500 McCormick Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$1,895,000 Asking Price

5 beds
8 baths
5,404  sqft
Built in 1971

This beautifully updated, brick Georgian home is just a short distance from Lake Michigan in the highly desirable Villa Turicum neighborhood! Located on just under an acre of partially wooded, professionally landscaped grounds, this wonderful home features all new bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, updated millwork throughout, a newer (2021) cedar shake roof, a new bluestone patio w/ pergola & new enlarged koi pond, and generous room sizes. There are 6 bedrooms in total - 5 on the 2nd floor and 1 in the basement - and the 5 bedrooms upstairs each have an ensuite bathroom. The Primary Suite's large walk-in closet was expanded by the current homeowners to incorporate a 2nd floor laundry. The gourmet kitchen & breakfast room feature high-end appliances (Viking Professional 6-burner range w/ double ovens, Sub Zero refrigerator, Fisher-Paykel dishwasher drawers), a huge island w/ multiple seating, tons of counter space, skylights, and a wall of windows overlooking the fabulous patio & backyard. The family room features a lovely fireplace, built-ins, and a new wet bar. The large, formal living room has plenty of space for a piano or multiple seating areas. The updated office is right off the living room and provides privacy, comfort, and lovely views of the backyard & koi pond. Upstairs, there is a large space above the garage w/ an ensuite bath that can be a 5th bedroom or a bonus room. The basement has a large playroom/2nd family room w/ fireplace, a 6th bedroom, a large recreation room w/ new luxury vinyl flooring, storage space, laundry, and a full bathroom. Outside, the stunning grounds feature a fully fenced backyard, a new bluestone patio w/ pergola, seating walls and plenty of room for a fire pit and grill, a lovely koi pond, a Rain Bird irrigation system, and lots of mature trees. The home also has a deep, 3-car garage w/ room for storage. Move right in and enjoy this fabulous home!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Rooms:
Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Office, Utility Room-Lower Level, Bonus Room, Other Room
Master Bath:
Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
Appliances:
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations, Sink
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air, Zoned
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Fireplaces: 3
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick, Patio, Other, Pergola
Style:
Georgian
Parking:
Side Apron, Parking spaces: 7

Construction

Roofing:
Shake
General:
2 Stories, Concrete Perimeter

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
16033030110000

Utilities

Utilities:
200+ Amp Service
Water:
Public
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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