1951 Merritt

Lake Forest, IL 60045

Welcome to your updated luxury home located and set back off a quiet cul-de-sac offering lots of privacy in beautiful Lake Forest. This home features a sprawling floor plan of nearly 6000 sq ft and has a very private & serene backyard. The spacious first floor boasts soaring ceilings in the foyer & family room. The foyer showcases an elegant curved staircase, limestone floor, imported chandelier, and mahogany doors. The family room includes custom built-ins and a limestone fireplace that flow into the light filled breakfast room and freshly painted custom-cabinet luxury kitchen. These areas all overlook the serene backyard, newer double patio and putting green! The main floor also showcases hardwood floors, a light filled stunning office with French doors that open into a large living room with a second fireplace, a formal dining room with butler's pantry, and a laundry room featuring a dog wash station. An extra room currently used as an office can also serve as a great in-law suite or large mud room. The second floor invites you into a very spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and large bathroom. All the additional bedrooms include their own private bathrooms. The lower level is sprawling with an additional 1000 sq ft of living space, tons of storage, a bonus room for gym or office, a full bathroom, and a second laundry room. Outside, the home includes a newer circular driveway, new roof, new large gutters, oversized 3 car garage with new doors, custom landscaping with gorgeous mature trees and perennials throughout. Additional amenities present a central vacuum system, automatic sprinklers, as well as separate formal and service staircases. Must tour to appreciate all the details as this home has been meticulously maintained inside and out. See attached list of all recent updates throughout the home!