This fabulous Howard Van Doren Shaw home is distinguished by its overall quality of details, design, materials and craftsmanship. Awarded the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation award in 2009 for Rehabilitation, the meticulous updates & complete renovation were completed in 2008 to create a sense of warmth, elegance, luxury & comfort. This beautiful 16 room, 6 bedroom, 6.2 bath home is set on 1.61 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the heart of east Lake Forest. The best of both worlds, historic yet new, 2 blocks from the Lake. In 2008, new windows & doors, new gourmet kitchen w/ high-end appliances, new mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems, new insulation, finishes & mouldings, new roof, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, & so much more. Wonderful finished lower level w/ a spa bath, exercise area, recreation area, media area, & 2nd laundry rm. Attached, heated garage, 2nd floor laundry rm & expansive finished 3rd flr w/ bedroom, full bath & game rm/office
