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  • $1,830,000

    694 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    4beds
    4,336sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1976
    2 Acres Lot
    $1,861,500 Zestimate®
    $422/sqft
    $7,766 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Closed for $151,000 over asking with multiple offers. Discover your dream home on a breathtaking 2-acre private estate in Lake Forest! This meticulously maintained ranch-style retreat offers the perfect blend of luxury, tranquility, and modern comfort. With timeless charm and thoughtful updates, this home is designed for both effortless entertaining and everyday relaxation. The kitchen, a chef's delight, was updated in 2017 with high-end finishes and appliances, including a Wolf range and Sub-Zero refrigerator, designer custom cabinets, and granite countertops. The sun-filled breakfast room, with its cozy fireplace, offers casual, intimate dining. The family room is the heart of the home, providing ample space for relaxation and gatherings. The richly paneled library, featuring a handsome fireplace, built-ins, and hardwood floors, serves as an ideal work-from-home space, thoughtfully separated from the main flow of the home. Elegance and style abound in the recently designed living room, while a gracious dining room welcomes guests off the foyer. Your private oasis, the primary suite, includes luxurious his and her baths, separate dressing rooms, and a fabulous sunroom with a radiant heated floor. This exceptional ranch-style home is both spacious and inviting, ideal for entertaining and everyday living. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a private sanctuary just moments from everything Lake Forest has to offer.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: April 06, 2025 at 01:00am

    Listing courtesy of:

    Donna Mercier 847-234-8000,

    Coldwell Banker Realty,

    Chris Foss 847-971-8524,

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Bought with:

    Anne Hardy

    Berkshire Hathaway-Chicago

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12271850MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 255 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17X15
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 304 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 19X16
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 165 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X11
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 208 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X13
    Breakfast room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 143 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X11
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 224 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X14
    Family room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 595 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 35X17
    Other
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 704 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 32X22
    Foyer
    • Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 96 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X8
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 360 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 24X15
    Laundry
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 221 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17X13
    Library
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 238 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17X14
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 575 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 25X23
    Sun room
    • Features: Flooring (Other)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 195 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X13
    Other
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 480 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 30X16
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Space Pac, Zoned
    Appliances
    • Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Sink
    Features
    • Wet Bar, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan
    • Windows: Skylight(s)
    • Basement: Partially Finished,Partial
    • Number of fireplaces: 4
    • Fireplace features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Other
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 4,336 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 3
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    Lot
    • Size: 2 Acres
    • Dimensions: 481X180X500X100
    • Features: Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Wooded
    Details
    • Additional structures: Gazebo
    • Parcel number: 16053010100000
    • Special conditions: None
    • Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sprinkler-Lawn

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1976
    • Major remodel year: 2017
    Details
    • Builder model: RANCH

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Lake Michigan

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System
    Community
    • Community features: Street Paved
    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Services included: None

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
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