Home Details for 1520 Telegraph Road

Over an acre of tranquil, park-like grounds sets the stage for this architecturally significant shingle-style home designed by Downey & Goldberg Architects in 1935. Mindfully updated while preserving its historic character, the home reflects a Frank Lloyd Wright influence through its design and materiality. Original fireplaces, solid wood doors, hardwood floors, and finely crafted millwork are complemented by a rich palette of granite, slate, soapstone, and limestone finishes in over 4,000 square feet. The floorplan is carefully orchestrated for seamless flow, beginning with a welcoming foyer and progressing into formal dining, living, and family spaces, each filled with natural light and views of the surrounding grounds. Wright's philosophy of harmony with nature is reflected in the home's multiple outdoor living spaces, including a covered second-floor porch, deck, and patio with outdoor fireplace. An updated kitchen connects to the living and dining areas, all of which are oriented toward the backyard. Five bedrooms include a convenient first-floor guest or au pair suite, and a sanctuary-like primary suite appointed with cathedral ceilings, dual walk-in closets, and a spacious bath. A large second-floor family room is the ideal hangout with built-ins and cathedral ceilings, offering access to a finished third-floor flexible treetop room. The lower level offers a full recreation space, exercise area, and abundant storage and utility rooms for flexible uses. Additional highlights include a mudroom, second-floor laundry room, 2 staircases, a 3-car attached garage, and a 4-zone HVAC system. Significant property improvements have been made over the years, including full roof replacement with copper detailing, installation of a Generac whole-house generator, reinforced driveway, updated sump and drainage systems, kitchen refresh, mechanical upgrades, and ongoing infrastructure improvements. This character-rich home enjoys a serene natural setting less than a mile from top-rated Everett Elementary and just minutes from the train, shopping, and dining in West Lake Forest. A rare opportunity to own one of Lake Forest's architectural gems.

• Parking

  • Asphalt
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Attached
  • Garage

• Cooling Information

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Central Air
  • Zoned

• Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Partially Finished
  • Partial

• Heating Information

  • Natural Gas
  • Zoned

• Water Features

  • Public

• Garage

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