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Lisa Fabiano

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$ 5,275,000

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275 Sussex LN Lake Forest, IL 60045

8 Beds

9.5 Baths

11,000 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 11,000 sqft

Price per Sqft $479

MLS Listing ID 12720778

Style French Provincial

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 8

Half Baths 3

Year Built 1914

Annual Tax Amount $53,634

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 2.090 Acres

Lot Dimensions 231X140X223X181X310X189

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Ralph Lauren print campaigns, features in Architectural Digest, film productions, and even the latest Crate & Barrel holiday catalog all point to one thing: great architecture never goes out of style. And more than a century later, David Adler's "Innisfail I" is every bit as extraordinary today. Set on over two breathtaking acres, this landmark estate is ready now to be experienced through a new 2026 lens. The pool, spa, tennis court, and sauna all are just the side features that bring this magnificent lifestyle home to life, as David Adler designed is country luxury estate with one thing in mind...a destination for all to enjoy. His one primary focus with his interiors was "proportions"- always wanting his rooms to have volume with soaring ceilings but still feel intimate. He finished these spaces with endless sets of French doors bringing the gardens inside, and exquisite original details from intricate millwork to Versailles and herringbone parquet floors. The oversized reception hall immediately sets the tone, opening through 10-foot doorways to the spectacular great room where walls of French doors, handcrafted millwork & grand chandeliers frame the endless terraces & gardens beyond. Sun-drenched entertaining spaces flow effortlessly from the living to the dining room, richly paneled library and sunroom, while the Chef's kitchen, oversized butler's pantry and sunny breakfast room make the house equally suited for everyday living. Upstairs, a beautiful hotel-level wrapped wrought-iron staircase leads to eight bedrooms, including the expansive primary suite with fireplace and private dressing room. The third floor changes the mood completely with a speakeasy-style bar, bedroom and full bath-proof that a house this important can still have a little fun. And then there are the grounds which alone today to duplicate would be over $2m in just design and install. Originally designed by legendary landscape architect Jens Jensen, the estate unfolds across formal gardens, sweeping lawns and mature trees, with a pool, spa and tennis court creating the ultimate private country retreat. Innisfail I has been photographed, published and filmed for generations for a reason. Today estates can be built, not doubt about that, but there is nothing like architecture that can always withstand the test of time. NOW it's time to re-imagine this space with a hue of transitional colors, clean-lined furniture and a revamp from gold to simply white. This is a designer's dream palate as this estate is just waiting to be the next showpiece estate in the North Shore as the pedigree is already in place!

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Lake Forest

Body of Water French Provincial

Rooms

Basement Partially Finished, Cellar, Exterior Entry, Walk-Out Access

Interior

Interior Features Sauna, Hot Tub, Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk

Heating Steam, Radiator(s)

Cooling Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned

Flooring Hardwood, Carpet

Fireplaces Number 4

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, More than one

Equipment Security System, Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Security Cameras

Fireplace Y

Appliance Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Humidifier

Laundry Upper Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Hot Tub, Lighting

Garage Spaces 3.0

Community Features Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks

Roof Type Slate

Building

Lot Description Landscaped, Mature Trees, Garden, Level

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Stucco,Stone, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Level or Stories 3 Stories

Structure Type Stucco,Stone

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Everett Elementary School

Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School

High Schools Lake Forest High School

School District 67 , 67, 115

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

Listed by Jena Radnay of @properties Christie's International Real Estate