Highest quality with an estate feel, this showcase home in gated and secured Lake Forest offers the square footage buyers are looking for, along with hard-to-find features including 11’ & 12’ ceilings, ample storage, a 3-car garage, pool, and elevator. The elegant layout enhances the natural light throughout the home. Entering from the foyer with sweeping staircase to the second floor, you’ll find the formal dining room and formal living room each with fireplace, plus a study overlooking the pool. Anchoring the home is a 2-story great room with floor-to-ceiling windows opening to the yard and pool, while also connecting to the kitchen and breakfast area. The breakfast room overlooks a private courtyard. The kitchen features a commercial gas range, microwave, warming drawer, built-in refrigerator, white cabinetry, black granite counters, and a walk-in pantry. Downstairs, the primary suite includes a sitting area, fireplace, built-ins, and access to the pool and yard. The primary bath offers separate tub and shower, dual vanities, dual closets, and a spacious walk-in closet. The upstairs is accessed via two staircases plus an elevator! Upstairs, an oversized guest suite could serve as an additional primary suite with walk-in closet, separate tub and shower, and two additional bedrooms, each with private baths and walk-in closets. A media room with recently updated projector and equipment includes a full bath with walk in tub that could be a 5th bedroom, plus game room, chilled wine room, and second open game room, complete the second level. The private backyard is ideal for entertaining with turf, built-in grill area, and resort-style pool, and includes an electric back gate within the yard. The gorgeous front yard landscaping and new entry and stone wall were designed and implemented by Harold Leidner. Located in guarded and gated Lake Forest, residents enjoy 24-hour security, neighborhood events, swimming, tennis, pickleball, ponds, nature trails, and more.