1070 Meadow Lane, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

$2,395,000
4
BD
3
Full Baths
1
Half Bath
3,986
SqFt

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List Price
$2,395,000
MLS#
12764807
Status
NEW
Type
Single Family Residential
Subtype
Residential
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Living Area
3,986
County
Lake
City
Lake Forest
Neighborhood
Lake Forest
Days On Market
Unknown

Property Description

Renowned North Shore landscape architect P. Clifford Miller designed and developed the inspired grounds over fifteen years for his private residence, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a storied East Lake Forest home of exceptional provenance. Set just two blocks from Lake Michigan on nearly an acre, the property features Miller's signature native gardens and a tranquil garden walk meandering through year-round greenery, as featured on many local garden tours through the years. A well-preserved traditional clapboard residence of approximately 4,000 square feet anchors the .83-acre property. Improvements include a sweeping circular driveway that creates a sense of arrival, a new cedar roof, a thoughtfully updated kitchen, two renovated baths, and several newer mechanicals. Inside, refinished hardwoods, crown molding, and architectural niches infuse timeless character throughout. A classic brick-paved foyer leads to a gracious great room centered on a wood-burning fireplace, where garden views and natural light fill the space. Set behind double doors, a coveted main- level primary suite functions as its own private wing, complete with a skylit ensuite bath, jetted tub, separate shower, and dual vanities. The suite connects to the sunroom and an anteroom that adjoins a flexible room that can easily double as an office, dressing room, nursery, or potential fifth bedroom. Modernized through a timeless lens in 2024, the kitchen blends quartz counters, white cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, a Fisher & Paykel range, and a Bosch dishwasher. A dining room and powder room reside off the kitchen, allowing seamless entertaining flow. Doors from the main living areas open to a classic brick terrace and a fine gravel French courtyard, creating distinct outdoor entertaining spaces. Upstairs, two bedroom wings offer complete privacy for family, guests or an au pair, served by two recently renovated baths. A classic greenhouse, garden shed or playhouse, integrated sprinkler system, attached two-car garage, and 772-square-foot lower level complete this masterwork of North Shore heritage and enduring architectural style.

Additional Information

School District
115
Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
High School
Lake Forest High School
Corporate Limits
Lake Forest
Tax Year
2025
Tax Exemptions
Homeowner
Tax Amount
$34,181
Frequency
Not Applicable
Year Built
1958
Exposure
East
Lot Dimensions
182X202
Lot Size Range
.50-.99 Acre
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
Parking Details
Asphalt, Shared Driveway, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Sewer
Public Sewer
Interior Property Features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Interior Fireplaces
1
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Basement
Yes

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