544 Lexington Drive Lake Forest, IL 60045 • Residential - Single Family • Contingent $1,625,000

Description

Exciting New Listing in the desirable Meadowood Neighborhood! Set peacefully against hundreds of acres of forest preserves and 9.7 miles of hiking and biking trails. This exceptional five-bedroom home offers a beautiful connection to the outdoors - with professionally landscaped gardens, mature trees, private in-ground pool, and western-facing sunsets that make the backyard especially captivating. Inside, the main level is designed for both gracious entertaining and everyday living. The open kitchen is outfitted with newer high-end ss appliances, including Sub Zero refrigerator, Wolf range and Bosch dishwasher. Complete with a breakfast area and walk-in pantry, the kitchen flows effortlessly into the inviting family room featuring custom built-in bookcases and a wood-burning fireplace with gas starter. The adjacent sun-filled sunroom features a wet bar with beverage fridge, skylights and walls of windows and doors opening directly to the expansive patio and pool, with sweeping views of the backyard and Middlefork Savanna. Separate formal dining room and living room with gas-burning fireplace provide elevated spaces for entertaining while a handsome study with built-in bookcases offers a refined setting for work or quiet retreat. A full bath with direct access to the pool is complemented by a convenient pool entry area with built-in storage for towels, swimwear, pool toys and such. Upstairs, five bedrooms provide exceptional flexibility for family and guests. The private primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, while four additional bedrooms accommodate family, guests or work-from-home needs. One bedroom enjoys an en-suite bath that also opens to the hallway, a second hall bath serves the remaining bedrooms. The fifth bedroom offers added versatility with an adjoing tandem room that can be tailored to suit your needs as a private guest area, study, playroom, craft room, homework space, or yoga room. The full basement is partially finished with a functional recreation room, dedicated wine closet, and large utility and storage room with newer washer and dryer. Beyond the home itself, this special neighborhood offers a true sense of community! From morning walks along the trails to sunset swims overlooking the gardens - this home offers a rare opportunity to live where nature, privacy and comfortable living converge.

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