$39,900

beds

baths

half baths

15,000

square ft

255 N Green Bay Road

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Active / MLS #12290062 / Rental / Lake Forest

Listing information updated 8/6/2025 at 3:23pm

Exclusive Adler estate on 5.4 acres! Walk to town from Suffield House, one of renowned architect David Adler's most beautiful and important country homes, and certainly one of the most desirable homes along Chicago's North Shore. Built in 1934 for Mrs. Lolita Armour, nothing was spared in creating this 15,000 sq ft neo-classical French chateau. This 5.4-acre private property is in the heart of Lake Forest, across the street from Onwentsia Club, and within walking distance to town and Lake Forest Country Day School. The home's interior has beautifully preserved architectural features that include imported English paneling, rare marbles, ornate plaster moldings, custom hand-carved millwork, nine remarkable fireplaces, a 4-stop elevator and rare Versailles patterned hardwood flooring. In addition to the main house (and its 3rd floor apartment), there is a stunning outdoor swimming pool, pool house, carriage apartment, and two detached garages that provide parking for six cars. Once you set foot inside this home, you won't want to leave!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned

Appliances:

Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Humidifier

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Other

Parking Type:

Garage - Gravel,Circular Driveway,Side Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

15,000

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit

Internal Features:

Elevator, In-Law Floorplan, Historic/Period Mlwk, Paneling, Pantry, Workshop

External Features:

Hot Tub, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

22x40 - Main

Dining Room:

23x19 - Main

Kitchen:

12x23 - Main

Family Room:

26x19 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

21x22 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

17x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

25x18 - Second

4th Bedroom:

15x16 - Second

Foyer:

15x18 - Main Level

Bedroom 5:

15x10 - Second Level

Gallery:

11x66 - Main Level

Walk In Closet:

21x14 - Second Level

Library:

24x18 - Main Level

Rental Information

Security Deposit:

$39,900

Pet Info:

Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit

Furnished:

Yes

Fees / Approvals:

Credit Report, Refundable Damage Deposit

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

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned

Appliances:

Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Humidifier

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Other

Parking Type:

Garage - Gravel,Circular Driveway,Side Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

15,000

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit

Internal Features:

Elevator, In-Law Floorplan, Historic/Period Mlwk, Paneling, Pantry, Workshop

External Features:

Hot Tub, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

22x40 - Main

Dining Room:

23x19 - Main

Kitchen:

12x23 - Main

Family Room:

26x19 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

21x22 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

17x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

25x18 - Second

4th Bedroom:

15x16 - Second

Foyer:

15x18 - Main Level

Bedroom 5:

15x10 - Second Level

Gallery:

11x66 - Main Level

Walk In Closet:

21x14 - Second Level

Library:

24x18 - Main Level

Security Deposit:

$39,900

Pet Info:

Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit

Furnished:

Yes

Fees / Approvals:

Credit Report, Refundable Damage Deposit

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Sheridan Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.295.0700

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