965 E Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Find on Map

Sold for $5,650,000 ($415/SQ FT)

Estimated $37,275/month View My Payment

8 Bedrooms | 8 Full Baths, 3 Half Baths
MLS#: 11464563 | Status: Sold on Nov 07, 2022

Fairlawn , designed by Delano & Aldrich,Privately secluded Estate with a gated entrance. The symmetry of the red brick Georgian design delights on arrival. Designed in 1923 by New York-based architects, Delano and Aldrich, Fairlawn is in a category by itself. . Reflecting gracious elegance, majestic room sizes and a flowing floor plan. This magnificent residence sits on 3.16 acres of spectacular green gardens that was designed as a series of rooms. As one of the finest residences along Chicago's North Shore, Fairlawn was completed in 1925. Symmetrical scale rooms with high ceilings, cozy fireplaces, a paneled library, a sun room with beautiful murals, grand living/ball room and dining room. The third floor hosts a fun domed space. There is a new kitchen with custom cabinets & top of the line appliances, it opens up to the family room & has easy access to the pool. There are 7 car garages attached to the main house by a heated tunnel. The separate coach house includes: bedroom, bathroom, Kitchen & a living room. There is a green house. Recent updates : new boiler system, new kitchen, Bluestone patio around the pool, Ruckus Wi-Fi system throughout & hot water heaters. Fairlawn is a private retreat, located in the heart of East Lake Forest, across from the beach & the park. History :in 1857 Farwell purchased 18 acres. Fairlawn was built in 1870 by Senator Charles Benjamin Farwell who was one of Lake Forest's original settlers. 1891 the first golf game reported in the midwest teed off on a small seven hole course built on the estate front yard. In 1920: the house burned to the ground. It was rebuilt in 1923 by his daughter Grace, founder of the Chicago Arts Club. The estate has been through many changes . In 1950 the property was subdivided into 9 lots. Today Fairlawn sits on 3.16 spectacular acres.

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Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Realty

Sold by: Coldwell Banker Realty

This Lake Forest, Il Detached Single is located at 965 E Deerpath Road in and has 8 bedrooms, 8 full & 3 half bathrooms with approx 13,602 square feet and a Full Unfinished,cellar,exterior Access,storage Space Basement. It has been listed For Sale on Blue Fence for days and is currently Closed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS#: 11464563) with a list price of $ 6,500,000 or a price per sqft of $ 415.

965 E Deerpath Road is located within the Lake Forest City Limits, 60045 zip code and in Lake County Illinois. The Detached Single property was built in 1925 with a lot size of 3.0-3.99 Acres and has Garage with 7 Spaces. School age children living at 965 E Deerpath Road would go to Elementary School at Sheridan Elementary School (District 67), Middle School at Deer Path Middle School (District 67) and High School at Lake Forest High School (District 115).

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MLS#: 11464563 | Status: Sold on Nov 07, 2022

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