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Garrett Johnson

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$6,250,000

Est. payment - /mo

7 Beds

8 Baths

7,383 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 7,383 sqft

Price per Sqft $846

MLS Listing ID 12527076

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 7

Half Baths 2

Year Built 1927

Annual Tax Amount $54,382

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 9.356 Acres

Lot Dimensions 407386

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

On the market for the first time in nearly 50 years, the historic Phelps Kelley House is one of Lake Bluff's most significant estate properties. Designed in 1927 by noted Chicago architect Ambrose Cramer, a protege of David Adler, this Tudor Revival masterpiece was originally part of the historic "Stonebridge" estate. The 9.35-acre property is elegantly situated at the end of a long, private, tree-lined drive, and features a pond, rolling lawn, mature trees, gardens, a 7,383-square-foot main residence with meticulously preserved interiors, and a detached 5-car garage with a full coach house apartment above. Across five decades, one family has carefully stewarded the character of this home, preserving its original grandeur through its stone floors, carved millwork, wood paneling, intricate moldings, tall casement windows, and generous ceiling heights. Cramer carefully planned the floorplan for gracious living and entertaining. A grand entry leads to expansive formal living and dining rooms-each with fireplaces and French doors opening to an expansive terrace overlooking verdant gardens and the pool beyond. A paneled sunroom offers a quiet retreat with views of the grounds and lends itself perfectly to a sun-filled private office. Service areas are thoughtfully configured for ease: a large butler's pantry with extensive vintage cabinetry connects the dining room to the kitchen, which adjoins a sunlit breakfast room oriented toward the pool. A spacious family room provides yet another vantage point to appreciate the property's natural beauty. Additional first-floor conveniences include a large laundry room, back staircase, and discreet storage integrated throughout. Five bedrooms and six full baths complete the second floor, including a primary suite that functions as its own private wing with dual baths, multiple closets, and a dressing room rich with period character. Two additional bedrooms and 1.1 baths on the first floor offer ideal space for guests or multi-generational living. The lower level includes a powder bath and abundant storage space, but could also be converted into a future recreation room. The property's park-like grounds elevate the estate into a true retreat that feels worlds away. Outdoor amenities include a swimming pool, greenhouse, and a prior tennis court site that provides exceptional potential for a new court or custom outdoor recreation. Meandering paths encourage exploration, while open lawns and a broad terrace facilitate gatherings of any scale. Adding to the estate's pastoral charm, the current owners maintain beehives on the property for small-batch honey production. The greenhouse, beehives, and expanses of lawn and garden reinforce the feeling of escape that a private country estate provides while being only minutes from Lake Bluff's beloved community fabric: downtown's charming shops and dining, the Metra station, Sunrise Beach, highly rated schools, outstanding parks, and the town's renowned Fourth of July celebration. A once-in-a-generation offering, the Phelps Kelley House represents the finest expression of North Shore heritage. It is an estate in the truest sense, meticulously preserved and ready to begin its next chapter.

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Lake Bluff

Rooms

Basement Unfinished, Full

Interior

Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Paneling

Heating Radiator(s)

Cooling Small Duct High Velocity

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Gas Log, Gas Starter

Equipment Security System

Fireplace Y

Appliance Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Trash Compactor, Gas Cooktop

Laundry Main Level

Exterior

Exterior Feature Fire Pit

Garage Spaces 5.0

Pool In Ground

Roof Type Slate

Building

Lot Description Landscaped, Mature Trees

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Stone, No

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Lake Michigan

Level or Stories 2 Stories

Structure Type Stone

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Lake Bluff Elementary School

Middle Schools Lake Bluff Middle School

High Schools Lake Forest High School

School District 65 , 65, 115

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

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Listed by Annie Royster Lenzke of Coldwell Banker Realty

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Garrett Johnson

+1(847) 337-1157

Agent License ID: 475.188206

1650 Green Bay RD Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Garrett Johnson

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