491 Ryan Place

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

You really must see to believe it! So much more than meets the eye. Impeccable home with really beautiful appointments. OVER 4200 SQUARE FEET OF FINISHED LIVING SPACE!! Designed by highly regarded Goldberg Downey Architects and built in 2006, this two owner home has been very well maintained. The first floor has a terrific open feel - with stunning kitchen with cathedral ceiling with wooden beams, large island, high end appliances, Cherry cabinets and is open to dining area and family room with gorgeous stone fireplace. There is a good size mud room with planning desk and the same beautiful Cherry cabinetry as the kitchen. It is easily accessed from the spacious two story 2 car garage. The Primary bedroom suite is a peaceful retreat and features a window seat flanked by built in shelves and a roomy spa like bathroom with heated floor, large shower, soaking tub, double vanities, large closet and private water closet. The second floor has two fantastic bedroom suites with walk in closets and great storage. A handsome staircase takes you to the second level and the lower level that feels less like a lower level due to the high level of finish. There are 2 TV viewing areas - one with handsome fireplace and another with surround sound speakers, built in media cabinet and storage columns - all in beautiful Cherry wood. There is another bedroom suite with walk in closet and large laundry room AND storage closet that is perfect for that wish-list wine cellar. There is a great home office below the garage with full bath.. perfect for work at home or home school environment, in law suite or extended stay guests. The enviable garage has high ceiling, beautiful wood door, epoxy floor, storage cabinets and remains warm from the heated room below. This is really a WOW home with so much more than meets the eye.. it lives more like a condo or town home - very low maintenance. Gated driveway with remote open/close retains pets or little ones. There is a little area to dine alfresco, and a dog run but if you picture throwing the ball around.. you can go 2 minutes away to the new state of the art South Park - baseball, soccer, bocce ball, splash pad and playsets. The bike path is literally out your door, but you can not see it from the house. Lots of privacy here - in this friendly, great neighborhood. Low taxes and incredible use of every square foot make this home an unbelievable value.