IL
Lake
Lake Forest
60045
285 W Westminster Avenue
285 W Westminster Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
active
36
$4,300,000

Home Details for 285 W Westminster Avenue

Price
$4,300,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
8.0
Square feet
8135
Year built
1982
Lot size acres
2.02
County
Lake
Total rooms
15
Garage
4
Basement
Sump Pump, Finished, Crawl Space, Concrete, Storage Space, Full
Days on site
21
MLS Listing#
12404241
Property Description

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.

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Property Features
  • House Interior
    • Entrance Foyer
    • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
    • Cathedral Ceiling(s)
    • Wet Bar
    • In-Law Floorplan
    • Built-in Features
    • Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Bookcases
    • High Ceilings
    • Beamed Ceilings
    • Open Floorplan
    • Granite Counters
    • Pantry
  • Parking
    • Asphalt
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Heated Garage
    • Garage
    • On Site
    • Attached
    • Enclosed
    • Additional Parking
    • Storage
    • Driveway
  • Basement
    • Sump Pump
    • Finished
    • Crawl Space
    • Concrete
    • Storage Space
    • Full
  • Fire Place
    • Family Room
    • Living Room
    • Master Bedroom
    • Gas Log
    • Gas Starter
  • Heating Information
    • Natural Gas
    • Forced Air
    • Zoned
    • Radiant Floor
  • Cooling Information
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Central Air
  • Water Features
    • Public
  • Utilities
    • Cable Available
School Information
School Information for 285 W Westminster Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
High School
Lake Forest High School
Listing Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago - 847-234-2500
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Last Updated: 2025-09-07 23:30:48
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