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    $2,200,000

    550 Rosemary Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    6beds
    4,920sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    0.58 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $447/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    This exceptional East Lake Forest home combines timeless elegance with modern luxury, offering outstanding curb appeal and a premier location. Gracious and inviting, the residence blends vintage charm with contemporary comfort, enhanced by numerous recent updates throughout the home. A welcoming foyer opens to both an elegant living room and a cozy library/den-each featuring a fireplace and custom built-ins. The formal dining room, adorned with original millwork, provides a stunning setting for entertaining. At the heart of the home is a classic Christopher Peacock kitchen-a chef's dream-featuring marble countertops, a Viking oven and range, Sub-Zero refrigeration, abundant cabinetry, and a spacious breakfast room. The kitchen seamlessly connects to a sunlit family room, where sliding French doors lead to a beautiful bluestone patio-perfect for indoor-outdoor living. A practical mudroom attached to the heated three-car garage adds to the convenience of the main level. Upstairs, the serene primary suite includes a luxurious bath with an oversized shower and soaking tub, a generous walk-in closet, and a private office or sitting room. Three additional bedrooms, each with en-suite baths, complete the second floor. The third floor offers exceptional versatility, with four additional rooms-three are currently used as bedrooms-as well as an expansive recreation room and full bath. Additional highlights include restored millwork, soaring ceilings, refinished hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, two staircases, and an attached three-car garage. The professionally landscaped, fenced yard features a bluestone terrace and a built-in fire pit, creating a private oasis just moments from town and the beach. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a truly special home in an unbeatable location.
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    Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 01:03pm

    Listing courtesy of:

    Susan Amory Weninger 773-882-6194,

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12416089MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Office, Library, Bonus Room, Foyer, Sitting Room, Breakfast Room, Mud Room, Walk In Closet
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 330 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X22
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 210 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X15
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 208 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X13
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 180 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X12
    Bedroom 5
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 240 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X15
    Bedroom 6
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 165 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X11
    Bonus room
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 500 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20X25
    Breakfast room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 154 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11X14
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 252 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X18
    Family room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 264 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11X24
    Foyer
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 270 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X18
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Island, Breakfast Room), Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 168 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X14
    Laundry
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 150 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X10
    Library
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 255 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X17
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 580 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20X29
    Mud room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 49 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 7X7
    Office
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 126 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9X14
    Sitting room
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 208 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X13
    Walk in closet
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 216 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X18
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
    Appliances
    • Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
    Features
    • Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished,Partial
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Living Room, Den/Library
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 4,920 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Asphalt, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 3
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Fire Pit
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 0.58 Acres
    • Dimensions: 115X211X125X213
    • Features: Landscaped
    Details
    • Parcel number: 12334020040000
    • Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
    • Other equipment: Sprinkler-Lawn

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Cedar
    • Roof: Shake
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1910

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
    • Water: Lake Michigan

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $447/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,782,442
    • Annual tax amount: $39,988
    • Date on market: 7/10/2025
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
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