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1906/1938 Colonial Revival – Lake Forest, IL

4/24/18 25 Comments
Posted on OHD: 4/24/18. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
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250 Majestic Oak Ct, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Wonderful opportunity to restore this one of a kind Howard Van Doren Shaw estate once owned by Charles Garfield king. Home was extensively remodeled in 1938 in the Colonial Revival Style. Wonderful views of Westfield Farm, a new luxury community. This home boasts a flagstone terrace overlooking a sunken, walled garden with open vistas overlooking pond and open space beyond. Wonderful interior details and grandly proportioned rooms featuring five marble fireplaces and a gently curving staircase wrapped around the two-story oval entry hall. paneled library with paired French Doors, recessed bookcases and black marble fireplace. Wonderful period details throughout, Property to be sold as-is.
7 Bed 9 Bath 7,424 Sq Ft 1.43 Ac.
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