999 E Ringwood Road Lake Forest, IL 60045
A once in a lifetime opportunity to own a 2.58 acre historic family compound. Originally designed by Russell Wolcott/Robert Work in 1930 as a dairy barn for Cyrus H McCormick, Jr on the historic Walden Estate. The compound then comprised the dairy barn, dairy room and dairyman's house. In 1936, architect Jerome R. Cerny purchased the property for himself and began the conversion of the property to largely as we know it today. Currently, the property consists of a main house with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and a newly renovated kitchen (2023); a separate, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, guesthouse with full kitchen and living room; 5 car upper garage, 2+ car lower garage, an underground, naturally cooled cellar, perfect for wine storage; raised garden beds with adjacent green house; a separate tavern as well as plenty of storage for toys for all ages! The trademark architectural details of a Cerney design are still present throughout much of the property, original hardware, 4 bowed bay windows, handsome pine paneling, beautiful millwork, cupola and dovecote to name a few. The main house has a screened porch on both wings that enjoy southern and western exposures that frames the brick patio to create a microclimate for plantings. An adjacent 1 acre parcel is offered at an additional $1, 000, 000- and will not be offered for sale separately until this main house parcel closes.
- Property TypeSingle Family Home
- NeighborhoodN/A
- CountyLake
- Taxes$47,526
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees$0
- Days on Site105 Days
- MLS StatusActive
- MLS ID Number11988338
- Home Size Source Assessor
- Year Built1936
- Lot Size2.58 Acres
- Full Baths5
- Partial Baths1
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General Features
- Parking Spaces 7
- Sewer Public SewerSewer- Storm
- Electric Circuit Breakers
- Basement Partial
- Acreage 2.58
- Water PublicLake Michigan
- Property Sub Type Single Family Residence
- Garage Spaces 7
- General Information School Bus ServiceCommuter TrainInterstate Access
- Garage Detached
- Rooms Total 13
- Type Detached 2 Stories
- Lot Size 2.0-2.99 Acres
- Lot Features Irregular LotLandscaped
- Parking Total 7
Interior Features
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural GasSteam
- Appliances RangeDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Interior Bar-WetHardwood FloorsFirst Floor BedroomFirst Floor Full BathWalk-In Closet(s)Historic/Period MlwkSpecial Millwork
- Fireplaces 3
- Fireplace Features Wood Burning
- Fireplace Yes
- Fireplace Locations Family RoomLiving RoomOther
- Room Types KitchenBedroom 5Bedroom 6Enclosed PorchGame RoomMud RoomOfficeScreened Porch
Exterior Features
- Roof Shake
- Waterfront Property No
- Exterior PatioPorchPorch ScreenedFire Pit
- Lot Irregular LotLandscaped
- Other Structures GreenhouseGuest HouseSecond GarageGarage(s)Storage
Community Features
- Township Moraine
- MLS Area Lake Forest
- Association Fee Includes None