Own an exceptional piece of Chicago history. Once the centerpiece of a 480 acre estate known as Mill Road Farm, this magnificent home was built in 1926 for Albert D. Lasker, the father of American advertising, and designed by the renown Chicago architect, David Adler. This 17th c., French Renaissance Revival manor house contains 25,000 SF and is set on 7.52 acres of land located on the west side of Lake Forest. The interior of the home offers old world craftsmanship, rare finishes of an exceptional high quality such as the parquet de Versailles flooring plus antique paneling, and are all original except for modern amenities necessary for modern living. The home features 52 rooms, 11 full bathrooms, 4 half bathrooms, 13 fireplaces and an independent five car garage. Main level offers a second Primary Suite. there are at least 11 bedrooms, but we did not list them all.
Property Features
House Interior
Entrance Foyer
In-Law Floorplan
Built-in Features
Walk-In Closet(s)
Bookcases
Parking
Gravel
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Detached
Garage
Basement
Unfinished
Full
Walk-Out Access
Fire Place
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Wood Burning
Cooling Information
None
Heating Information
Steam
Water Features
Lake Michigan
School Information
School Information for 1352 S Estate Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Elementary School
Everett Elementary School
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
High School
Lake Forest High School
Listing Courtesy: Baird & Warner - 847-432-0500
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Last Updated: 2025-09-03 20:39:06
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