$1,749,000

beds

baths

half baths

4,820

square ft

1225 Sir William Lane

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Contingent / MLS #12486249 / Single Family / Lake Forest

Listing information updated 10/7/2025 at 3:23pm

Located in the heart of the Arbor Ridge neighborhood, this fantastic Country French-style home has it all...beautiful updates, handsome finishes, high ceilings, open floor plan, hardwood floors, two staircases to all levels, a 3 car garage & a new roof. The dramatic two story foyer sets the tone opening to the impressive cathedral ceiling living room, the lovely dining room as well as the family room. The family room has a beautifully redone fireplace w/quartzite surround & leads to the breakfast room & kitchen. The first floor primary is at once private & well located w/vaulted ceiling, access to the back terrace & renovated bathroom w/heated floors, steam shower & 2 closets. Additionally the first floor has 2 1/2 baths, a mud room & a separate laundry room. The second floor boasts 3 bedrooms & 2 baths as well as a beautifully appointed home office located off the back staircase. The unbelievable lower level is a house in itself with a huge recreation room w/complete bar, a media room w/fireplace, an exercise room, a wine room, a bedroom/full bath as well as a sitting room w/newly added Murphy bed. Situated on a beautifully landscaped & hardscaped lot w/easy access to Everett School and Park.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Other

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stucco

Basement:

Finished,Daylight

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

31-40 Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Parking Type:

Garage - Circular Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,820

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.52

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

20x21 - Main

Dining Room:

19x14 - Main

Kitchen:

18x15 - Main

Family Room:

31x17 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x23 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

17x18 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

15x18 - Second

4th Bedroom:

16x22 - Second

Bedroom 5:

16x12 - Lower Level

Recreation Room:

41x19 - Lower Level

Game Room:

10x8 - Lower Level

Exercise Room:

15x13 - Lower Level

Foyer:

11x12 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$27,357

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$1,200 / year

Location

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Everett Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Architecture Style:

Other

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stucco

Basement:

Finished,Daylight

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

31-40 Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Parking Type:

Garage - Circular Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,820

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.52

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

20x21 - Main

Dining Room:

19x14 - Main

Kitchen:

18x15 - Main

Family Room:

31x17 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x23 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

17x18 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

15x18 - Second

4th Bedroom:

16x22 - Second

Bedroom 5:

16x12 - Lower Level

Recreation Room:

41x19 - Lower Level

Game Room:

10x8 - Lower Level

Exercise Room:

15x13 - Lower Level

Foyer:

11x12 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$27,357

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$1,200 / year

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Everett Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 847.416.0446

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1225 Sir William Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045 is a single family home currently listed at $1,749,000. 1225 Sir William Lane features 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 2 Half Baths. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since October 5th, 2025 and was built in 1989. Nearby schools include Everett Elementary School, Deer Path Middle School, and Lake Forest High School. The nearest transit stops include Lake Forest Metra Metra Milwaukee District North line.