luxury houses with pool for sale Lake County, United States

Located in the acclaimed Wynstone community, this custom Orren Pickell design/build home on 2.1 acres is nestled on the 6th hole of the prestigious Jack Nicklaus Golf Course. Grand two-story entry greets you as you enter this light filled home with soaring vaulted ceilings, luxurious finishes and stylish details throughout. Elegant formal living room with an abundance of windows and breath-taking view of the golf course. The stunning chef's kitchen is sure to delight with custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, butler's pantry and island with granite counters opening to breakfast room with rear deck access. Welcoming family room is the ideal gathering place with cozy fireplace. Intimate library lends a classic 'sit a while' warmth with an additional fireplace. Retreat to the second-floor primary suite with fireplace and sitting room, luxe bath and walk-in closet. Sprawling second level features 4 bedrooms with en suite baths and a bonus room! Finished walk-out lower level offers additional living space with a fifth bedroom with full bath, recreation room, kitchenette, entertainment room with additional full bath and locker room for pool area. Set on a lushly landscaped lot with large deck, in ground pool and hot tub! 2 separate garages curve around the home for 4 cars total. This exquisite home has been impeccably maintained. Enjoy the Wynstone resort lifestyle offering world class amenities including tennis courts, a clubhouse and of course, a magnificent golf course all set in a gated community. The perfect home for today's discerning buyers!

On the market for the first time in nearly 50 years, the historic Phelps Kelley House is one of Lake Bluff's most significant estate properties. Designed in 1927 by noted Chicago architect Ambrose Cramer, a protege of David Adler, this Tudor Revival masterpiece was originally part of the historic Stonebridge estate. The 9.35-acre property is elegantly situated at the end of a long, private, tree-lined drive, and features a pond, rolling lawn, mature trees, gardens, a 7,383-square-foot main residence with meticulously preserved interiors, and a detached 5-car garage with a full coach house apartment above. Across five decades, one family has carefully stewarded the character of this home, preserving its original grandeur through its stone floors, carved millwork, wood paneling, intricate moldings, tall casement windows, and generous ceiling heights. Cramer carefully planned the floorplan for gracious living and entertaining. A grand entry leads to expansive formal living and dining rooms-each with fireplaces and French doors opening to an expansive terrace overlooking verdant gardens and the pool beyond. A paneled sunroom offers a quiet retreat with views of the grounds and lends itself perfectly to a sun-filled private office. Service areas are thoughtfully configured for ease: a large butler's pantry with extensive vintage cabinetry connects the dining room to the kitchen, which adjoins a sunlit breakfast room oriented toward the pool. A spacious family room provides yet another vantage point to appreciate the property's natural beauty. Additional first-floor conveniences include a large laundry room, back staircase, and discreet storage integrated throughout. Five bedrooms and six full baths complete the second floor, including a primary suite that functions as its own private wing with dual baths, multiple closets, and a dressing room rich with period character. Two additional bedrooms and 1.1 baths on the first floor offer ideal space for guests or multi-generational living. The lower level includes a powder bath and abundant storage space, but could also be converted into a future recreation room. The property's park-like grounds elevate the estate into a true retreat that feels worlds away. Outdoor amenities include a swimming pool, greenhouse, and a prior tennis court site that provides exceptional potential for a new court or custom outdoor recreation. Meandering paths encourage exploration, while open lawns and a broad terrace facilitate gatherings of any scale. Adding to the estate's pastoral charm, the current owners maintain beehives on the property for small-batch honey production. The greenhouse, beehives, and expanses of lawn and garden reinforce the feeling of escape that a private country estate provides while being only minutes from Lake Bluff's beloved community fabric: downtown's charming shops and dining, the Metra station, Sunrise Beach, highly rated schools, outstanding parks, and the town's renowned Fourth of July celebration. A once-in-a-generation offering, the Phelps Kelley House represents the finest expression of North Shore heritage. It is an estate in the truest sense, meticulously preserved and ready to begin its next chapter.