120 S Basswood Road

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

At the end of a quiet cul de sac, this East Lake Forest brick Georgian sits on almost an acre creating a private oasis. Located in desirable Onwentsia Gardens, this 5300+ sq foot home, on all three levels, is filled with sensational natural light and gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. The lovely double front doors open to a foyer, formal dining and living room. The gourmet white kitchen, completed in 2018 features quartz countertops, a six burner Viking cooktop, Miele dishwasher, Sub Zero refrigerator, Jenn Air double oven, and generous cabinet storage space with under counter lighting. There is a large breakfast area with a wall of windows and doors, overlooking the amazing patio and fenced in backyard. The windows and doors extend into the large family room that provide great flow for indoor/outdoor living! The home offers two fireplaces, in the family room and study/office, with dramatic shiplap ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors. Additionally, the first floor has a powder room off of the foyer. All four spacious bedrooms are on the second floor. The primary suite is very large with a luxurious master bath that has two separate dressing areas, each with a walk in closet and separate sink areas, leading to the joint large bathroom with steam shower and Jacuzzi tub with skylight. Bedroom 2, 3 and 4 are large with oversized closets. There is an additional bathroom on the second floor. The finished basement provides added living space with room for an exercise area, entertaining or game area with another full bathroom! You'll appreciate the sensational, fully fenced in yard with attractive patio and large areas to play! The first floor laundry features a newer Bosch Washer & Dryer. A deep 3 car, garage with newer garage doors, with a side door access, a huge fenced yard and dog run right off of the garage walk thru door. There is plenty of space for a pool, tennis court or putting green. There is sump pump with backup system, sprinkler system and 2 zoned A/C & HVAC. Homeowner added privacy fence on side and in front of the property 2019, invisible pet fence 2020, additional insulation in attic and crawl space in 2022, outside trim painted 2022. This home is sunny and bright with so much flexibility in the floorplan and a fantastic location, close to highway, school, park and shopping! Dogs will be permitted on a case by case basis, and shorter term rental is possible.