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In-Person: 11/01 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
451 Heather Lane,Lake Forest, IL 60045
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Description
Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in highly sought-after East Lake Forest, this beautifully appointed home offers an exceptional location just moments from Market Square, the Library, Metra station, and Lake Forest's Park and Beach. Situated on a generous 0.31-acre lot, the property combines timeless elegance with spacious, thoughtfully designed living areas and outstanding indoor-outdoor entertaining. The sun-filled interior is enhanced by expansive windows and custom skylights in the foyer, kitchen, and three-season room, filling the home with abundant natural light. Rich finishes include imported Italian porcelain tile, marble, hardwood, and carpeted flooring, along with elegant onyx and granite countertops throughout. The welcoming living room is anchored by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace, while the spacious family room features a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone wood-burning fireplace, oversized window, custom entertainment cabinetry, and convenient powder room. A beautifully finished English lookout lower level offers exceptional versatility with a brick fireplace, extensive built-in storage, an additional bedroom, and a full marble-floored bath-ideal for guests, recreation, or extended living. The eat-in kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring premium Thermador cooktop, KitchenAid double ovens, durable granite countertops, and direct access to the expansive two-tier wood deck. The adjacent formal dining room provides an additional entrance to the upper deck, creating a seamless flow for gatherings. French doors from the family room open to a delightful three-season room with walk-out access to the lower deck, offering effortless indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite provides abundant closet space and a luxurious en suite bath with dual granite vanities, towel warmer, soaking tub, separate walk-in shower, and upgraded fixtures. Three additional bedrooms and a full bath with marble flooring, dual sinks, and a whirlpool tub complete the second level, with one bedroom ideally suited as a home office. Additional highlights include three fireplaces throughout the home, a gracious bluestone walkway and entrance, a deep attached two-car garage with built-in cabinetry and abundant storage, and access to Lake Forest's award-winning schools. This exceptional home offers an outstanding combination of location, quality craftsmanship, generous living space, and refined comfort.
Details
| MLS # | 12786703 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1965 |
| Days On Site | 6 |
| Listing Provided By | Berg Properties | Colleen Berg |
Features
| Bed(s) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 4 Total |
| SQ Feet | 3,404 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Acreage | 0.31 |
Interior
| Rooms Total | 9 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Gas, Forced Air |
| Interior Features | Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar |
| Appliances | Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Humidifier |
| Fireplaces Total | 3 |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning |
| Window Features | Skylight(s) |
Exterior
| Roof | Asphalt |
|---|---|
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Lot Features | Cul-De-Sac |
| Construction Materials | Brick, Cedar, Stone |
| Patio And Porch Features | Deck |
| Fencing | Fenced |
Parking
| Parking Features | Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage |
|---|---|
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
Utilities
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Electric | Circuit Breakers |
Location
| Community Features | Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved |
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Taxes
| Tax Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Tax Annual Amount | 13104 |
Area Information
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Lake |
| City | Lake Forest |
| Zip Code | 60045 |
| Area | Lake Forest |
| School District | Lake Forest High School |
| High School | Lake Forest High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 60045) | |
Price: $1,399,000 low | high Med: $1,695,000 sqft: 3,404 low | high Med: 6,108 $ / sqft: $411 low | high Med: $278 On site: 6 low | high Med: 64 | |
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| Open House |
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| In-Person 11/01 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| State | IL |
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| County | Lake |
| City | Lake Forest |
| Zip Code | 60045 |
| Area | Lake Forest |
| School District | Lake Forest High School |
| High School | Lake Forest High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 60045) | |
Price: $1,399,000 low | high Med: $1,695,000 sqft: 3,404 low | high Med: 6,108 $ / sqft: $411 low | high Med: $278 On site: 6 low | high Med: 64 | |
