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780 S Ridge Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 beds
7 baths
8,404 sqft
~2 acre lot
$286 per sqft
1925 build
– on site

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Expertly renovated former coach house and stables of the historic Whitehall Manor mansion, flawlessly integrates outstanding architecture, sophisticated decor, and the finest of finishes. Features include grand-scaled sun filled rooms, four fireplaces, 18 French doors. Formal dining room and living room both with access to a gorgeous bluestone patio w/pergola and fountain. Stunning chefs kitchen, gorgeous family room, and library with a reception area. Two master suites on first and second floors, plus three en-suite bedrooms and playroom. Idyllic setting and gardens beyond compare w/ multiple bluestone terraces & walled "garden rooms", fully equipped outdoor kitchen and gorgeous inground pool and spa w heated walkway. Outdoor changing/powder room w/ laundry. Beautiful brick driveway and front court yard plus a separate service drive leading to an oversized four car garage. Estate living at its best! Convenient location and award winning schools.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Griffith, Grant & Lackie as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 10615698 —

The Building

Year Built:

1925
Rebuilt:

Yes
Rebuilt Year:

2001
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Other
Roof:

Shake
Basement:

Partial
Exterior Features:

Balcony,Patio,Brick Paver Patio,Pool In-Ground,Storms/Screens,Outdoor Grill
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Humidifier,Central Vacuum,Security System,Ceiling Fan(s),Sprinkler-Lawn,Air Purifier,Air Exchanger
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5,Eating Area,Foyer,Game Room,Media Room
Rooms Total:

12
Interior Features:

Bar-Wet,Hardwood Floors,1st Floor Bedroom,2nd Floor Laundry,1st Floor Full Bath
Fireplaces Total:

4
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning,Gas Log,Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
Laundry:

2nd Level
Laundry:

10X12

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

8404

Location

Directions:

Westleigh Road to Ridge Road, south to 780 on west side of street. Stone pillars mark entrance.
Location:

3051
Location:

3950

The Property

Parcel Number:

16054010010000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard,Landscaped
Lot Size Dimensions:

260.33X302.65X97X335
Lot Size Acres:

1.52
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2018
Tax Annual Amount:

39937.06

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5

Baths

Baths:

7
Full Baths:

5
Half Baths:

2

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas
Cooling:

Central Air,Zoned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Trash Compactor,Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Schools

Elementary School:

Cherokee Elementary School
Elementary School District:

67
Middle Or Junior School:

Deer Path Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

67
High School:

Lake Forest High School
High School District:

115

The Community

Community Features:

Street Lights,Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable

Parking

Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

4
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Utility Costs

$346/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/22/13 Mar 22, 2013		MRED	$2,100,000	-47.4% (-8.1% / YR)
5/25/07 May 25, 2007		MRED	$3,995,000

House Sold on 1/21/2020

$2,410,000

Listing provided by broker:

Elizabeth Wieneke

Griffith, Grant & Lackie

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Listing courtesy of MRED, Griffith, Grant & Lackie, and Elizabeth Wieneke as distributed by MLS GRID.

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780 S Ridge Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045