510 Butler Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Set on 1.38 acres along a quiet cul-de-sac with views of Waveland Park, this spacious brick home is graced with custom finishes, a classic easy flow through generously proportioned rooms, and beautifully appointed grounds w/ amazing landscaping and gardens. Every aspect of the home - inside and out - has been lovingly renovated by the current homeowners. Inside, the 4,645 sq. ft. home features 6 bedrooms (one of which is on the 1st floor w/ en suite bath and could be used as either an office or guest space), 4.1 updated bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout, large formal spaces, a full, finished basement, a screened porch, and an oversized 3-car garage. The large, sunny kitchen - a classic white with glass cabinets - includes an induction cooktop, a breakfast room, pantry and dry bar w/ two built-in refrigerators. The large, formal dining room features a hand-painted mural of crabapple trees found on the property. The living room, with custom millwork and gas fireplace, spans the entire width of the house and enjoys views of both front and rear gardens. The family room, with views of the pool, the large fenced yard and adjacent natural area, boasts a theater sound system, built-ins and a gas fireplace. The 1st floor bedroom has a full, en suite bathroom and can also be used as an office. Upstairs, the large primary suite features a stunning bathroom w/ double sinks, a jet tub, separate walk-in shower, and radiant heat flooring, and a big walk-in dressing room w/ built-in dressers/closets. The remaining four large bedrooms upstairs share 2 beautifully updated bathrooms. The full, finished basement has lots of space w/ separate areas for watching TV, playing pool or ping-pong, exercising, and working or doing homework. Outside, classic bluestone walks are highlighted by the flowering trees, evergreens, and lovely perennial gardens that showcase the homeowner's Master Gardener certification. The large in-ground pool w/ spa & the cozy, west-facing screened porch provide a wonderful opportunity to while away long, sunny days & warm evenings. Close to all of the amenities of Waveland Park (playground, tennis courts, basketball, baseball & soccer fields), schools, highways, bike paths, and downtown Lake Forest, this amazing home checks all the boxes!