885 Waveland

Lake Forest, IL 60045

Looking for charm, privacy, quality and the house of your dreams. The charm of a Jerome Cerny home is apparent here in the covered walkway past the Dutch door into the framed entrance. 9ft foot ceilings on the 1st floor, all have floor to ceiling windows, and the formal rooms enjoy either a boxed bay or bowed bay window. A gracious living room , cozy library with pickled paneling and a generous dining room have floor to ceiling windows, and enjoy either a boxed bay or bowed bay windows, these are are hallmarks of the formal spaces. The warmth of the southern exposure floods into the library with a wall of open shelving as well a paneled wall of closed shelving. The intimate dining room has room for china storage, buffet and additional seating within the box bay window. French doors to the blue-stone patio enhances the country life experience whether at sunrise or sunset! Christopher Peacock created the perfect blend of country kitchen with all the accouterments for the gourmet. An additional box bay window makes for the perfect setting for the breakfast table overlooking the beautiful wooded corner lot, allowing the opportunity to reflect on the wonders of nature. The first floor master bedroom,also enjoys a box bay window, and a newly renovated(2018) master bath with walk in shower. The second floor is replete with two spacious bedrooms with charming dormers, lots of storage and a hall bath. One of the bedrooms has bunk beds built-in. Additional second floor storage access is found in a floored attic within the garage with permanent stairs, originally used as an office. New: Cedar roof in 2012, 1st floor furnace in 2014, 1st floor AC compressor,sump pump and battery backup in 2016, driveway 2018. extras include: zoned HVAC & irrigation system Situated on .82 acres, partially wooded with large green space for family soccer games or quiet reflection. Welcome home!