545 Circle Lane, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045


$1,575,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 3,645
Cost/Sqft: $453
Beds: 4
Baths: 4
Year Built: 1980
Property Taxes: $19,374
Days On Market: 1092
Lot Size: 1,08
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Description

Welcome to a nature lover's paradise. Truly a masterpiece of timeless design, typical of architect Balfour Lanza, dramatic spaces that live like pieces of art, seamlessly integrating natural beauty, bringing all that is outside in! A complete kitchen renovation in 2004 by Jeff Lynch incorporates natural materials that complement the enduring design, framing prairie gardens while offering seasonal glimpses of a sunrise over Lake Michigan. Top of the line Thermador ovens and gas range, 2 Miele dishwashers, 2 stainless sinks and garbage disposals, beverage center, and a Subzero will please the most discerning gourmet. The breakfast room is adjacent to the dining room making it ideal for large family gatherings, or use as a sitting room should one choose to do so. A mud room and large craft room compliment each other for laundry and mudroom overflow. The 1st floor entry offers a distinctive and versatile living space that is perfect for a baby grand piano and is inspiring in all seasons, encompassed by floor-to-ceiling windows. A cozy LIVING room is the place to LIVE in this home with an adjacent library/card room and large gas-start fireplace. Two bedrooms and a bath complete this floor, one with a Murphy bed allowing for a flexible conversion to a yoga studio with a large exterior yoga patio. The second-floor primary bedroom has a recently renovated Orren Pickell bath, 3 walk-in closets, and a balcony that is perfect for star-gazing or morning coffee while listening to the waves crashing on nearby Lake Michigan. Adjacent to the primary bedroom is a well appointed office, with privacy, built-ins and beautiful views to the southwest. A private 4th bedroom has an ensuite 3rd bath completes this floor. Enjoy the finished lower level with 2 ample storage rooms and a mechanical room with 3-zone HVAC. The outdoor space is as inviting as the indoor, with a spacious deck and boardwalk encircling the property and providing access to a free-standing, heated and cooled "gazebo" that is perfect as a home office, artist's studio, or enchanting all-season retreat. The pathway continues to the deeded access to Lake Michigan and a private beach shared by contiguous neighbors. New cedar shake roof in 2015 with cedar preservation treatment in 2022. The 2.5 car garage enjoys a heated, locked workshop with skylight. This home has been meticulously maintained and includes an outdoor sprinkler system, security system, and plenty of outdoor lighting. This combination of a premier neighborhood location, privacy, and home design are uncompromising. Welcome home!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1980
No
1.08
Lake
— / Not Applicable
11619610
16034020080000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Cherokee Elementary School
67
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
67 Not in DB
High School
Lake Forest High School
115 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
8 Nov, 2022 Sold $1,575,000 MRED MLS
4 Oct, 2022 Under contract $1,650,000 MRED MLS
13 Sep, 2022 Listed for sale $1,650,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
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Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 4
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Finished

Other Specifics

2
321X23X101X292X176
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2022 $19,374

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