901 Rosemary Rd

Lake Forest, IL 60045

$7,500,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
11,613 Sq. Ft.
$646 / Sq. Ft.
11,613
Sq. Ft.
$646
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/1/22
Closed 8/1/22
a front view of a building with a garden

Description

Exquisite beyond compare! Offering a lifestyle of warmth, elegance, comfort and luxury, this magnificent estate was meticulously renovated and expanded to exceed expectations throughout all 4 levels. Completed in 2015 by Gregga Jordan Smiezney, this spectacular 11,613 square foot home is perfectly set on over 5.24 acres of breath-taking grounds in the heart of east Lake Forest. (2 properties were purchased and combined totaling 5.24 acres) This luxurious estate is fully controlled anywhere in the...Exquisite beyond compare! Offering a lifestyle of warmth, elegance, comfort and luxury, this magnificent estate was meticulously renovated and expanded to exceed expectations throughout all 4 levels. Completed in 2015 by Gregga Jordan Smiezney, this spectacular 11,613 square foot home is perfectly set on over 5.24 acres of breath-taking grounds in the heart of east Lake Forest. (2 properties were purchased and combined totaling 5.24 acres) This luxurious estate is fully controlled anywhere in the world with its Savant Smart Home Automation system. Features include 6 luxurious en-suite bedrooms and baths with radiant heat, 2 half baths, 10 remarkable fireplaces, a gorgeous living room with intricate plaster ceilings, a sunroom with panoramic views of the beautiful grounds, a library with custom cerused oak paneled walls, an elegant dining room with intricate millwork, a gracious family room that opens to the custom designed gourmet kitchen, a theater room, swimming pool, spa, pergola with fireplace, 6 heated garages, a separate guest suite, new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, a whole house generator, and more. La Vieille Maison is the "ultimate" entertainment destination. It is a retreat that will leave you breathless with peace and tranquility with gorgeous vistas in every room. The discerning home owner will appreciate its competitive price given its sought-after location, superior quality of construction, size, privacy, security, and timeless attributes. Upon viewing the estate, one will sense the extraordinary collaboration between the finest team of architects, interior designers, landscape architects and craftsmen. The heated 4-car attached garage includes thermostats and epoxy flooring. The heated 2-car detached garage includes epoxy flooring and a full house generator over the 2 car garage with reinforced flooring and a ventilation system. The spectacular grounds! Features include stunning gardens, stone terraces and walks, custom outdoor lighting, a swimming pool, pool vault, pergola, outdoor fireplace, garden walls, pillars, and custom designed entrance and service entry gates. The landscaping includes a 70 zone irrigation system, specimen trees, and a secret garden. A new snowmelt system was added on the front stairs, back stairs and both crushed stone and sealed driveways in the front of the house and both garages. All work was completed by union laborers and tradesmen. Every basement room was built-out and new finishes were installed. Spaces include a large laundry room, storage room, AV equipment room and 2 spacious playrooms. The Savant system controls all televisions, outdoor music, pool, gates, draperies, security, climate throughout, all lighting inside and outside, security cameras, and the fireplaces in the family room and primary bedroom. An attached guest house and custom designed stairwell with full bath, entertainment room and bedroom, and a mudroom and 1/2 bath were added to the estate. The estate was originally designed by Arthur Heun for newlyweds William Mitchell and Ginevra King Mitchell. He was the son of the president of Illinois Merchants Trust which merged into Continental Bank. Ginevra King Mitchell was the daughter of stockbroker Charles King. She was also the former crush of F. Scott Fitzgerald and the inspiration for the character Daisy Buchanan in his novel "The Great Gatsby." Heun designed many mansions and the Casino Club and the Art Club in Chicago. Distinguished by its overall quality of detail, design, craftsmanship, and materials, this estate possesses a high level of integrity rarely found today. Absolute perfection!

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    Property Details for 901 Rosemary Road

    Area
    Lake Forest
    Township
    Shields
    Ownership
    Fee Simple
    Num Of Garage Spaces
    6.0
    Num Of Cars
    6.0
    Parking Included in Price
    Yes
    Air Conditioning Type
    Central Air, Zoned
    Num of Interior Fireplaces
    9
    LISTING CLOSED: 08/01/2022 12:00 AM

    Property Details for 901 Rosemary Road

    StatusClosed
    MLS #11480451
    Days on Market1
    Taxes$105,987 / year
    HOA Fees-
    Condo/Co-op Fees-
    Property TypeSingle Family
    MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
    Year Built1914
    Lot Size5.24 AC / 228,428 SF
    CountyLake County
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    Building Information for 901 Rosemary Road

    Stories-Year Built1914Building Size-Lot Size5.24 AC / 228,428 SF

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    Property Information for 901 Rosemary Road

    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 67
    • High School District: 115
    • High School: Lake Forest High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 67
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated, Multiple Garages
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached, Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: North
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Special Millwork
    • Num Of Rooms: 18
    • Bedrooms Total: 6
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Finished
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower
    • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Full, Walkout
    • Bedrooms Possible: 6
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
    • Electric: Service - 400 Amp or Greater
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Exterior Access, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Bedroom,Den/Library,Dining Room,Exterior
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Foyer, Game Room, Office, Play Room, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Study, Tandem Room, Theatre Room
    • Num of Baths: 6.2
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 3 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
    • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator, Multiple Water Heaters
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Pool In-Ground, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2015
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 3 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Irregular, Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees, Outdoor Lighting, Wood Fence
    • Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 228416
    • Other Structures: Pergola, Second Garage, Garage(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Brick,Gravel,Circular,Shared,Side Drive,Heated
    • Exterior Building Type: Stucco, Stone
    • Roof Type: Slate
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    • Assessor Square Footage: 10613
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 0
    • Photos Count: 1
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 21X21
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 20X17
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 19X17
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 19X17
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 17X17
    Bedroom #6 Information
    • 6th Bedroom Level: Third
    • Room Type: Bedroom 6
    • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 19X14
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 29X17
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 24X19
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 24X19
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 27X16
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 36X20
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 29X19
    Study Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Study
    • Dimensions: 15X13
    Play Room Information
    • Room Level: Third
    • Room Type: Play Room
    • Dimensions: 35X16
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 18X17
    Recreation Rm Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Recreation Rm
    • Dimensions: 28X17
    Game Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Game Room
    • Dimensions: 28X18
    Sitting Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Sitting Room
    • Dimensions: 21X18
    Theatre Room Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Tandem Room
    • Dimensions: 17X9

    Property History for 901 Rosemary Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 1, 2022

    Sold

    MRED #11480451

    		$7,500,000—
    Aug 1, 2022

    Pending

    MRED #11480451

    		—
    Aug 1, 2022

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #11480451

    		$10,500,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/01/2022

    Sold

    MRED #11480451

    $7,500,000
    08/01/2022

    Pending

    MRED #11480451

    —
    08/01/2022

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #11480451

    $10,500,000

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 901 Rosemary Road

    Taxable ValueLand$1,187,797Additions$1,089,074Total$2,276,871
    Tax Record2025$124,941 ($10,412 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths8Total Finished SqFt10,613 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt10,613 SqFtStories2Lot Size228,429 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1914CountyLAKEAPN12-34-303-026Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 901 Rosemary Road

    This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Sheridan Elementary School
    		Public - PK to 4
    Deer Path Middle School East
    		Public - 5 to 6
    Deer Path Middle School West
    		Public - 7 to 8
    Lake Forest High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Sheridan Elementary School
    PublicPK to 4

    Deer Path Middle School East
    Public5 to 6

    Deer Path Middle School West
    Public7 to 8

    Lake Forest High School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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