261 East Onwentsia Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

$7,475,000
Price
8
Beds
10
Baths
3
1/2 Baths
11,542 Sq. Ft.
$648 / Sq. Ft.
11,542
Sq. Ft.
$648
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This stunning East Lake Forest estate combines elegant architecture with natural beauty, sitting on nearly three gated acres in the heart of town. Designed in collaboration with the renowned architect Darcy Bonner in 2010 it's a perfect blend of style, function, and peaceful living with a Santa Barbara vibe. The property is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, native plants, fruit orchard and plenty of privacy. The home features clean lines, high ceilings, and big windows that flood the...This stunning East Lake Forest estate combines elegant architecture with natural beauty, sitting on nearly three gated acres in the heart of town. Designed in collaboration with the renowned architect Darcy Bonner in 2010 it's a perfect blend of style, function, and peaceful living with a Santa Barbara vibe. The property is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, native plants, fruit orchard and plenty of privacy. The home features clean lines, high ceilings, and big windows that flood the space with natural light and offer gorgeous views from every room. The grand foyer leads into a spacious living room with a central bronze clad fireplace and a stylish bar, plus multiple French doors that open to a stone terrace. The dining room is equally impressive with a glass fireplace, a platinum leafed ceiling, and hardwood floors with a unique nickel inlay. The first floor primary suite is a true retreat, with a cozy fireplace, a sunroom, and a luxurious bath offering ebony vanities, a massive steam shower and waterfall jetted tub. French doors open to a private fully enclosed patio. The dressing room is custom-designed with English hickory built-ins and unique details. There's also a discrete staircase leading to a private meditation/yoga room on the third floor, plus a second large dressing room below. A lovely sitting room featuring vaulted ceilings, a charming fireplace and handsome built-ins with a hidden door to a leather-clad library with a striking fireplace and art niches. The kitchen is a dream for anyone who loves to cook, with gorgeous cerused white oak cabinets with polished nickel accents, and a massive center island topped with Carrera marble. The adjacent breakfast room is filled with natural light, and there's a butler's pantry with a dumbwaiter elevator for convenience. The spacious family room has high barreled ceilings, a limestone surround fireplace and connects to the sunroom, which opens out to the pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen. Upstairs, there are six spacious family bedrooms, all with private baths with sky lights, walk-in closets, and wide plank quarter-sawn hardwood floors. The lower level is designed for entertaining, with a large recreational room, a movie room, a service kitchen, a climate-controlled wine room and tasting room. There's also a private bedroom suite, professional-level fully equipped gym, plus locker rooms with full baths baths for easy access to the pool. The exterior features a stucco facade, a beautiful tile roof, copper gutters, and Jerusalem limestone terraces. The outdoor area includes a pool, infinity-edge spa, a large stone kitchen, and a 4-car garage with radiant heat. Plus, there's a motor court, granite cobblestone driveway with snowmelt in the porte cochere, whole-house generator, and more. With eight fireplaces, an elevator, and tons of luxurious details including use of exotic woods, venetian marbled walls and one of a kind light fixtures from Paris, this estate offers the ultimate in comfort, privacy, and style in Lake Forest.

Listing Agent

Property Details for 261 East Onwentsia Road

Area
Lake Forest
Township
West Deerfield
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
4.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
14.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
8
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Radiant
LISTING UPDATED: 01/03/2025 08:57 AM

Property Details for 261 East Onwentsia Road

StatusNew
MLS #12263738
Days on Market4
Taxes$83,275 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built2009
Lot Size2.90 AC / 126,324 SF
CountyLake County

Building Information for 261 East Onwentsia Road

Stories-Year Built2009Building Size-Lot Size2.90 AC / 126,324 SF

Property Information for 261 East Onwentsia Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
  • High School District: 115
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 67
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated, Multiple Garages
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Special Millwork
  • Num Of Rooms: 17
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Double Shower
  • Basement Type: English
  • Bedrooms Possible: 8
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Basement Sq Ft: 7091
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Room Type: Study, Sitting Room, Foyer, Tandem Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Recreation Room, Exercise Room
  • Num of Baths: 10.3
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Dog Run, Brick Paver Patio, Pool In-Ground, Outdoor Grill, Other
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 7091
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 7091
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 330X429X270X409
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Brick
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Tile
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 25
  • West Coordinate: 10
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 7091.0
  • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
  • Assessor Square Footage: 16493
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 57
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 22X18
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X17
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 13X17
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 17X17
Bedroom #7 Information
  • 7th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 7
  • Bedroom #7 Room Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom #8 Information
  • 8th Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 8
  • Bedroom #8 Room Dimensions: 19X16
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X19
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 23X24
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 20X23
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 5X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 39X23
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 39X10
Study Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Study
  • Deck Dimensions: 21X16
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 38X40
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 27X54
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 16X12
Theatre Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Tandem Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 14X18

Property History for 261 East Onwentsia Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 261 East Onwentsia Road

Taxable ValueLand$297,287Additions$968,832Total$1,266,119
Tax Record2023$83,172 ($6,931 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths7Total Finished SqFt9,493 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,493 SqFtStories2Lot Size122,404 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2009CountyLAKEAPN16-04-102-003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 261 East Onwentsia Road

This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cherokee Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Deer Path Middle School East
Public5 to 6

Deer Path Middle School West
Public7 to 8

Lake Forest High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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261 East Onwentsia Road is a single family home for sale in Lake Forest, IL 60045. This property was listed for sale on January 3, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $7,475,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on September 29, 2017. This listing's school districts are Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Forest Chsd 115 School District. Nearby schools include Cherokee Elementary School, Deer Path Middle School East and Deer Path Middle School West. 261 East Onwentsia Road is a 8-bed, 11.5-bath, 11,542 sqft single family home built in 2009.

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