379 Bridle Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$2,249,000 Asking Price

6 beds
8 baths
5,700  sqft
Built in 1988

Designed and built by Gene Martin in 1988, this fabulous home exudes sophistication, grandeur and New England charm! Sitting on 1.38 gorgeous acres, this beautiful home with new finishes boasts lovely architectural details, millwork, hardwood and stone flooring, high ceilings, and an abundance of natural light. There is a 1st floor bedroom w/ full bath, 5 bedroom suites on the 2nd floor and 1 or 2 bedrooms in the lower level, 6 full and 2 half baths and 4 gas start/gas log fireplaces. The grand foyer, with formal powder room, is flanked by an elegant dining room with wainscoting and a generous living room with exquisite gas fireplace w/ marble surround, a large bay window, door to the library and is open to an inviting sunroom with three walls of arched windows. The expansive gourmet kitchen has top of the line appliances, stone counters, a huge center island with seating for 6, walk-in pantry, wine closet, breakfast area with French doors to the back deck, and is open to the large family room with beautiful stone fireplace and another set of French doors to the lush backyard. Off the family room is a beautiful library with onyx marble surround gas fireplace and built-in bookshelves. The back hall leads to a large mudroom with slate flooring and custom built-ins, a door to the oversized three-car garage, service entrance door, door to the backyard and a bright separate laundry room with built-in cabinetry. Also on this floor is a lovely bedroom, a full bath and the back staircase. The second floor has a huge primary suite with a sitting area with fireplace, large bath w/ separate water closet, walk in shower, jetted tub, and a huge walk-in closet. There are also 4 additional bedrooms, 2 large en-suite bedrooms, and 2 large bedrooms w/ a shared bath. The bonus third floor is a hidden gem with a plush 1920's style home theatre w/ deluxe seating for 12, a concessions area, billiards area, handsome half bath and a private office w/ built-in bookshelves. The full lower level has 1 bedroom, 1 exercise room, a large recreation room, kitchen area, full bath, a large storage room and mechanical room with space for additional storage. The circular drive leads to a large parking area on the side of the house near the oversized three-car attached garage. The deck has plenty of room for entertaining, grilling and enjoying the beautiful sunsets. The professionally landscaped property features lovely plantings, gardens and mature trees throughout. New carpet and fresh neutral paint on the exterior and interior spaces. This residence has been meticulously cared for and improved by the current owners and is a must see! Move right in and enjoy all that this amazing home has to offer!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bar-Wet, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Some Carpeting, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatment, Some Wood Floors, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
Rooms:
Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Library, Office, Sun Room, Theatre Room
Master Bath:
Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Bidet
Appliances:
Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air, Zoned
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Gas Starter, Fireplaces: 4
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Cedar, Deck
Style:
Colonial
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 3

Construction

Roofing:
Shake
General:
3 Stories, Concrete Perimeter

Location

HOA Amenities:
Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, 0.0, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
67
County:
Lake

Lot

Zoning:
16054100010000

Utilities

Utilities:
Service - 400 Amp or Greater
Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
@properties Christie's International Real Estate, Ann Lyon

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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