Fairlawn , designed by Delano & Aldrich,Privately secluded Estate with a gated entrance. The symmetry of the red brick Georgian design delights on arrival. Designed in 1923 by New York-based architects, Delano and Aldrich, Fairlawn is in a category by itself. . Reflecting gracious elegance, majestic room sizes and a flowing floor plan. This magnificent residence sits on 3.16 acres of spectacular green gardens that was designed as a series of rooms. As one of the finest residences along Chicago's North Shore, Fairlawn was completed in 1925. Symmetrical scale rooms with high ceilings, cozy fireplaces, a paneled library, a sun room with beautiful murals, grand living/ball room and dining room. The third floor hosts a fun domed space. There is a new kitchen with custom cabinets & top of the line appliances, it opens up to the family room & has easy access to the pool. There are 7 car garages attached to the main house by a heated tunnel. The separate coach house includes: bedroom, bathroom, Kitchen & a living room. There is a green house. Recent updates : new boiler system, new kitchen, Bluestone patio around the pool, Ruckus Wi-Fi system throughout & hot water heaters. Fairlawn is a private retreat, located in the heart of East Lake Forest, across from the beach & the park. History :in 1857 Farwell purchased 18 acres. Fairlawn was built in 1870 by Senator Charles Benjamin Farwell who was one of Lake Forest's original settlers. 1891 the first golf game reported in the midwest teed off on a small seven hole course built on the estate front yard. In 1920: the house burned to the ground. It was rebuilt in 1923 by his daughter Grace, founder of the Chicago Arts Club. The estate has been through many changes . In 1950 the property was subdivided into 9 lots. Today Fairlawn sits on 3.16 spectacular acres. |
Schools for 965 E Deerpath Road, Lake Forest | ||
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Elementary:
(District
67)
sheridan elementary school |
Junior High:
(District
67)
deer path middle school |
High School:
(District
115)
lake forest high school |
Room | Size | Level | Flooring | |
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Kitchen : | 22X22 | Main | Hardwood | |
Living Room : | 45X25 | Main | Hardwood | |
Dining Room : | 30X21 | Main | Hardwood | |
Family Room : | 25X18 | Main | Hardwood | |
Laundry Room : | 10X09 | Main | ||
Other Rooms : | Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Library, Sitting Room, Heated Sun Room, Foyer |
Room | Size | Level | Flooring |
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Master Bedroom : | 21X22 | Second | Carpet |
2nd Bedroom : | 21X17 | Second | Carpet |
3rd Bedroom : | 23X22 | Second | Carpet |
4th Bedroom : | 21X18 | Second | Carpet |
Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Realty | ||
Sold by: Coldwell Banker Realty |
Date | Description | Price | Change | $/sqft | Source |
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Nov 07, 2022 | Sold | $ 5,650,000 | - | $415 / SQ FT | MRED LLC |
Oct 24, 2022 | Under Contract - | $ 6,500,000 | - | $478 / SQ FT | MRED LLC |
Aug 19, 2022 | Under Contract - Attorney/Inspection | $ 6,500,000 | - | $511 / SQ FT | MRED LLC |
Jul 14, 2022 | New Listing | $ 6,500,000 | - | $478 / SQ FT | MRED LLC |
Jan 17, 2018 | Sold | $ 3,725,000 | - | $274 / SQ FT | MRED LLC |
Dec 28, 2017 | Under Contract - Attorney/Inspection | $ 4,500,000 | - | $331 / SQ FT | MRED LLC |
Dec 21, 2017 | Re-activated | $ 4,500,000 | - | $331 / SQ FT | MRED LLC |
Nov 30, 2017 | Under Contract - Attorney/Inspection | $ 4,500,000 | - | $331 / SQ FT | MRED LLC |
Oct 03, 2017 | Price Change | $ 4,500,000 | -15.56% | $331 / SQ FT | MRED LLC |
Jul 24, 2017 | Price Change | $ 5,200,000 | -13.46% | $382 / SQ FT | MRED LLC |
Mar 01, 2017 | New Listing | $ 5,900,000 | - | $434 / SQ FT | MRED LLC |
Feb 28, 2017 | Cancelled | $ 7,500,000 | - | $549 / SQ FT | MRED LLC |
Apr 17, 2016 | New Listing | $ 7,500,000 | - | $549 / SQ FT | MRED LLC |
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