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544 Lexington Dr , Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,625,000
Est. Payment: $8,868.29/mo
5 Bed
5 Bath
4415 Sqft
0.8 Acres
Status: contingent | Days on site: 7
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House Description

Exciting New Listing in the desirable Meadowood Neighborhood! Set peacefully against hundreds of acres of forest preserves and 9.7 miles of hiking and biking trails. This exceptional five-bedroom home offers a beautiful connection to the outdoors - with professionally landscaped gardens, mature trees, private in-ground pool, and western-facing sunsets that make the backyard especially captivating. Inside, the main level is designed for both gracious entertaining and everyday living. The open kitchen is outfitted with newer high-end ss appliances, including Sub Zero refrigerator, Wolf range and Bosch dishwasher. Complete with a breakfast area and walk-in pantry, the kitchen flows effortlessly into the inviting family room featuring custom built-in bookcases and a wood-burning fireplace with gas starter. The adjacent sun-filled sunroom features a wet bar with beverage fridge, skylights and walls of windows and doors opening directly to the expansive patio and pool, with sweeping views of the backyard and Middlefork Savanna. Separate formal dining room and living room with gas-burning fireplace provide elevated spaces for entertaining while a handsome study with built-in bookcases offers a refined setting for work or quiet retreat. A full bath with direct access to the pool is complemented by a convenient pool entry area with built-in storage for towels, swimwear, pool toys and such. Upstairs, five bedrooms provide exceptional flexibility for family and guests. The private primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, while four additional bedrooms accommodate family, guests or work-from-home needs. One bedroom enjoys an en-suite bath that also opens to the hallway, a second hall bath serves the remaining bedrooms. The fifth bedroom offers added versatility with an adjoing tandem room that can be tailored to suit your needs as a private guest area, study, playroom, craft room, homework space, or yoga room. The full basement is partially finished with a functional recreation room, dedicated wine closet, and large utility and storage room with newer washer and dryer. Beyond the home itself, this special neighborhood offers a true sense of community! From morning walks along the trails to sunset swims overlooking the gardens - this home offers a rare opportunity to live where nature, privacy and comfortable living converge.

Highlights

Listed by Kiki Clark , 847-804-0969 and Polly Richardson , (847) 363-1738 Jameson Sotheby's International Realty , 312-751-0300. Midwest Real Estate Data mls logo

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage
0.8

Year Built

1968

County

Lake

Area

Lake Forest

School District

67

Listing ID

12768138

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Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
  • ▪ Bedrooms:5
  • ▪ Bathrooms:5
  • ▪ Full Bathrooms:4
  • ▪ 1/2 Bathrooms:1
Appliances:Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Humidifier, CO Detectors,Ceiling Fan(s),Sump Pump,Backup Sump Pump;
Air Cond:Central Air
Fireplaces:Wood Burning,Gas Log,Gas Starter
Floor:Hardwood
Basement:Partially Finished,Full
Other:
  • ▪ Additional:Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry
Water:Lake Michigan

Exterior Features

Lot:Landscaped,Mature Trees
Lot Dimensions:100X270
Garage Capacity:2
Roof:Asphalt
Sewer:Public Sewer
Parking Features:Asphalt,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Principal Interest
$8,868
Taxes
$2,093

Home Price

$1,625,000

Loan Details

30 yrs
7.25%

Down Payment

20%
$325,000
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Monthly Price:
$8,868.29

Principal

Taxes

Principal Taxes HOA Total
Monthly $8,868.29 $2,092.56 $0.00 $10,960.85
Yearly $106,419.50 $25,110.68 $0.00 $131,530.18
Total $3,192,584.99 $753,320.40 $0.00 $3,945,905.39
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