borden for Compass | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

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