285 W Westminster Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS # 12404241)

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PRICE $4,300,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 7
BATHS 7.5
HOME SIZE 8,135 sqft
LOT SIZE 2.02 ac

Designed for today's active family, this private 2-acre estate combines recreation, relaxation, and refined style. The extensively renovated 8,135 sq. ft. brick residence borders Lake Forest Open Lands' Derwen Mawr Preserve, offering direct access to scenic trails and a short walk to downtown and the beach. Featuring 7 bedrooms, 7.1 baths, a luxurious primary suite with spa-quality marble bath, five en-suite bedrooms, a versatile third-floor guest or teen retreat, and a finished basement with wet bar and recreation space. The resort-style grounds include a heated year-round pool, tennis/sport court, expansive lawns, and a three-room apartment above the attached four-car garage. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience luxury. privacy, and convenience in one of the area's most desirable locations.

DAYS ON MARKET 28 LAST UPDATED 9/2/2025
YEAR BUILT 1982 COMMUNITY Lake Forest
GARAGE SPACES 4.0 COUNTY Lake
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District Lake Forest High School
Elementary School Sheridan Elementary School
Jr. High School Deer Path Middle School
High School Lake Forest High School


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
AREA Lake Forest
BASEMENT Concrete, Crawl Space, Finished, Full, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Brick
EXTERIOR Lighting
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor, Zoned
INTERIOR Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
LOT 2.02 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Corner Lot, Cul-de-sac, Garden, Landscaped, Wooded
LOT DIMENSIONS 210x490.13x150.27x486.48
PARKING Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, On Site, Attached, Enclosed, Additional Parking, Storage, Driveway
POOL DESCRIPTION In Ground
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE English
TAXES 62319
UTILITIES Cable Available
WATER Public
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