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1955 Shore Acres Dr, Lake Bluff, IL

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Listed price in listed location currency (USD).
$5,150,000
$5,995,000

51010

MLS® 11853353

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 14724 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $44,277
Lot Size 4.8769 acres
Approx. Age 1941
Avg. Price Per Sqft $407
MLS® Number 11853353

Property Address: 1955 Shore Acres Dr, Lake Bluff, IL, 60044-1342

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

Experience the epitome of private resort living in Shoreacres Golf Club, one of Lake Bluff's most exclusive areas. Awaiting you: a historic lakefront property poised on 4.8 magical acres with a private beach and a separate guest house. The main residence, a meticulously renovated colonial-style manse of over 14, 700 square feet with attached garage space for 8+ cars, stands as a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication. The current owners breathed new life into the classic estate, which was built in 1941 for Hadley Richardson Hemingway, the first wife of Ernest Hemingway, and their son Jack. A grand circular drive and gardens usher you into the property's private wooded embrace with peekaboo views of the lake in the distance. Abundant light and lake views flood nearly every room of the residence, revealing the grandeur within. The floorplan, modernized for today's lifestyles, offers multiple spaces for entertaining several generations of friends and family at once - all with seamless flow to the majestic lakefront surroundings. Embodying the private resort spirit is a very large indoor pool and spa, a 2-story sports court, multiple outdoor entertaining areas and balconies with lake views plus a finished basement with theatre, bar, and full kitchen. A gracious office, a private guest bedroom or au pair suite (or second office) above the kitchen, a bonus room, three hotel-like guest bedroom suites, and an inspiring primary suite with a private deck overlooking the lake create endless flexibility. A thoughtful blend of custom built-ins, fine millwork, hardwood and porcelain flooring, and quality materials and finishes by Naperville-based Smithe Design Team lend an air of timelessness that can be traced back to the great lakefront estates of the past. Meanwhile, a wealth of contemporary features such as an elevator, first and second floor laundry rooms, motorized blinds, and a smart home automation system provide the 21-century comforts. No detail has been overlooked - not even outdoors. You'll be forever drawn to the beautifully manicured grounds and gardens, where an outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower, multiple patios, fenced areas, and a newly installed tram and stairs take you down to over 260 feet of private expansive sandy beachfront with a massive deck and built-in grill. Your exclusive retreat has arrived in this unparalleled Lake Bluff offering.
MLS® Number11853353
Laundry LevelMultiple Locations, Sink
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage4.8769
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1941
BasementFull, Walk-Out Access
Driveway
Garage Spaces10
Heat
A/C
Heating Fuel

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Rooms

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Living Room:Main Floor30 × 25 ft
Dining Room:Main Floor28 × 19 ft
Bedroom 2:Second Floor15 × 28 ft
Master Bedroom:Second Floor24 × 50 ft
Office:Main Floor13 × 15 ft
Other:Basement24 × 21 ft
Other:Main Floor12 × 16 ft
Family Room:Main Floor41 × 30 ft
Other:Basement16 × 25 ft
Laundry:Second Floor13 × 10 ft
Bedroom 4:Second Floor11 × 27 ft
Other:Second Floor12 × 17 ft
Kitchen:Main Floor18 × 16 ft
Bedroom 3:Second Floor22 × 25 ft
Other:Main Floor11 × 16 ft
Game Room:Main Floor25 × 15 ft
Other:Main Floor62 × 38 ft
Other:Basement29 × 41 ft
Bedroom 5:Second Floor19 × 12 ft

Price History

Jan 19, 2024End Date
$5,150,000Sold Price

Sold

Aug 18, 2023List Date
$5,995,000List Price
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