930 E Rosemary Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

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$14,975,000
83 Days On Site

930 E Rosemary Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
8
Beds
8
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
11,787
SqFt
$1,270
/SqFt
1904
Built
County:
Lake
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the most coveted estates in the Midwest with a main house, attached coachhouse, guest house, pool, pool house, conservatory, and awe-inspiring gardens with 21 "rooms" spanning almost 9 acres, near Lake Michigan! This magnificent brick Georgian home was designed by noted architect Benjamin H. Marshall in 1904. He was an influential Chicago architect of the roaring 20's, most remembered for designing the Drake Hotel. The house was built for Mr. and Mrs. John T. Pirie. Mr. Pirie was president and heir to Carson, Pirie Scott & Company. The current owners purchased the estate from Laurance H. Armour, Jr. in 1988. The facade of the house reflects the Prairie School of architecture, with its row of wide windows, portico and three-story gable, with an Italianate influence featuring Tuscan columns and bowed windows. The spectacular landscape was designed in the 1920's by Rose Standish Nichols. This fabulous estate includes a breathtaking expanse of bentgrass lawns, majestic trees and a series of 21 awe-inspiring outdoor "rooms," most of which were created by the current owners who engaged prominent landscape architects throughout the development of the gardens. After the current homeowners took possession in 1988, they proceeded with a decade long house and garden renovation and expansion of remarkable stewardship enhancing the property to its current state of splendor. In the mid 90's two neighboring properties on Mayflower were purchased allowing for the expansion of the gardens and the addition of the pool house, pool and guest house. They extended the gardens well beyond the historic landscape plan employing the highest quality and nationally recognized architectural and landscape professionals, preserving its historical character and recreating a classic Lake Forest estate. The expansion was the most important events in the history of local country places in 60 years and significantly elevated the architectural quality of this section of Mayflower Road. There is elevator access to all four levels of the main house. The landscape is the collaboration of many including Tom and Kirsten Beeby, New York Garden Estate Landscape Architect & Designer Deborah Nevins, and local landscape architects Frank Mariani, Craig Bergmann, and P. Clifford Miller. The most important influence was the owner's passion and creative talent for gardening, as well as their love of nature that was the driving force behind this extraordinary one-of-a-kind landscape. There is arguably no other property like this in the country with its array of captivating garden rooms, lush, wooded ravine garden, exquisite millefleur seasonal garden beds and long-term mixed plantings, perfectly manicured hedges, majestic trees, espalier trees, and captivating beauty at every turn that brings inner peace, inspiration and exuberance showing that even in Chicago's diverse climate it is possible to have a wonderful English garden. The owner's passion for gardening and beauty is evident throughout this magnificent, meticulously maintained estate. Incredibly rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind Country House era estate in the heart of east Lake Forest near Lake Michigan and all that downtown Lake Forest offers.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$14,975,000
Days On Site 
83 Days
Bedrooms 
8
Inside Area (SqFt) 
11,787 sqft
Total Baths 
10
Full Baths 
8
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
8.68 Acres
Year Built 
1904
MLS® Number 
12131184
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$122,552.7
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 months agoStatus changed to Active
3 months agoListing first seen online
3 months agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
8.68
Attached Garage 
Yes
Direction Faces 
South
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
6
Parking 
Garage Door OpenerAsphaltGravelDrivewayAdditional ParkingCircular DrivewayAttached
Parking Spaces 
36
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security System
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
Georgian
Utilities 
Cable Available
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
HumidifierRangeMicrowaveDishwasherDisposalTrash CompactorRange HoodOtherGas Cooktop
Basement 
Sump PumpPartially FinishedFull
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living RoomMaster BedroomWood BurningMasonry
Fireplaces 
7
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Radiant
Interior 
Wet BarWalk-In Closet(s)Entrance FoyerPantryElevatorBuilt-in FeaturesBookcasesCoffered Ceiling(s)Granite Counters
Laundry Features 
Multiple LocationsSink
Window Features 
Bay Window(s)BlindsDisplay Window(s)ScreensStorm Window(s)Window Treatments
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 19X17Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 19X12Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 19X12Level - Main
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 27X17Level - Third
Bedroom 6 
Dimensions - 29X29Level - Third
Bedroom 7 
Dimensions - 13X10Level - Third
Bedroom 8 
Dimensions - 16X10Level - Second
Breakfast Room 
Dimensions - 20X18Level - Main
Den 
Dimensions - 22X22Level - Main
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 24X20Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 18X14Level - Main
Foyer 
Dimensions - 22X19Level - Main
Heated Sun Room 
Dimensions - 23X17Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 22X16Level - MainDescription - Island,Pantry-Butler,Pantry-Walk-in,Breakfast Room,Granite Counters
Laundry 
Dimensions - 13X6Level - Second
Library 
Dimensions - 20X17Level - Second
Living Room 
Dimensions - 44X22Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 26X21Level - Second
Office 
Dimensions - 18X9Level - Third
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Lot Features 
Irregular LotLandscapedGardenViews
Other Structures 
WorkshopGreenhouseGuest HousePergolaPool HouseSecond ResidenceGarage(s)See RemarksStorage
Patio And Porch 
PatioPorch
Pool Features 
In Ground
Roof 
Slate
Windows/Doors 
Bay Window(s)BlindsDisplay Window(s)ScreensStorm Window(s)Window Treatments
Community Features
Community Features 
CurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
MLS Area 
Lake Forest
School District 
Lake Forest High School
Township 
Shields
Schools
School District
Lake Forest High School
Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
High School
Lake Forest High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie's International Real Estate



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