STANLEY ANDERSON GEM 

Located in Lake Forest, IL  •  Web ID:

Welcome to a Stanley Anderson Treasure at 446 Illinois Road in East Lake Forest ….

The exquisite charm of yesteryear was combined with the all luxuries of modern-day living to recreate this classic historic home for today’s lifestyle. Designed by legendary architect Stanley Anderson, the home is located in historic East Lake Forest within easy walking distance of downtown Market Square. Walking up the beautifully-landscaped perennial garden path, one is immediately drawn to the elegant and enchanting architecture of this all-stucco English Country-styled home. Passing through the impressive hand-crafted door, one enters into a gracious foyer which sets the stage for the engaging beauty to come. To the right is the expansive living room with wood-burning fireplace and handsome wood mantel and built-in bookcases, with plentiful windows providing south and east exposures. Adjacent is the well-appointed dining room rendered in rich tones, and there is a convenient wet-bar nearby for entertaining ease.

In 1996, the back of the house was expanded to include a stunning new kitchen and family room overlooking the bluestone patio and large, professionally landscaped private yard. The kitchen features light-toned, distressed wood custom cabinetry by Woodmode, granite countertops and the very highest-end appliances, from the stand-out Russell stainless steel range to the Asko dishwasher and Gaggeneau double ovens. A lovely breakfast area provides plentiful room for the family table and affords wonderful views of the private backyard. There is excellent cabinet storage space and a walk-in pantry, too.

The kitchen opens to a wonderful family room with all the comforts of home, include a gas granite-surround fireplace with custom wood mantel, bookcases and ample seating. French doors open to a raised-wall bluestone patio with garden surround, making outside entertaining a breeze and enhancing the interiors with natural light and yard views. The first floor also features a charming powder room, accented with elegant faux painting.

Upstairs the living is exceptionally easy and comfortable. On the second floor, there are three bedrooms. and a fourth is on the third floor. A second floor highlight is the newer and exceptionally spacious master bedroom suite, located over the 1996 kitchen/family room addition. It offers an enchanting space to retreat to each evening…complete with floor-to-ceiling bookcases on one wall and an inviting seating area by the granite-surround gas fireplace. The master bathroom is deluxe in its appointments and design, with Woodmode cabinetry and white Corian countertops creating a light, airy and welcoming environment. There is a large walk-in closet with abundant storage.

There are two additional family bedrooms on the 2nd floor, one with an updated bath ensuite, and another served by an updated hall bath. There is also a gem of an office having been created from a former sleeping porch. Now a year-round room, it features custom cabinets, shelves and desk space for an ultra-functional modern-day study, with beautiful views of the front yard gardenscapes.

The third floor of the home has long been a coveted retreat, complete with a bedroom with built-ins, skylit office/sitting room and full bath. Perfect as a teen or guest retreat, it has also doubled as a private suite for live-in help. There is walk-in attic storage space on this floor as well.

The lower level of the home is finished and features a windowed and carpeted recreation room, a half bath, and a well-appointed 300-plus bottle wine cellar. There is extra storage space here as well, in addition to the updated mechanicals for the home.

Outdoors the beauty and charm continues with thoughtful landscaping that enhances the historic home’s overall appeal. The yard and garden design provides significant privacy, while being easy to maintain. The patio is large and has a gas line for barbecuing. The driveway, brand new in 2006, leads to a newer two-car garage with extra side spaces for easy turn-around and additional cars.

What a rare and beautiful find….a historic, totally updated and expanded Stanley Anderson home in a highly desirable walk-to-everything location! All it’s missing is you! 

Built in 1928.

3,599 approximate square feet.

.34 acre lot.