85 Morris Lane

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Custom-built and completed in 2016 to the highest of standards, puts this Kelmscott Park Mayfair model in a class of its own. An extraordinary example of sophistication and meticulous design, situated on a premium end lot, providing the utmost in upscale living and entertaining. Fully integrated smart technology boasts a Sonos music system and a home automation system controlling the thermostats, window shades, exterior security cameras, and alarm. while also equipped for efficiency and whole home ventilation with two air conditioner units, two furnaces with blue light anti-viral systems, and an Aprilaire, year-round energy recovery system. Volume ceilings dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, polished nickel fixtures, and solid white oak hardwood flooring, combine with extensive millwork showcased in the form of eight-foot solid core doors, unique multi-piece casings, and base molding, furniture-grade cabinetry, built-ins, and French doors in the primary bedroom suite and a side service door in the mudroom making a statement of modern luxury and convenience, along with the attached two-car garage, finished with epoxy-coated flooring and an electric car charger. Upon entry, the dramatic, gallery-style foyer introduces sightlines extending the length of the home, through to the picturesque backyard. The center hall floor plan introduces a first-floor office, powder room and laundry room, kitchen, combination living/dining room, and opulent, main-floor primary bedroom suite with an expansive walk-in closet and private access to the expanded, backyard bluestone patio. The elegant bathroom features a heated, herringbone pattern stone floor, Toto Neorest, washlet integrated smart toilet, a separate walk-in shower, an oversized, stand-alone soaking tub, and dual vanities. Thomas McNeil cabinetry is adorned with leathered Taj Mahal Quartzite on the countertops and oversized island in the gourmet kitchen, featuring professional-grade appliances from Subzero, Wolf, and Asko. Fully equipped for a chef of any level with a wall oven, steam oven, microwave drawer, six burner range-top with griddle, French door refrigerator/freezer, under-counter wine refrigerator, and dishwasher, and a Shaws apron-front sink. Upstairs two gracious bedrooms are accessed by an open, airy loft space and connected through a Jack-and-Jill full bathroom with dual vanities and private commode. The finished basement provides a large recreational space, an additional bedroom, an exercise room, a full bathroom, and abundant storage space. The professionally landscaped outdoor space delivers a tranquil environment, with peaceful gardens and privacy screening provided by maturing trees and shrubs. A remarkable opportunity to enjoy this maintenance-free community, within walking distance of all that downtown Lake Forest has to offer.