Lake Forest, IL 60045 85 Sunset Place
$2,999,000



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Presented By: Compass
Home Details
Situated just steps from Market Square, this designer-owned home is an exquisite and rare find, perfectly serving as a pied-a-terre or a full time home! Meticulously renovated and designed for simplicity and ease of maintenance, this home offers 4000 square feet of finished space without the need for expensive upkeep. A recipient of 2025 Lake Forest Historic Preservation Award, this exquisite home is renovated to perfection and blends timeless elegance with striking designer finishes. It boasts a warm, inviting interior with carefully chosen color schemes, artfully placed light fixtures, gorgeous wall and window treatments, charming fireplaces, and oversized windows. Enter through a gracious foyer with subtle hand-painted walls, arched doorways, and gleaming floors. The spacious living room, ideal for entertaining or relaxing, features a stunning fireplace, lacquered walls, and a custom bar complete with a wine fridge and refrigerated drawers. The kitchen is a true masterpiece, with top-of-the-line appliances, sleek marble countertops, Katonah hardware, and ample storage. Adjacent is a formal dining room with a large bay window, silk wallpaper with hand-painted accents, and a beautiful chandelier and antique wall sconces that add to the inviting ambiance. Natural light floods the spacious family room, with its beautiful fireplace and coffered ceilings-a comfortable place to gather with family and friends. Down the hall, the office is bathed in light from walls of windows. The primary bedroom suite embodies understated elegance and comfort, with a luxurious bath and built-in wardrobes. Three additional bedrooms are filled with light and share two well-appointed bathrooms. On the lower level, attention to detail continues with a spacious recreational area featuring a gorgeous fireplace with marble surround, wool carpeting, and a bank of drawers with two integrated beverage refrigerators. There's also a beautiful bath, a second laundry room, and ample storage. Step outside to enjoy stunning landscaping enhanced by new landscape lighting, a fenced yard offering privacy, and bluestone patios perfect for gatherings or a morning coffee. The addition of a generator ensures uninterrupted comfort and convenience. Other highlight include, heated bathroom floors, invisible built in speakers, heated garage with epoxied floors and new windows. A true gem in the heart of Lake Forest, surrounded by the charm and conveniences of in-town living.
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Interior Features for 85 Sunset Place
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Possible4
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Half Baths1
Total Baths5
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAssessor
BasementFinished, Full
Total Fireplaces3
Other Rooms
Room TypeRecreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Storage
General for 85 Sunset Place
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDouble Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Assoc Fee Paid PerNot Applicable
Association Fee IncludesNone
CityLake Forest
Construction MaterialsBrick
CoolingCentral Air
CountyLake
DirectionsGreen Bay Rd. north of Deerpath to Sunset Place, east to number, no sign
Electric200+ Amp Service
Elementary SchoolSheridan Elementary School
Elementary School District67
Full Baths4
Garage Spaces2
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Steam
High SchoolLake Forest High School
High School District115
MLS AreaLake Forest
Middle/Junior High SchoolDeer Path Middle School
Middle/Junior School District67
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionClosing
Property TypeResidential
Property TypeDetached Single
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Tax Annual Amount14505
Tax Year2023
Total Rooms9
TownshipShields
Waterfront Y/NNo
Year Built1928
Exterior for 85 Sunset Place
Lot Dimensions72X121
Other EquipmentSump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Water Heater-Gas
Parking FeaturesHeated Garage, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
Total Parking2
Water SourceLake Michigan
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
High School
Lake Forest High School
Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School
