Enjoys beautiful views of the pond & waterfall year round offering peace & serenity. Distinctive elements of design in this custom home include a two-story foyer, vaulted, tray & volume ceilings & hardwood floors. The living room centers on a wood burning fireplace and library wall crafted with display and book shelves, closed storage, cove and soft lighting, complete with detailed moldings. Elegant formal dining in the round. 39' kitchen & family room combination with 2nd fireplace. Kitchen has an abundance of white cabinetry, new stainless appliances: Bosch dishwasher, French door refrigerator, microwave, convenient separate bar sink and Wolf stove with down draft. 1st floor master bedroom suite has two walk-in closets and bath with tub and separate shower. Convenient 1st floor laundry with new Bosch washer/dryer. Spacious 21' room on the 2nd floor room is ideal for hobbies, your art studio, office or 2nd master bedroom. Comfort, Style, Elegance! Why live in a maintenance free community? Academy Woods, an environmentally-sustainable community is a small neighborhood of only 77 free standing homes, no attached walls. Everyone's landscaping, front and back is groomed on the same day so the neighborhood always looks amazing. Bushes are trimmed, gardens are weeded and mulched. Gardens on each cul-de-sac, attractively designed add to the beauty of the community. The ponds with waterfalls are professionally maintained adding a tranquil element for all to enjoy. Gutters are cleaned, no need for ladders. Annual exterior inspections offers a second pair of eyes to spot anything needing a homeowner's attention. Homes exteriors are painted on a maintenance schedule. Walks and driveways are plowed in the winter. There is direct access to the Middlefork Savanna with 670 acres of walking trails, birding, bicycling, cross-country skiing, hiking and self-guided trails and exhibits. DISCOVER LAKE FOREST: Friendly small town atmosphere; Award winning schools; Low property taxes; Historic Market Square for shopping and dining; Lake Michigan resident's beach; Active community centers; Metra to Ogilvie and Union stations; State of the art medical facility; Easy access to I-294 and Rt.41.
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