320 BELLE FORET DRIVE LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044
For those who gravitate towards traditional, but are intrigued by the vibe of a modern farmhouse, this home combines the best of both worlds! Situated in Belle Foret (beautiful Forest!), this hidden gem is set on .66 acres with private garden patio and deck, covered front porch, and screened rear porch where you and your pets can enjoy an enclosed space to enjoy the fresh air. With approx. 4500 sq ft (per assessor), you’ll enjoy 5 bedrooms all on the second floor, including a palatial-sized primary suite complete with luxury bath and separate sitting room or study, plus two bedroom wings that have 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom in each. The kitchen is the hub of the home, with loads of white cabinets and updated stainless appliances, tons of counter space, and room for the largest farm table imaginable. In addition, there is a formal living room with a wall of French doors to fill the room with summer breezes (think book club gatherings), a dining room for special occasion meals, plus tall ceilings, elaborate millwork, two cozy fireplaces, a huge main floor laundry/mud room, finished basement with rec and exercise rooms, built-in cabinets and plenty of storage. The wooded and winding setting is within a minute or two of Lake Bluff Elementary School (K-5), the rec center, pool and golf course. Once featured as “Our Anniversary House” in Country Living Magazine, the article describes the history complete with a colorful array of photos depicting the home in its original glory in the 1990’s before the addition was made. Since then, the home has been steadily updated with neutral paint colors, fresh carpet, and modern can lighting to name just a few of the many improvements.
As once featured in Country Living Magazine: “Our Anniversary House” “A combination of classical architectural details, quality building materials, and meticulous craftsmanship…structural as well as decorative, impressive round Doric columns reinforce the dwelling’s classical architectural heritage.” Specifications Year Built: 1992 Architects: Stuart Cohen and Julie Hacker Architects Builder: Barrett Design and Construction Taxes: $16, 974.08 in 2022 HOA: $360 annually (going up to $400 in June) Lot size: approximately .66 acres Building Square Footage: 5 bdrms/3.1 baths, 4469 sq ft above grade/1440 sq ft bsmt (per assessor) School District 65: Lake Bluff Elementary School k-5 and Lake Bluff Junior High 6,7,8 School District 115: Lake Forest High School Exterior Features Premium Cedar siding Covered front porch with columns and screened rear porch Brick paver patio, deck, stone paver walkways Windows: Marvin, clad double hung Roof: asphalt shingle roof installed by Northshore Roofing in 2011 (complete tear-off and replacement) Gutters: new gutters on front and larger downspouts on entire house in 2019 Gable vents and attic exhaust: 2019 Landscaping: perennial gardens, shrubs, mature trees. Front refreshed in 2019, perennial beds 2020 Driveway: brick pavers and asphalt circular and side driveways with abundant outdoor parking Garage: attached 2-1/2 car garage with electric door opener (no handheld transmitters) Garden pond installed by Jim Jem Ponds Mechanicals Bryant Furnaces (2): 2014 Air Conditioners (2): 2014 Water Heater: 2019 Sump pump: 2021 Back-up battery: 2022 Radon mitigation system: 2014 (fan replaced in 2023) Appliances Sub Zero Refrigerator in kitchen and extra refrigerator in basement: 2021 Thermador dishwasher: 2019 Thermador double oven: 2019 Thermador gas cooktop: 2019 Garbage disposal: 2019 Washer: 2017 and Dryer: 2013 Toshiba microwave (not built-in): 2018 Enhancements Remodeled primary bathroom: 2021 Screens added to the back porch: 2018 Redid can lighting: 2020 Replaced dining room and hall lighting fixtures Kitchen cabinets enameled 2020 Painted main floor, hallway and primary bedroom suite: 2020 Screen doors added to the three French doors in living room: 2012 Window coverings in living and dining rooms: 2022 Basement re-carpeted: 2017 Refreshed front landscaping and enhanced perennial garden beds: 2020 New gutters in front, and larger downspouts on whole house: 2019 Gable vents and attic exhaust: 2019 Rodded the sewer line and relocated access pipe: 2021 Additional Noteworthy Features: 9’ ceilings Round Doric columns Foyer with built-in vanity, two coat closets Elegant powder room off the foyer Custom staircase with updated stair runner Hardwood flooring Intricate and extensive millwork Numerous built-ins for ambiance, functionality and storage 320 Belle Foret, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s & I m p r o v e m e n t s Window treatments including Plantation shutters, draperies, valences, roman shades and blinds Updated lighting including chandeliers, pendants and numerous cans Chef’s kitchen with white cabinets, stainless appliances, granite countertops Keeping Room with space for your largest breakfast table and access to screened porch Formal Living room with gas fireplace Formal dining room for entertaining Pocket doors between living and dining rooms Family room with gas fireplace, built-in cabinets and shelving Primary suite of palatial size with walls of windows, walk-in closet Separate office or sitting room with builtins is part of the primary suite Luxuriously remodeled primary bathroom with double vanity, tub and separate shower Two separate bedroom wings each with 2 bedrooms and one bath (5 second floor bedrooms in all) Ceiling fans in bedrooms 2 fireplaces with gas logs (living room and family room) Main floor mud room with utility sink, washer, dryer, storage cabinets and closet Basement with rec room, built-ins, exercise room, wine storage, and storage room with shelving Smoke alarms replaced in 2022, and carbon monoxide detectors (2014) HOA: maintenance of the common areas including the retention pond, plus tree care, social gatherings. About Belle Foret: 24 beautiful custom homes in a wooded setting that have access to a rare open land meadow with trail; also access to the Lake Bluff golf course. Just a one minute drive to the Elementary School, and three minutes to the rec center, pool and golf course.
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