Veterans United Realty
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280 S Basswood Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$1,099,000 Asking Price

5 beds
4 baths
3,715  sqft
Built in 1986

Spectacular and situated in desirable Onwentsia Gardens, this custom all brick home certainly has immense curb appeal and an inviting floor plan for both entertaining and family living. Features include hardwood floors (on both 1st and 2nd floors), high ceilings (over 9 feet), crown moldings, new Marvin windows, French doors, sky light, tray ceilings, 2 fireplaces with gas logs, and a 3 car attached garage. The gracious 2 story foyer is graced with a stunning curved staircase and Palladian window which opens to a grand sized living room with dentil moldings and lovely fireplace with marble surround. Separate dining room has tray ceiling, rich crown moldings, and Wainscoting. The large family room with wet bar, built-ins, and brick fireplace with gas logs also opens to the grand deck area and is accessible to the bright kitchen. This roomy kitchen with oak cabinets, island, new double ovens, desk area, pantry, and large eat-in breakfast room overlooks the expansive deck and beautifully landscaped backyard. Additionally, on the 1st floor there is a private bedroom with full bath that could serve either as guest/nanny quarters or a study/den area. Upstairs has all hardwood flooring with 4 additional bedrooms. The Primary suite boasts a tall tray ceiling, walk-in closets, and a luxury bath with double sinks, a whirlpool, and a separate shower. There is a large closet (33' x 15') adjacent to one of the master bedroom closets as well. The family bedroom closets are all walk-in, and there is an additional linen closet in the hallway. Downstairs a lovely curved stairway takes you to the basement, which provides copious storage space and work areas. A new hot water heater in 2024. There are many beautiful architectural designs and finishes seen throughout this spacious home on a half-acre lot. It is truly a remarkable home located in a neighborhood you will love!


Listing Status:
Backup
Date Added:
September 16, 2024 — 12 days ago
Listing Office:
Compass, Pat Purcell (847-975-1317)
Office Phone:
847-975-1317
MLS ID:
12160403

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 9 Foot, Pantry
Rooms:
Bedroom 5, Foyer, Breakfast Room
Master Bath:
Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
Appliances:
Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Sink
Basement:
Partial
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Gas Starter, Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick, Deck, Storms/Screens
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 3

Construction

General:
2 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved, Insurance, Other, 750.0, Annually
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
67
County:
Lake

Lot

Zoning:
16052021170000

Utilities

Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer,Sewer-Storm

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Compass, Pat Purcell

About Lake Forest, IL

Housing

Number of Units
8,051
Median Home Value
$804,554
Median Rent
$1,603

15.54% of housing units are renter occupied.

10.67% are vacant.

Commute

Car
41.71%
Public Transportation
8.26%
Walk to Work
2.20%
Work from Home
46.14%
Other
1.11%

The median travel time to work is 19 minutes.

People

Population
20,699
Median Age
47.20
Median Household Size
2.67

Education

High School
6.26%
Associate’s Degree
3.18%
Bachelor’s Degree
39.38%
Graduate Degree
40.33%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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