461 Clover Avenue
Lake Forest, IL 60045

MUST SEE! Fabulous brick East Lake Forest Georgian home, situated on a beautiful 1.4 acre fenced and beautifully and fully landscaped lot, adjacent to Deerpath Golf Course. This exceptionally private 3,688 sqft home with 2,100 sqft lower level (LL) shows like a new construction with the most recent renovations and neutral light gray and white color paint throughout. The first floor has formal dining and living rooms, spacious family room with brand new patio doors (Anderson 400 Series), a wood burning and gas starter fireplace with basement flue, a private office with large patio doors (Anderson 400 Series), built-in bookshelves & two skylights, and first floor bedroom with full bath, perfect for mother-in-law or au pair. The second-floor features 4 spacious bedrooms (3 walk-in closets), 2 bathrooms, and brand-new LG washer/dryer. In addition to the standing tub, a spacious shower and beautiful hardware, the primary private bath offers two closets to complement the walk-in closet in the primary bedroom. There has been no cost spared, all the switches have been updated, the wood floors have been beautifully refinished and supplemented to provide a uniform clean modern look with smokey gray stain prior to adding new baseboards in the entire home. The beautiful woodwork and millwork and lovely French Doors have been refinished to bring in a modern look to this property. The finished lower level has been updated with brand new engineered flooring (waterproofed) and provides a large recreation room, bar and game room (pool table included), and a second washer/dryer in the mechanical room. This space could easily be expanded to include an additional bedroom and bathroom. The gourmet eat-in kitchen with large new patio doors overlooking the stunning flower beds and new concrete patio has cabinets designed by Studio 41 offering exceptional materials (Omega brand cherry cabinets, center island with stacked waterfall granite countertop and solid granite kitchen sink), featuring high-end stainless steel appliances including Viking stove (high end 1100 cfm fan), Fisher & Paykal dishwasher, Miele Steamer (healthier alternative to a microwave), wine cooler (dual temperature) and 48" Liebherr refrigerator (one compartment has the option to be a refrigerator or freezer). In addition, the selected list of recent improvements include (see complete list in additional comments): New windows in basement, reconstructed escape window based on the latest code, new solid core interior doors and hardware, new light fixtures including stunning foyer chandelier, all new light switches, new concrete patio and sidewalks, replaced all baseboards, added side-board and refinished library, updated the stairs spindles, refinished all cherrywood crown moldings, updated landscaping and underground sprinkler system. Cedar shake roof & skylights replaced (2010) and passed inspection (2022); 2 new heating and air conditioning units (2021); 2 hot water heaters (2012); Kitchen appliances (2006), new sump pump (2022) and new gray sump pump (2022). Two enormous side yards (approximately one-half acre each) are ideal for building a pool with pool house or a separate stand-alone in-law unit. A wonderful value and a gorgeous property in a great location offering privacy and the convenience of being close to everything with approximately 5,800 sqft of living space, 5 spacious and updated bedrooms, 3.1 updated bathrooms, 3-car attached and epoxyed garage and a new expanded patio! Walking distance to historic downtown shopping, restaurants, Lake Michigan, Library, and excellent schools.