Just off the shores of Lake Michigan, sits an idyllic estate unlike any on the North Shore of Chicago. 22 miles from the city on a quiet cul-de-sac, a pebbled circular driveway escorts you to the gated motor court with a porte-cochere that houses a five-car split garage. Patterned after old-world mansions, Jacobs designed and built a vintage-inspired home that draws inspiration from both English and French influences. Custom built with painstaking detail to replicate a home of a bygone era. Identified by its craftmanship and time-worn finishes as hand-trowled plaster, arched doorways, aged slate roof, barreled ceilings, wrought iron gates, limestone entry, copper accents, reclaimed and hand-scraped wood flooring, prominent base and crown moldings and dramatically high ceilings make this home architecturally significant inside and out. This estate takes elevated finishes to a new high adding secret playrooms, hidden storage, and drama throughout. Around every corner, there is an intricate mix of old and new creating a one-of-a-kind family home. From a sunny conservatory to a vintage-inspired telephone booth, to a gated wine room off the dining area, a hidden reading nook, whimsical kids playroom with homework stations a massage room, and gym. The 2,000 sq ft kitchen designed by an Iron Chef was created for a serious cook to look a century old and function for a modern lifestyle. The footprint is divided into zones, including a prep station with a nickel trough sink with a custom-built hand sprayer and commercial-grade retractable hose. The cooking alcove houses 4 ovens, 8 cooktops, an indoor BBQ, flat top grill, french cooktop, steamer, a pass-through service area, and a separate breakfast room with window seating. Two islands serve as the heart of the kitchen, one for prepping and one for eating. The industrial stainless steel is offset by terra cotta flooring, dark walnut, and honed marble countertops. Restaurant grade amenities include a walk-in fridge/ cooler, salamander, copper hoods and stone arched walls. This 23 room estate features 8 bedrooms with guests suites and nanny quarters, 9 full baths, 3 half baths, 6 wood burning fireplaces, elevator, 2 laundry rooms and balconies off the bedrooms overlooking the pool and pergola. Primary suite has his/her bathrooms.The property's acreage includes a 45 ft pool with slide, sun-shelf, and fountains, fire pit, veranda with swings, vegetable/floral gardens with a rock area for playground. Builder's own home has graced the cover of national publications. This home is a rare find that combines a flawless combination of unmatched style, grace and tradition. Walk-out lower level comprises 5,000 sq. ft. of entertainment space, 2 guest rooms with jack and jill marble bath, nanny suite and cabana