$3,600,000

beds

baths

half baths

11,742

square ft

900 E Ringwood Road N

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Closed / MLS #11935499 / Single Family / Lake Forest

Listing information updated 9/7/2024 at 6:03am

Custom designed and built by Perkins, Fellows and Hamilton for Mrs. Cyrus McCormick in 1916, this spectacular estate is set on 3.8 wooded acres in the heart of East Lake Forest. The house most resembles an early European Manor home exemplifying elegance and grace. Entering the grounds through the handsome iron gates, one is struck by the grandeur of the house and the mature landscaping in its unique, wooded setting, hence its name "The House in the Woods". You are welcomed into the reception hall with French limestone floor, marble walls, paneled walnut ceiling and delicately carved walnut woodwork. The soft patina of the teak and rosewood floors, the handsome fireplaces, and the carved and cast motifs of animals and plants are reminiscent of a by-gone era and speak to this meticulously maintained and lovingly preserved home perfect for today's lifestyle. A fabulous floor plan including 10 bedrooms, 8 full and 4 half baths, 10 fireplaces, gracious room sizes, 10' ceilings and a heavy slate roof are just a few of the features to be noted. Views of the breath-taking backyard are evident from most of the rooms and the bluestone terrace invites you to the inground pool positioned in the southwest part of the yard. The Primary Suite with sitting room, sunroom, two fireplaces, walk in closet and private bath is luxury at its finest. Additional ensuite bedrooms, a guest wing, an elevator, a wine cellar and a basketball court are just some of the other amenities this one-of-a-kind home offers.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Steam

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Slate

Parking Type:

Garage

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

11,742

Lot Size:

3.0-3.99 Acres

Acreage:

3.8

Internal Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Patio, In Ground Pool, Breezeway

Room Information

Living Room:

37x25 - Main

Dining Room:

24x15 - Main

Kitchen:

22x19 - Main

Family Room:

19x25 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

21x21 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

19x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

9x13 - Second

Bedroom 5:

10x8 - Second Level

Bedroom 6:

11x11 - Second Level

Bedroom 7:

9x18 - Third Level

Heated Sun Room:

15x12 - Main Level

Other Room:

10x13 - Second Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$77,254

Tax Year:

2022

Location

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Sheridan Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Steam

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Slate

Parking Type:

Garage

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

11,742

Lot Size:

3.0-3.99 Acres

Acreage:

3.8

Internal Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Patio, In Ground Pool, Breezeway

Living Room:

37x25 - Main

Dining Room:

24x15 - Main

Kitchen:

22x19 - Main

Family Room:

19x25 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

21x21 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

19x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

9x13 - Second

Bedroom 5:

10x8 - Second Level

Bedroom 6:

11x11 - Second Level

Bedroom 7:

9x18 - Third Level

Heated Sun Room:

15x12 - Main Level

Other Room:

10x13 - Second Level

Tax Amount:

$77,254

Tax Year:

2022

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Sheridan Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Disclaimer: The accuracy of all information regardless of source, including but not limited to square footage and lot size, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed nor warranted and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.