730 Ridge Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
$2,226,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 11,086 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $135 |
| Beds: | 8 |
| Baths: | 11 |
| Year Built: | 1925 |
| Property Taxes: | $44,541 |
| Days On Market: | 1885 |
| Lot Size: | 5,79 |
Description
Auction! $1,500,000 is the suggested opening bid for the online auction, not an asking price; the reserve price is higher. This architecturally significant English country estate, with ties to Marshall Field and Daniel Burnham, was built in 1925. Whitehall sits gracefully upon nearly six acres of rolling green grounds with stunning views of its impeccably maintained English gardens. A large, well maintained, inground pool is the centerpiece of this home's expansive and impressive backyard entertaining areas. This stately manor home with its brick and stone exterior features timeless interior finishes, including many recaptured from England's Shrewsbury Castle circa 1500's. Arguably one of the finest estates designed by Burnham, it boasts both grand entertaining rooms and intimate spaces, high ceilings throughout, eight bedrooms, five full and five half bathrooms, 6 fireplaces, garage parking for five cars, an apartment over one of the garages, and an English pub style entertaining area and bar on the third floor of the home. Appointed with exquisite materials not commonly used in today's construction, from the clay roof, zinc gutters and intricate millwork imported from England throughout, this home would be prohibitively expensive to build today. This is a truly unique opportunity to own a piece of history. Place your winning bid today and begin making your memories in this storybook setting only a lucky few have called home. Pre-auction offers highly encouraged! This property is expected to sell prior to the online auction. The 6% buyer's premium applies: Your client's offer plus 6% = total purchase price. **SUFFICIENT PROOF OF FUNDS REQUIRED FOR ALL SHOWINGS** ***DO NOT SEND CLIENTS TO WALK THE PROPERTY! ACCOMPANIED TOURS ONLY!***
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| English | |
| 1925 | |
| Partial,Walkout | |
| — | |
| No | |
| 5.79 |
| Lake | |
| — | |
| 0 / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 10863566 | |
| 16053010870000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Cherokee Elementary School |
67 | — | |
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Middle School
Deer Path Middle School |
67 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Lake Forest High School |
115 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec, 2020 | Sold | $2,226,000 | MRED MLS |
| 19 Oct, 2020 | Under contract | $1,500,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $1,500,000 | MRED MLS |
| 18 Sep, 2020 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 8
Bedrooms Above Ground: 8
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Full Bathrooms: 10
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Bedroom 7,Bedroom 8,Breakfast Room,Foyer,Library,Office,Recreation Room
Basement Description: Unfinished,Crawl,Exterior Access
Other Specifics
| 5 | |
| Concrete Perimeter | |
| Asphalt,Circular | |
| Balcony, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens | |
| Irregular Lot,Landscaped,Wooded,Mature Trees | |
| 75X799X437X435X450X275 | |
| — | |
| Full | |
| Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Laundry, Second Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s) | |
| Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Range Hood | |
| Not in DB | |
| — | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $44,541 |
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