690 South Ridge Road
$3,750,000
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6
2
8,225
8,225
$456
Open: 1/11 11:30AM - 02:30PM
Description
Welcome to this architecturally inspiring French Normandy home built in 1931 that was completely rebuilt and expanded in 2005. The Poulton Group created a truly remarkable residence that seamlessly integrates design, materials, and craftsmanship, all while maintaining a profound connection to its setting. Set on 1.8 beautifully manicured acres, the home was designed to enjoy the views from every room. The gallery, a wide hallway with four sets of French doors, overlooks the beautiful pool and professionally...Welcome to this architecturally inspiring French Normandy home built in 1931 that was completely rebuilt and expanded in 2005. The Poulton Group created a truly remarkable residence that seamlessly integrates design, materials, and craftsmanship, all while maintaining a profound connection to its setting. Set on 1.8 beautifully manicured acres, the home was designed to enjoy the views from every room. The gallery, a wide hallway with four sets of French doors, overlooks the beautiful pool and professionally landscaped backyard, while the formal living room features six sets of French doors. The library features elegant wood paneling and two sets of French doors that open to an enchanting walled garden, leading you through the winding boxwoods and rose garden. The opulent first floor primary suite is strategically located near the office in its own private wing of the house and the primary bathroom has radiant heated floors. The unparalleled primary closet has two floors and four separate rooms. The spacious kitchen with a gorgeous fireplace is the heart of the home, with an elegant yet expansive butler's pantry that connects to the dining room and a top-of-the-line Lacanche stove, CornuFe' 90 hood, and Hestan 48" gas range. The sunroom also has heated floors and a picturesque view of the woodlands area of the gardens. The living room and family room boast stunning cathedral ceilings, the primary bedroom features a 14 foot tray ceiling. This home is an enchanted tapestry of wood and stone, with timber-framed ceilings, custom doors, built-ins, exquisite paint finishes and features five gas-start wood burning fireplaces all on the first floor. All five bedrooms are ensuite, ensuring privacy and comfort. There are six full and two half baths. The new pool, hot tub, hardscape landscaping, and a driveway spacious enough for the professionally painted pickleball court create a private retreat. The home also features a theater room, sauna, exercise room, wine cellar and additional third floor bonus room. The slate roof was recently maintained and promises a 100+ year life span. This property is a showcase in every respect-truly an opportunity of a lifetime! Few Facts: Marcus Lemonis owned this home, The seller is a Real Estate Broker. Utilities: North Shore Gas and ComEd. Note: This listing will go on the active market after the first of the year.
- Listed by Victoria Waliczek • Coldwell Banker Realty
Property Details for 690 South Ridge Road
Area
Lake Forest
TownshipWest Deerfield
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces4.0
Num Of Parking Spaces4.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces5
Heat/FuelNatural Gas, Forced Air, Indv Controls, Zoned
Open Houses
Saturday, Jan 11th
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Sunday, Jan 12th
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
LISTING UPDATED: 01/06/2025 11:02 AM
Property Details for 690 South Ridge Road
Status | New |
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MLS # | 12213116 |
Days on Market | 49 |
Taxes | $56,313 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Detached Single / 3 Stories |
Year Built | 1931 |
Lot Size | 1.80 AC / 78,408 SF |
County | Lake County |
Building Information for 690 South Ridge Road
Stories-Year Built1931Building Size-Lot Size1.80 AC / 78,408 SF
Property Information for 690 South Ridge Road
Property History for 690 South Ridge Road
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 690 South Ridge Road
Taxable ValueLand$247,003Additions$664,399Total$911,402
Tax Record2023$56,291 ($4,691 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt7,353 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,353 SqFtStories2Lot Size871 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1931Year Renovated2005CountyLAKEAPN16-05-301-063Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 690 South Ridge Road
This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | K to 4 | |||
Public - | 5 to 6 | |||
Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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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 |
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