900 Ringwood Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045


$3,600,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 11,742
Cost/Sqft: $383
Beds: 7
Baths: 12
Year Built: 1916
Property Taxes: $77,255
Days On Market: 728
Lot Size: 3,80
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Description

Custom designed and built by Perkins, Fellows and Hamilton for Mrs. Cyrus McCormick in 1916, this spectacular estate is set on 3.8 wooded acres in the heart of East Lake Forest. The house most resembles an early European Manor home exemplifying elegance and grace. Entering the grounds through the handsome iron gates, one is struck by the grandeur of the house and the mature landscaping in its unique, wooded setting, hence its name "The House in the Woods". You are welcomed into the reception hall with French limestone floor, marble walls, paneled walnut ceiling and delicately carved walnut woodwork. The soft patina of the teak and rosewood floors, the handsome fireplaces, and the carved and cast motifs of animals and plants are reminiscent of a by-gone era and speak to this meticulously maintained and lovingly preserved home perfect for today's lifestyle. A fabulous floor plan including 10 bedrooms, 8 full and 4 half baths, 10 fireplaces, gracious room sizes, 10' ceilings and a heavy slate roof are just a few of the features to be noted. Views of the breath-taking backyard are evident from most of the rooms and the bluestone terrace invites you to the inground pool positioned in the southwest part of the yard. The Primary Suite with sitting room, sunroom, two fireplaces, walk in closet and private bath is luxury at its finest. Additional ensuite bedrooms, a guest wing, an elevator, a wine cellar and a basketball court are just some of the other amenities this one-of-a-kind home offers.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1916
No
3.8
Lake
— / Not Applicable
11935499
12343080150000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Sheridan 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:
5 Sep, 2024 Sold $3,600,000 MRED MLS
26 Mar, 2024 Under contract $4,495,000 MRED MLS
23 Nov, 2023 Listed for sale $4,495,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 7
Bedrooms Above Ground: 7
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 12
Partial Bathrooms: 4
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Unfinished

Other Specifics

4
Asphalt
510.79X158.22X114.54X454.5
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2024 $77,255

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