675 Leland Ct, Lake Forest

True to its French Provencal architectural style, this exquisite home offers beauty, luxury and comfort found in manor homes along the French countryside. The scenic 1.86 acre property is professionally groomed, yet has many towering trees. There are wonderful outdoor amenities that include a deluxe stone patio, outdoor kitchen, pergola, fire pit and large tennis court. The front motor court and 4-car garage with porte cochere provide abundant parking for family and friends. The foyer unveils an elegant staircase with wrought iron balusters, volume ceilings, handcrafted millwork, cased arched openings and wide-plank hardwood floors that run throughout most of the first and second levels. Tall windows and French doors with transoms offer abundant natural light, and easy access to the outdoors. There are six substantial masonry fireplaces with gas starters. If you need to work at home, the paneled library with fireplace, built-in bookshelves and access to the terrace is an ideal workplace. The country kitchen with beamed ceiling and pine cabinetry is a dream! The photos highlight its hammered copper sinks, stone counters, long walnut island with seating and SubZero beverage drawers, SubZero refrigerator/freezer, Wolf ovens/grill with pot filler faucet, and two Miele dishwashers. There is a large informal eating area that is open to the comfortable family room. For open air dining, enjoy the screened porch with its handsome stone fireplace and floors. For formal dining, entertain in the elegant dining room, served by a catering prep kitchen and butler's pantry. All six bedrooms are en suite (five on the second level and one in the lower level). The regal primary suite has a fireplace, balcony, and one of the prettiest white Carrara marble bathrooms ever designed. There are two customized walk-in closets. The generous laundry room is also on the second level. The lower level is a marvelous place for family fun and casual entertaining. It has a spacious recreation room, deluxe home theater, wine room, billiards room, full gym, bedroom and bathroom. Leland Court is a beautiful and private cul-de-sac, very near the Metra station, Starbucks, restaurants, shopping and expressway access. O'Hare is often a 20-30 minute commute. This newer home (2008) has been meticulously maintained and upgraded!