This beautiful Howard Van Doren Shaw home was extensively renovated and updated in 2008. Distinguished by its overall quality of details, design, materials and craftsmanship, it was awarded the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation award for Rehabilitation in 2009. The meticulous updates & renovations created a sense of warmth, elegance, luxury & comfort for today's discerning buyers. This gracious 16 room, 6 bedroom, 6.2 bath home is set on 1.61 acres of manicured 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 bathrooms, new mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems, new insulation, finishes & mouldings, 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 room. Attached, heated garage, 2nd floor laundry room and expansive finished 3rd floor with bedroom, full bath & game rm/office. Enter and feel right at home!
