255 N Green Bay Road Lake Forest, IL 60045
Suffield House is considered one of renowned architect David Adler's most important country houses. A collaboration with his designer sister, Frances Adler Elkins, this 15, 000 sqft residence completed in 1934 is on 5.4 acres in the heart of Lake Forest. Built for Mrs. J. Ogden "Lolita" Armour, the entrance is neo-Georgian while the rest of the 15, 000 square foot home was designed in a classical French style. The brick is whitewashed, with the warmth of buff pink coming through. This home's interior is loaded with priceless, perfectly preserved architectural features, including imported English paneling, antique Chinese oil paintings, exotic marbles, ornate plaster moldings and decoration, original light fixtures, nine fireplaces (each more beautiful than the next), custom millwork, and a handsome Versailles patterned hardwood floor. This home was ahead of its time with features including a 4-stop passenger elevator and a sophisticated central heat and air conditioning system. Designed for entertaining on a grand scale, the main level has a series of exquisite formal rooms, supported by a service area that rivals the manor home in Downton Abbey with a butler's pantry, kitchen, breakfast room, silver vault, and a flower arranging room. On the second level are five en suite bedrooms, including a large primary suite, plus a 1, 000 sqft 2 bedroom, 2 bath staff apartment. The top level offers potential for expansion with another 2-bedroom apartment, a large cedar closet, a gift-wrapping room, an exercise room, and storage. A spacious, paneled rec room with a fireplace is a surprise feature in the otherwise utilitarian basement, including a laundry center, vault, wine room, multiple storage rooms, and mechanicals. Recreational features include a beautiful pool, spa, and pool house with a great room, kitchen, dual baths, laundry, and a huge fenced backyard. The property also includes a carriage house that would make a great art studio, home office, or guest suite. Other features include a deep 4-car garage and storage facilities for landscaping equipment. Available for the first time in nearly 50 years, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional home by one of the most significant residential architects of all time!
- Property TypeSingle Family Home
- NeighborhoodN/A
- CountyLake
- Taxes$99,582
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees$0
- Days on Site32 Days
- MLS StatusActive
- MLS ID Number12046235
- Home Size Source Estimated
- Year Built1934
- Lot Size5.4 Acres
- Full Baths8
- Partial Baths3
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General Features
- Style French Provincial
- Parking Spaces 10
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Electric Circuit Breakers
- Basement Full
- Acreage 5.4
- Property Sub Type Single Family Residence
- Garage Spaces 4
- General Information None
- Garage Detached
- Rooms Total 13
- Type Detached 3 Stories
- Lot Size 5.0-5.99 Acres
- Water Lake Michigan
- Lot Features Fenced YardGolf Course LotLandscapedMature TreesGarden
- Parking Total 10
Interior Features
- Cooling Central AirZoned
- Heating Natural GasForced AirSteamRadiator(s)Sep Heating Systems - 2+Zoned
- Appliances Double OvenRangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorHigh End RefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryerRange Hood
- Interior Skylight(s)ElevatorHardwood FloorsIn-Law ArrangementHistoric/Period MlwkPanelingPantryWorkshop Area (Interior)
- Fireplaces 9
- Fireplace Features Wood Burning
- Fireplace Yes
- Fireplace Locations Living RoomMaster BedroomBasementBedroomDen/ LibraryDining Room
- Room Types FoyerBedroom 5GalleryWalk In ClosetLibrarySun RoomBedroom 6Breakfast RoomBedroom 7
Exterior Features
- Roof Other
- Waterfront Property No
- Exterior Hot TubBrick Paver PatioIn Ground Pool
- Lot Fenced YardGolf Course LotLandscapedMature TreesGarden
- Other Structures OutbuildingPergolaPool House
Community Features
- Township Shields
- Community Features PoolGated
- MLS Area Lake Forest
- Association Fee Includes None