This stunning estate commands immediate attention with its circle drive prominently positioned at the end of a private enclave. The only home with a rear yard facing south and grounds that are truly spectacular - a pool, hot tub, pond, beautifully landscaped gardens with in ground sprinkler system plus a four car attached garage. The home has been meticulously maintained, with key features including a newer DaVinci roof, newer boiler (for heated flooring), some newer kitchen appliances, pool retiled, a whole house generator (for peace of mind), and more (see feature sheet under the Additional Info tab). The main living floor offers approximately seven thousand square feet with soaring thirteen to eighteen foot ceilings, custom millwork, three fireplaces, and graceful archways that fill every room with light - an ideal setting for entertaining on any scale. All main-floor bedrooms are en suite, with an additional full bathroom off the opposite wing, perfect for guests. The wood-paneled den with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves is a showstopper, and the sunroom overlooking the pool - along with the expansive screened porch - offers multiple options for relaxed or formal gatherings. The lower level adds another roughly seven thousand square feet, including approximately three thousand five hundred square feet of finished space for media, gaming, and a fourth bedroom currently used as an office, as well as a wine cellar and fourth fireplace in family room. A fully self-contained guest suite approximately one thousand square feet - with its own kitchen, full bathroom, bedroom, and private exterior entrance - rounds out the level beautifully. The additional approximately two thousand five hundred square feet of unfinished storage could easily be converted to living space with minimal alteration. Storage is abundant throughout - in every bedroom and across the home. Located in coveted Lake Forest - one of Chicago's most prestigious North Shore communities known for its stunning natural beauty tree-lined streets top-rated schools and charming downtown Market Square - this enclave features privately maintained streets and a pond through an affordable annual Homeowners Association. A rare opportunity to own over one point three acres of estate living with easy access to the Metra lakefront and all that this exceptional community has to offer just a short drive from downtown Chicago.