1655 Tallgrass Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Set on a lush .77 acre property in desirable conway farms and approached by an inviting circular driveway, this striking stone and stucco custom french provincial residence reflects the comfortable elegance and gracious charm of old world estates found scattered throughout the french countryside, at the same time showcasing the appealing and open floor plans, expansive rooms and current conveniences indulging contemporary lifestyles. with quality craftsmanship and impeccable finishes throughout, the residence presents gleaming wide plank knotty cherry hardwood flooring throughout, vaulted and beamed ceilings, superb millwork, custom cabinetry and built-ins, limestone baths with heated floors, four fireplaces. first floor the foyer is entered through a massive cherry door, a graceful sweeping cherry staircase its focus. Behind the staircase, the elegant living room enhanced by an attractive limestone fireplace is flooded with bright sunlight streaming in through an expansive window. To the right is the well-appointed country french gourmet kitchen flawlessly outfitted with custom maple cabinets, premium appliances, brazilian green granite countertops, a spacious center island with vegetable sink, and a generous eating area accommodating a table and chairs. also in this wing of the residence is the sun-filled family room with its huge windows and fireplace. The laundry room and the second staircase accessing the second as well as lower levels complete this wing. Both the kitchen and family room open onto a lovely brick paver patio with exhilarating views of the lush gardens and grounds beyond. to the left of the central staircase is the handsome library/office finished in custom cherry paneling, a limestone fireplace flanked by custom built-in bookcases its central focus. The first floor master bedroom with its luxurious bath ensuite is just south of the library. The bedroom opens with french doors onto its own private brick paver patio, with more views of the perennial gardens, a delightful pond with fountain as well as expansive rolling fields. Its sumptuous master bath is finished in limestone with a heated limestone floor, and features a double vanity, a jacuzzi tub and a spacious grohe full-body massage shower. A separate room encloses the commode and bidet. second floor the second floor features three additional bedrooms, each with baths ensuite, one of which rivals the first floor master suite. This second master suite offers a generously-sized bedroom and a luxurious limestone bath with similar lavish finishes to the first floor master. The remaining two well-proportioned bedrooms also feature their own attractive baths. All of the bathrooms are enhanced with heated limestone flooring. lower level accessed by the back second staircase, the exceptional lower level is finished with open-faced brick walls and plush carpeting, and offers three recreation areas, one with an inviting fireplace, two as part of a vast open area which also presents a fully equipped wet bar. A generous wine cellar and an attractive bathroom also augment this level. this luxurious residence was built in 2001 and features 13 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 1 half bath, 4 fireplaces, a 3-car garage, all on .77 acres.