1200 Loch Ln, Lake Forest, IL

About this home

Classic elegance meets resort-style living in this stately, all-brick Georgian home ideally located near Lake Michigan. Set on a beautifully landscaped property with exceptional privacy, the outdoor living spaces are truly extraordinary. They feature an expansive bluestone patio with a fire pit, outdoor kitchen, dining area, multiple lounging spaces, and a stunning in-ground pool surrounded by lush grounds. A dramatic two-story foyer welcomes you into the home, offering views straight through to the impressive family room and yard beyond. Four fireplaces create a cozy ambiance, and hardwood floors flow throughout. The inviting living room features a fireplace and oversized windows overlooking the front yard, while the elegant dining room is accented with built-in cabinetry and wainscoting. A handsome library with cherry-paneled walls and sliding doors opening to the bluestone patio creates the perfect home office or quiet retreat. Designed for both entertaining and everyday living, the expansive family room offers abundant seating areas, a wet bar complete with ice maker and SubZero wine refrigerator, a convenient butler's pantry, and an additional space ideal for a game table beneath a vaulted ceiling that fills the room with natural light. The remodeled kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring a large island, thoughtfully designed custom cabinetry with unique storage features, a spacious eating area, and a cozy fireplace seating area. The adjacent laundry and mudroom offer a full bath, direct garage access, and doors leading to the backyard and pool area, perfect for summer entertaining. Two staircases provide access to the second level, where the luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat with fireplace, walk-in closet, and updated spa-inspired bath. Four additional bedrooms and two full baths complete the upper level. The finished basement expands the living space with a large recreation room featuring a wet bar and beverage refrigerator, exercise room/bedroom with full bath, and abundant storage space. An exceptional offering combining timeless architecture, gracious living spaces, and incredible outdoor amenities, all in a coveted location close to the lake.

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Property details

Price

$3,195,000

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

6

Interior

5,038 sqft

Price / sqft

$634

Year built

1979

Lot size

1.02 acres

Type

Single Family

Est. property tax

$66,456/yr · $5,538/mo · 2.08% IL avg

Last sold

$2,015,000 · Jun 2006

Estimated monthly payment

Price history

1. May 13, 2026$3,195,000Initial list price
2. Jun 28, 2006$2,015,000Sold
3. Jun 6, 2000$1,270,000Sold
4. Aug 1, 1990$930,000Sold

Location

This home is located in Lake Forest, IL, in the Chicago area. Browse more Lake Forest listings on the Lake Forest market page or explore the full Lake Forest market report.

About Lake Forest: Lake Forest is a city in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 19,367 at the 2020 census. The city is along the shore of Lake Michigan, and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and the North Shore. Lake Forest was founded with Lake Forest College and was laid out as a town in 1857, a stop for travelers making their way south to Chicago. The Lake Forest City Hall, designed by Charles Sumner Frost, was completed in 1898. It originally housed the fire department, the Lake Forest Library, and city offices. (source: Wikipedia)

Climate: Average year-round temperature is 51°F with 210 dry days per year and 36.7 inches of annual rainfall.

Neighborhood (zip 60045)

This neighborhood is predominantly owner-occupied (87%). Median age is 45.2; 38% hold a bachelor's degree; median household income is $201,847.

Median income

$201,847

Median age

45.2

Owner-occupied

87.4%

Bachelor's degree

37.9%

Census median home value

$880,200

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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