650 Newcastle Dr

Beautifully updated, custom home on a quiet street in west Lake Forest! Located on 1.38 acres across from open lands, this 4,000 sq. ft. home is the very definition of "move in ready." The list of updates is impressive - a spectacular custom, gourmet kitchen from Abruzzo, an updated family room w/ stone fireplace & built-in, a new 1st floor laundry & mudroom w/ cubbies, updated powder rooms, refinished hardwood floors on the main level & new hardwood flooring on the 2nd floor, new carpeting in the upstairs bedrooms, and fresh paint throughout. The home also has 9'+ ceilings, a large 1st floor office, generous bedrooms, a full, finished basement w/ bedroom, bathroom & large recreation room, and a 3-car garage. The stunning custom kitchen from Abruzzo is the heart of the home and features custom, inset cabinetry, a huge island w/ breakfast bar & lots of storage, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, Sub Zero-Wolf-Cove appliances, a dry bar w/ beverage drawers & refrigerator, and large windows overlooking the backyard. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the bright, updated family room which has a vaulted ceiling, a gorgeous new stone fireplace w/ gas logs & starter, built-ins, and more windows w/ views of the property. The spacious dining room & living room have been recently painted and are ideal for entertaining. The large 1st floor office gets wonderful light and has French doors for privacy. Upstairs, the Primary Suite features a huge bedroom w/ new carpeting, an ample walk-in closet, and a large bathroom w/ a vaulted ceiling, separate vanities, a soaking tub, and separate water closet w/ oversized, walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms share a bathroom w/ separate vanity areas, and the 4th bedroom is next to a 3rd full bathroom w/ tub & shower. The full, finished basement has a 5th bedroom that could also be used as a workout space, a 4th full bathroom, a wonderful bar for entertaining, and tons of space for a playroom, game room, 2nd family room, etc. Outside, the deep property features a nice deck, a gazebo, and plenty of space for a pool, a putting green, a fire pit, or just a place to play w/ friends and family. Additional highlights include all brick exterior, a newer cedar roof (2017), a concrete driveway and a side-loaded garage. This unique home provides privacy while still being close to shopping, the West Lake Forest train station, schools, and parks.