255 North Green Bay Road
255 North Green Bay Road
$5,495,000
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Description
Suffield House is considered one of renowned architect David Adler's most important country houses. A collaboration with his designer sister, Frances Adler Elkins, this 15,000 sqft residence completed in 1934 is on 5.4 acres in the heart of Lake Forest. Built for Mrs. J. Ogden "Lolita" Armour, the entrance is neo-Georgian while the rest of the 15,000 square foot home was designed in a classical French style. The brick is whitewashed, with the warmth of buff pink coming through. This home's interior...Suffield House is considered one of renowned architect David Adler's most important country houses. A collaboration with his designer sister, Frances Adler Elkins, this 15,000 sqft residence completed in 1934 is on 5.4 acres in the heart of Lake Forest. Built for Mrs. J. Ogden "Lolita" Armour, the entrance is neo-Georgian while the rest of the 15,000 square foot home was designed in a classical French style. The brick is whitewashed, with the warmth of buff pink coming through. This home's interior is loaded with priceless, perfectly preserved architectural features, including imported English paneling, antique Chinese oil paintings, exotic marbles, ornate plaster moldings and decoration, original light fixtures, nine fireplaces (each more beautiful than the next), custom millwork, and a handsome Versailles patterned hardwood floor. This home was ahead of its time with features including a 4-stop passenger elevator and a sophisticated central heat and air conditioning system. Designed for entertaining on a grand scale, the main level has a series of exquisite formal rooms, supported by a service area that rivals the manor home in Downton Abbey with a butler's pantry, kitchen, breakfast room, silver vault, and a flower arranging room. On the second level are five en suite bedrooms, including a large primary suite, plus a 1,000 sqft 2 bedroom, 2 bath staff apartment. The top level offers potential for expansion with another 2-bedroom apartment, a large cedar closet, a gift-wrapping room, an exercise room, and storage. A spacious, paneled rec room with a fireplace is a surprise feature in the otherwise utilitarian basement, including a laundry center, vault, wine room, multiple storage rooms, and mechanicals. Recreational features include a beautiful pool, spa, and pool house with a great room, kitchen, dual baths, laundry, and a huge fenced backyard. The property also includes a carriage house that would make a great art studio, home office, or guest suite. Other features include a deep 4-car garage and storage facilities for landscaping equipment. Available for the first time in nearly 50 years, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional home by one of the most significant residential architects of all time!
- Listed by Jennifer Ames • Engel & Voelkers Chicago
Property Details for 255 North Green Bay Road
Area
Lake Forest
TownshipShields
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces4.0
Num Of Parking Spaces10.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces9
Heat/FuelNatural Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Architectural StyleFrench Provincial
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 05/15/2024 10:52 AM
Property Details for 255 North Green Bay Road
Status | Active |
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MLS # | 12046235 |
Days on Market | 42 |
Taxes | $99,583 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Detached Single / 3 Stories |
Year Built | 1934 |
Lot Size | 5.40 AC / 235,224 SF |
County | Lake County |
Location
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Building Information for 255 North Green Bay Road
Stories-Year Built1934Building Size-Lot Size5.40 AC / 235,224 SF
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Property History for 255 North Green Bay Road
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Public Records for 255 North Green Bay Road
Taxable ValueLand$575,576Additions$1,049,068Total$1,624,644
Tax Record2019$89,922 ($7,494 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths9Total Finished SqFt16,405 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt15,955 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt450 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt5,866 SqFtStories3Lot Size235,224 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1935CountyLAKEAPN12333000050000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 255 North Green Bay Road
This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 4 | |||
Public - | 5 to 6 | |||
Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Sheridan Elementary School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Deer Path Middle School East Public5 to 6 | ||
Deer Path Middle School West Public7 to 8 | ||
Lake Forest High School Public9 to 12 |
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