261 E Onwentsia Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
- 8 beds
- 13 baths
- 11,542 sqft
- ~3 acre lot
- $647 per sqft
- 2009 build
- – on site
This stunning East Lake Forest estate combines elegant architecture with natural beauty, sitting on nearly three gated acres in the heart of town. Designed in collaboration with the renowned architect Darcy Bonner in 2010 it's a perfect blend of style, function, and peaceful living with a Santa Barbara vibe. The property is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, native plants, fruit orchard and plenty of privacy. The home features clean lines, high ceilings, and big windows that flood the space with natural light and offer gorgeous views from every room. The grand foyer leads into a spacious living room with a central bronze clad fireplace and a stylish bar, plus multiple French doors that open to a stone terrace. The dining room is equally impressive with a glass fireplace, a platinum leafed ceiling, and hardwood floors with a unique nickel inlay. The first floor primary suite is a true retreat, with a cozy fireplace, a sunroom, and a luxurious bath offering ebony vanities, a massive steam shower and waterfall jetted tub. French doors open to a private fully enclosed patio. The dressing room is custom-designed with English hickory built-ins and unique details. There's also a discrete staircase leading to a private meditation/yoga room on the third floor, plus a second large dressing room below. A lovely sitting room featuring vaulted ceilings, a charming fireplace and handsome built-ins with a hidden door to a leather-clad library with a striking fireplace and art niches. The kitchen is a dream for anyone who loves to cook, with gorgeous cerused white oak cabinets with polished nickel accents, and a massive center island topped with Carrera marble. The adjacent breakfast room is filled with natural light, and there's a butler's pantry with a dumbwaiter elevator for convenience. The spacious family room has high barreled ceilings, a limestone surround fireplace and connects to the sunroom, which opens out to the pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen. Upstairs, there are six spacious family bedrooms, all with private baths with sky lights, walk-in closets, and wide plank quarter-sawn hardwood floors. The lower level is designed for entertaining, with a large recreational room, a movie room, a service kitchen, a climate-controlled wine room and tasting room. There's also a private bedroom suite, professional-level fully equipped gym, plus locker rooms with full baths baths for easy access to the pool. The exterior features a stucco facade, a beautiful tile roof, copper gutters, and Jerusalem limestone terraces. The outdoor area includes a pool, infinity-edge spa, a large stone kitchen, and a 4-car garage with radiant heat. Plus, there's a motor court, granite cobblestone driveway with snowmelt in the porte cochere, whole-house generator, and more. With eight fireplaces, an elevator, and tons of luxurious details including use of exotic woods, venetian marbled walls and one of a kind light fixtures from Paris, this estate offers the ultimate in comfort, privacy, and style in Lake Forest.
Listing courtesy of MRED / Compass as distributed by MLS GRID
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MLS# 12263738 —
The Building
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Year Built:2009
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Rebuilt:No
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New Construction:false
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Roof:Tile
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Basement:English
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Exterior Features:Balcony, Deck, Patio, Dog Run, Brick Paver Patio, In Ground Pool, Outdoor Grill, Other
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Disability Access:No
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Total SqFt:7091
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Below Grade Finished Area:7091
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Basement SqFt:7091
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Living Area Source:Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Interior
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Room Type:Study, Sitting Room, Foyer, Tandem Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Recreation Room, Exercise Room
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Rooms Total:17
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Interior Features:Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Special Millwork
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Fireplaces Total:8
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Fireplace Location:Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:11542
Location
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Directions:GREENBAY ROAD SOUTH OF DEERPATH TO ONWENTSIA, WEST
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Location:6577
The Property
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Parcel Number:16041020030000
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Property Type:Residential
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Lot Features:Fenced Yard, Landscaped
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Lot Size Dimensions:330X429X270X409
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Lot Size Acres:2.9
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Waterfront:false
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (847) 732-4039
- Office phone:
- (847) 250-6391
Taxes
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Tax Year:2022
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Tax Annual Amount:83275
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:8
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Bedrooms Possible:8
Baths
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Baths:13
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Full Baths:10
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Half Baths:3
The Listing
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Special Listing Conditions:None
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Natural Gas, Radiant
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Cooling:Central Air
Utilities
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Sewer:Public Sewer
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Water Source:Lake Michigan
Appliances
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Appliances:Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Schools
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Elementary School:Cherokee Elementary School
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Elementary School District:67
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Middle Or Junior School:Deer Path Middle School
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Middle Or Junior School District:67
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High School:Lake Forest High School
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High School District:115
The Community
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Association Fee Includes:None
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Association Fee Frequency:Not Applicable
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Master Assoc Fee Frequency:Not Required
Parking
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Parking Total:14
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Parking Onsite:Yes
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Parking Ownership:Owned
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Garage Type:Detached
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Garage Spaces:4
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Garage Onsite:Yes
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Garage Ownership:Owned
Monthly cost estimate
Asking price
$7,475,000
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Mortgage
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$40,026
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Taxes | $6,939 |
Insurance | $2,055 |
Utilities | $312 See report |
Total | $49,332/mo.* |
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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1/3/25
Jan 3, 2025
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Listed / Active | MRED | $7,475,000 | |
8/20/24
Aug 20, 2024
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Listed / Active | MRED |