920 Mount Vernon Avenue
Lake Forest, IL
60045
About this home
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, 400 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 en suite guest bedroom 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. Cosmetic updating costs for optional kitchen and bathroom renovations have been considered in the asking price.