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  • Price$9,750
  • Beds6
  • Baths Full5
  • Baths Half1
  • SQFT5,405
  • Built1989

920 Mount Vernon Avenue, Lake Forest

Impressive quality, custom-built home in Lake Forest's coveted Country Place subdivision. Quality built in 1989 for the current owner, this luxurious home has approximately 5,600 sq ft above grade and 2,500 sq ft in the walk-out finished lower level. There are high ceilings, spacious rooms, curved walls, and tall windows that capture inviting views of the outdoors! The light and bright interior was freshly painted (12/2023). The circular brick-paved driveway leads to a beautiful all brick exterior with concrete tile roof, a 3-car garage, and a sophisticated waterfall feature near the front entry. Inside, the gracious marble foyer provides a warm welcome. Through the foyer, the captivating curved white oak staircase is an architectural gem that leads to all levels. The spacious living room has a fireplace, hardwood flooring, and windows that show beautiful views of the outdoors. The formal dining room has a wet bar and hardwood flooring and also many beautiful windows. The kitchen with island, sunny breakfast room and huge walk-in pantry is near the dining room. The spectacular family room has a two-story vaulted ceiling, brick fireplace and doors that lead to the rear yard. The 6th bedroom (guest suite) is conveniently located on the main entry level. Upstairs, there are 5 spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths, a full-size laundry room and a small room with wet bar that can be used as a beverage/coffee station, study room or prayer room. The luxurious primary bedroom suite boasts a vaulted ceiling, balcony, bath with separate shower and tub, private WC, dressing room, walk-in closet, and office/sitting room. This office is ideal as a quiet place to work after hours. Downstairs, the walk-out lower level offers entertainment for all! There is a theater area, bar/kitchenette, dance floor, recreation room, exercise area with mirrored walls, full bath, storage and more! This level opens to the large, wooded rear yard. Outside, the 1.38-acre parcel is professionally landscaped with specimen plantings and mature trees. This one-of-a-kind home offers deluxe living in an exquisite Lake Forest estate setting.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #11951518
  • Price$9,750
  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms6.00
  • Full Baths5
  • Half Baths1
  • Square Footage5,405
  • Acres0.00
  • Year Built1989
  • TypeResidential Lease
  • Sub-TypeResidential Lease
  • StatusActive
  • Taxes$0

Amenities

  • AmenitiesNone
  • Parking Spaces3
  • # of Garages3
  • GaragesGarage Door Opener(s),Heated

Exterior

  • ExteriorBrick
  • Exterior FeaturesBalcony, Deck
  • Lot DescriptionLandscaped, Wooded
  • RoofOther
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter

Additional Information

  • Days on Market121

Community Information

  • Address920 Mount Vernon Avenue
  • AreaLake Forest
  • CityLake Forest
  • CountyLake
  • StateIL
  • Zip Code60045

Interior

  • Interior FeaturesVaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Second Floor Laundry, Separate Dining Room
  • AppliancesDouble Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Range Hood
  • HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
  • CoolingCentral Air
  • FireplaceYes
  • # of Fireplaces4
  • FireplacesWood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Stories2 Stories

School Information

  • District115
  • ElementaryCherokee Elementary School
  • MiddleDeer Path Middle School
  • HighLake Forest High School

Listing Details

  • Listing Office@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Listing information last updated on May 1st, 2024 at 9:23pm CDT.