Closed

$1,660,000

Favorite

beds

baths

half bath

3,075

square ft

1057 Walden Road

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Closed / MLS #11995029 / Single Family / Lake Forest

Listing information updated 4/21/2024 at 6:03am

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own very special home and a piece of Lake Forest history on Cyrus McCormick Jr.'s country estate Walden. Walden was regarded as one of the finest landscaped estates in Lake Forest and many original plantings still existing on the property today. Built in 1942, this fantastic and spacious brick cape cod style "Cottage on Walden" has nearly 3,100 sqft, 4 bedrooms + office, 3.1 bathrooms, hardwood floors, original moldings & doors, and 10' ceilings throughout. Charm abounds from the original built-in cabinetry to the original French doors leading from every room to the private backyard overlooking the ravine and the heated inground pool. Other features include a modern DeGiulio kitchen with professional grade appliances; first floor primary suite with dressing room and spacious ensuite marble bathroom; large, screened patio; upstairs features three bedrooms with charming shared vintage bathroom and separate office or 4th bedroom; two car attached heated garage; all newer mechanicals; Generac generator; and full finished basement with mostly 10' ceiling heights. A very special home, in a very special location, and just steps from the Walden/Bluffs Edge Bridge and Lake Michigan. Hear the Lake Michigan waves crashing against the shore from your own yard. Estate area & extremely private.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Space Pac

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

81-90 Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Parking Type:

Garage

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,075

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.5

Internal Features:

Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio, Screened Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens

Room Information

Living Room:

24x23 - Main

Dining Room:

17x10 - Main

Kitchen:

14x13 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

16x16 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

21x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

17x14 - Second

4th Bedroom:

15x13 - Second

Screened Porch:

15x17 - Main Level

Foyer:

5x14 - Main Level

Office:

14x14 - Second Level

Walk In Closet:

15x13 - Main Level

Laundry:

13x15 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$13,333

Tax Year:

2022

Location

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Sheridan Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Listing Office Phone: 847.510.5000

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