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$1,099,000
6 Days Online

280 S Basswood Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active Under Contract
5
Beds
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
3,715
SqFt
$296
/SqFt
1986
Built
County:
Lake
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Compass pat.purcell@compass.com;ppurcell@thegglgroup.com

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Spectacular and situated in desirable Onwentsia Gardens, this custom all brick home certainly has immense curb appeal and an inviting floor plan for both entertaining and family living. Features include hardwood floors (on both 1st and 2nd floors), high ceilings (over 9 feet), crown moldings, new Marvin windows, French doors, sky light, tray ceilings, 2 fireplaces with gas logs, and a 3 car attached garage. The gracious 2 story foyer is graced with a stunning curved staircase and Palladian window which opens to a grand sized living room with dentil moldings and lovely fireplace with marble surround. Separate dining room has tray ceiling, rich crown moldings, and Wainscoting. The large family room with wet bar, built-ins, and brick fireplace with gas logs also opens to the grand deck area and is accessible to the bright kitchen. This roomy kitchen with oak cabinets, island, new double ovens, desk area, pantry, and large eat-in breakfast room overlooks the expansive deck and beautifully landscaped backyard. Additionally, on the 1st floor there is a private bedroom with full bath that could serve either as guest/nanny quarters or a study/den area. Upstairs has all hardwood flooring with 4 additional bedrooms. The Primary suite boasts a tall tray ceiling, walk-in closets, and a luxury bath with double sinks, a whirlpool, and a separate shower. There is a large closet (33' x 15') adjacent to one of the master bedroom closets as well. The family bedroom closets are all walk-in, and there is an additional linen closet in the hallway. Downstairs a lovely curved stairway takes you to the basement, which provides copious storage space and work areas. A new hot water heater in 2024. There are many beautiful architectural designs and finishes seen throughout this spacious home on a half-acre lot. It is truly a remarkable home located in a neighborhood you will love!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,099,000
Days Online 
6 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,715 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.48 Acres
Year Built 
1986
MLS® Number 
12160403
Status 
Active Under Contract
Property Tax 
$16,468
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
$62.5 monthly
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
6 days agoListing first seen online
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
0.48
Attached Garage 
Yes
Contingency 
Attorney/Inspection
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3
Parking 
Attached
Parking Spaces 
3
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Total 
3715
Interior Features
Appliances 
Double OvenRangeMicrowaveDishwasherWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Basement 
Sump PumpUnfinishedPartial
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomLiving RoomGas LogGas Starter
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Interior 
Wet BarVaulted Ceiling(s)Entrance FoyerWalk-In Closet(s)Pantry
Laundry Features 
Sink
Window Features 
Skylight(s)Window Treatments
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 13X13Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 14X13Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 14X14Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 14X12Level - Main
Breakfast Room 
Dimensions - 11X14Level - Main
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 15X16Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 21X14Level - Main
Foyer 
Dimensions - 13X14Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 11X14Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Closet
Laundry 
Dimensions - 14X6Level - Main
Living Room 
Dimensions - 14X20Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 22X14Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Lot Features 
LandscapedWooded
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Windows/Doors 
Skylight(s)Window Treatments
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Therapeutic Whirlpool
Association Dues 
750
Community Features 
CurbsSidewalks
HOA Fee Frequency 
Annually
MLS Area 
Lake Forest
School District 
Lake Forest High School
Township 
West Deerfield
Schools
School District
Lake Forest High School
Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
High School
Lake Forest High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Compass pat.purcell@compass.com;ppurcell@thegglgroup.com



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