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Apr 2010  |  By Mibs  |  Comments

Dream Home: 405 N. Mayflower Rd., Lake Forest

The Better Letter listing of the week introduces readers to unique properties for sale in North Shore communities.

Featured properties are selected because of location; design, history, architecture and landscaping that can inspire the imaginations of both homeowners and house seekers.

This week’s featured property is in Lake Forest.

Price:
$15,000,000

Listing Agent:
Houda Chedid
Coldwell Banker Brokerage
847-735-7714
847-987-8517
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How many rooms? 27

How many bedrooms? 11

How many bathrooms? 9 full, 4 half

High School District: Lake Forest High School District 115

Something special, unique, unusual about property?
This amazing four-story property is right off the pages of F. Scott Fitzgerald or out of the imagination of a Hollywood set designer. Build 93 years ago by John G. Shedd as a wedding present to his daughter for her marriage to Charles Schweppe, this Tudor designed home is the centerpiece of a 5.2 acre estate. Throughout its history, it has welcomed a variety of world famous guests including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and the heirs to the crown of Sweden. An army of European craftsmen restored the property to its original grandeur in the 1980’s. The living room is 25x20 and the dining room 28x23 and the master bedroom is 25x20 and the kitchen, with an eating area and breakfast bar is 44x15.