1520 Telegraph RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1520 Telegraph RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1520 Telegraph RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1520 Telegraph RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1520 Telegraph RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1520 Telegraph RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Michael Bempah

Michael Bempah

The Bempah Group

+1(630) 206-9116
$ 1,475,000
Est. payment | /mo

5 Beds

5 Baths

4,073 SqFt

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$ 1,475,000
Est. payment | /mo
Save

5 Beds

5 Baths

4,073 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active Under Contract

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,073 sqft

Price per Sqft $362

MLS Listing ID 12683926

Style Other

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 2

Year Built 1935

Annual Tax Amount $15,942

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 1.080 Acres

Lot Dimensions 47045

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Over an acre of tranquil, park-like grounds sets the stage for this shingle-style home built in 1935 and expanded in 2005 by Downey & Goldberg Architects. Mindfully updated while preserving its character, the home reflects an Arts and Crafts influence through its design and materiality. Original fireplaces, solid wood doors, hardwood floors, and finely crafted millwork are complemented by a rich palette of granite, slate, soapstone, and limestone finishes in over 4,000 sq. ft. with additional 910-sq. ft. partially finished basement. The floorplan is carefully orchestrated for seamless flow, beginning with a welcoming foyer and progressing into formal living, dining, and family spaces, each filled with natural light and views of the surrounding grounds. Harmony with nature is reflected in the home's multiple outdoor living spaces, including a covered second-floor porch, deck, and patio with outdoor fireplace. An updated kitchen connects to the living and dining areas, all of which are oriented toward the backyard. Five bedrooms include a convenient first-floor guest or au pair suite, and a sanctuary-like primary suite appointed with cathedral ceilings, dual walk-in closets, and a spacious bath. A large second-floor family room is the ideal hangout with built-ins and cathedral ceilings, offering access to a finished third-floor flexible treetop room. The lower level offers recreation space, exercise area, and storage and utility rooms for flexible uses. Additional highlights include a mudroom, second-floor laundry, 2 staircases, a 3-car attached garage, and a 4-zone HVAC system. Significant property improvements have been made over the years, including full roof replacement with copper detailing, installation of a Generac whole-house generator, reinforced driveway, updated sump and drainage systems, kitchen refresh, mechanical upgrades, and ongoing infrastructure improvements. This character-rich home enjoys a serene natural setting less than a mile from top-rated Everett Elementary and just minutes from the train, shopping, and dining in West Lake Forest. A rare opportunity to own this Lake Forest retreat.

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Lake Forest

Rooms

Basement Partially Finished, Partial

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Zoned

Cooling Central Air, Zoned

Fireplaces Number 3

Equipment Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Range Hood

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony

Garage Spaces 3.0

Community Features Street Paved

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Landscaped, Wooded

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Cedar,Shake Siding, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories 3 Stories

Structure Type Cedar,Shake Siding

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

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Listed by Annie Royster Lenzke of  Coldwell Banker Realty 
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Michael Bempah
Michael Bempah

Broker | License ID: 475.175881

+1(630) 206-9116

50 S Main St, Naperville, IL 60540, USA

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