1165 Fairview Avenue
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Luxury NorthShore living at its finest in this sophisticated move-in ready Lake Forest home. Elevated both in location and renovated design, this fully remodeled home offers 3 well-appointed bedrooms and 2.2 bathrooms, including a finished basement. Find yourself greeted by an inviting open concept floor plan and foyer that leads seamlessly into the bright kitchen and living/dining spaces with newer hardwood floors and expansive open windows throughout the entire home that give you views of your private backyard from every direction. In the heart of the home is the stylish and re-designed chef's kitchen, which features upgraded cabinetry, sleek stainless-steel appliances, white quartz countertops, a professional-grade gas cooktop, and access to the back deck. The spacious sun-drenched living room has its own charming gas fireplace with an adjoining dedicated dining area and multiple-door access to the backyard, creating an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. You'll also find an updated powder bathroom and mudroom with custom cubbies that lead into an oversized attached 2-car garage, which has access to generous attic storage and door access to the side yard/backyard. Upstairs a luxurious primary suite awaits you - a spa-like bathroom that includes dual vanity sinks with marble countertops and 2 skylights, plus 2 custom-built walk-in closets. 2 additional guest bedrooms, each with their own generous closet space, also share a newly updated hall bathroom complete with a large dual vanity and marble countertop, skylight, and tub/shower combo. For those seeking an additional living and entertainment space, there is a fully finished basement complete with an additional 4th bedroom/flex space, a speakeasy-like bar, powder bathroom, and laundry room equipped with a newer Whirlpool High-Efficiency washer and dryer. Step outside to the luscious, expansive, and secluded fenced backyard, an entertainer's paradise with a large composite deck, firepit, treehouse, and shed. There's also a new concrete patio space for grilling and an extended side yard. This beautiful home offers a lifestyle of ease and accessibility, with its proximity to 2 Metra train stations, upscale shopping, 200 acres of developed parks, top rated schools, delightful restaurants and numerous scenic nature trails with close access to a 29-acre private beach along Lake Michigan. Renovations Completed: 2016 roof; 2019 AC/furnace, compression-sealed doors and windows; 2019-2020 all interiors; 2022 asphalt driveway; 2023 side fences and professional landscaping; 2024 concrete patio/sidewalk, sump pump, and dishwasher.