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1650 Green Bay Road Lake Bluff, IL 60044

$6,250,000
New / MLS# 12527076 / Residential - Single Family / Lake Bluff
7 Beds
7 Baths
2 Half Baths
7383 SqFt

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 c

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Property Details

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Cooling: Small Duct High Velocity
Fireplaces: 3
Garage: 5
Heating: Radiator(s)
Lot Size: 9.36 Acres
Roof Type: Slate
Taxes: $54,382
Year Built: 1927

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Built-in Features
Walk-In Closet(s)
High Ceilings
Historic/Period Mlwk
Beamed Ceilings
Paneling

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Bedroom 7,Breakfast Room, Heated Sun Room, Foyer
Additional Structures: Greenhouse, Guest House
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Trash Compactor, Gas Cooktop
Association Includes: None
Bath Features: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
Dining Room: Separate
Exterior: Stone
Fireplace: Gas Log, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location(s): Living Room, Bedroom, Dining Room
Laundry: Main Level
Lot: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Lot Dimensions: 407386
Other Equipment: Security System
Parcel#: 12204000040000
Parking: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Security: yes
Sewer: Septic Tank
Total Rooms: 13
Township: Shields
Water: Lake Michigan

Room Information

Bedroom 5: 20X18
Bedroom 6: 11X14
Bedroom 7: 10X11
Breakfast Room: 12X14
Heated Sun Room: 20X16
Foyer: 17X14
Bedroom 2: 19X20
Bedroom 3: 13X17
Bedroom 4: 21X18
Dining Room: 24X20
Family Room: 30X19
Kitchen: 20X18
Laundry: 10X5
Living Room: 20X32
Primary Bedroom: 20X21

Schools

High School: Lake Forest High School
Middle School: Lake Bluff Middle School
Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
School District: District 115

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Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing Office Phone: 847-234-8000



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