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Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County
$559/sqft
-$410,000 since Sep 4, 2025
Down payment assistance available
5Beds
5Baths
6,239Sqft
0.82 acLot
1928Built
Character Home
Built 1928 · 98 years of history
Meadowood
60045
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Gas Log · Living Room
2-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · Heated Garage · On Site · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Single Family · Built 1928 · Historic
A rare opportunity to own a unique and one-of-a-kind home, the majestic centerpiece of historic Meadowood Farm, the Dairy Barn. This spectacular home, full of charm and character was converted to residential use in the late 1950's and the gorgeous exterior has been maintained to perfection with an enchanting old world look of stone, brick, copper and a cedar shake roof to highlight its exceptional appeal. The Meadowood Farm community is a re-creation of a 16th century French Normandy farm designed by architect Ralph Varney, commissioned in the 1920s by Clifford Milton Leonard, a successful businessman and WWI soldier. The home's interior has an open flowing floor plan lovingly updated for today's lifestyle. The current owners have made significant improvements to the features, including all new mechanicals, new roof, new hardwood floors, custom garage built-ins, walk-in closets, and restored dome with a dance floor, movie screen, uplighting, new carpet and much more. Multiple entrances invite you into the circular design of the home with living room and dining room filled with natural light and a cozy library. The chef's kitchen includes travertine flooring, quartzite counters, modern tile backsplash and featuring a La Cornue range and Sub Zero refrigerator. A private first floor primary suite offers two walk in closets and a gorgeous updated bath with dual vanity, soaking tub, steam shower and private water closet. Another large bedroom and updated full bath complete the first floor. The special attached silo with three levels of living provides birds eye views over Lake Forest. The center of the second floor features the original and amazingly beautiful round 60 foot diameter hay loft dome. The second floor, in addition to the dome, has two large bedrooms and another renovated full bath in one wing and a one bedroom apartment with a large living area, kitchen and full bath, with a separate entrance and parking, in the other wing, great for in-law, au pair, etc. Large and gracious living spaces and smaller intimate spaces create a home that is perfect for entertaining and for everyday living. Hardwood floors, 18 inch thick walls, spiral staircases, exposed brick walls, and numerous design and architectural details make this a treat for the eyes and the senses. Inviting .8 acre professionally landscaped west facing yard with a new plaster swimming pool, new pool deck, all new landscaping, amazing Koi pond makes this an ideal retreat. Full house generator. Enjoy living in your own one-of-a kind masterpiece that merges the past and the present. Located just a short walk to Lake Forest Open Lands, Elawa Farm, and the walking and biking trails of Middlefork Savannah.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights koi pond, new plaster swimming pool, and open flowing floor plan as key attractions of this home.
Based on current rates
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $2,791,200 loan
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15 categories of property features
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom2
MainBedroom3
SecondBedroom4
SecondBedroom5
SecondOther
Market data and value estimates
3 schools rated nearby
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
17 events
22 years of records
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Lake Forest, IL • Lake County
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