540 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 3,112 sqft

Property Description

Nestled on a private, tree-studded lot in The Ponds, this 3,112-square-foot Cape Cod-style home is a study in modern adaptability, with a rare first-floor primary suite and a large, partially finished lower level designed to evolve with life's changing rhythms. Classic white siding, black shutters, and a cedar shake roof set a timeless tone that continues to the interiors. A sunlit, two-story foyer opens to gracious spaces defined by crown moldings, hardwood floors, and traditional architectural detailing. In the great room, a wall of windows and French doors invite in western light and extend seamlessly to the outdoors, where a newly added entertainer's patio overlooks a deep, lush backyard. An open kitchen-complete with honed granite countertops, ample pantry storage, and an adjoining breakfast area-serves as the natural gathering place of the home. Elegant double doors lead to a formal dining room that can easily flex as a den or office. The first-floor primary suite enjoys serene views of the backyard, and features a wall of closets plus a spa-like bath with double vanities, soaking tub, separate shower, and generous linen storage. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms boast tall ceilings, expansive closets, and a skylit hall bath that fills the space with natural light. The lower level reveals a finished recreation room with generous ceiling height, accompanied by a flexible multipurpose room suited for a gym, hobby room, or second office, plus plenty of unfinished storage space. Outdoors, the spacious patio encourages al fresco living amid mature trees, creating a secluded, park-like retreat. Additional highlights include a first-floor laundry/mudroom, heated two-car garage, and recent updates such as a new front paver walkway and rear patio (2023) and upgraded attic insulation (2022). A rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained home in The Ponds, one of Lake Forest's most coveted enclaves.

Listing Status:

Active

Listing Office:

Coldwell Banker Realty : 847-414-4045

Listing Agent:

Annie Royster Lenzke : 847-414-4045

MLS ID:

12496514

Interior

• Rooms: Bonus RoomRecreation RoomFoyerStorage
• Master Bath: Separate Shower
• Appliances: DishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)CooktopOvenRange HoodWater Purifier
• Dining: Separate
• Basement: FinishedFull
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural Gas
• Fireplace: Gas LogGas StarterFireplaces: 1
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Parking: AsphaltGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageYesGarage OwnedAttachedGarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Shake
• General: 2 StoriesConcrete Perimeter

Location

• HOA Amenities: Insurance1000.0Annually
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 67
• County: Lake

Lot

• Zoning: 16054020440000

Utilities

• Utilities: Circuit Breakers
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public SewerStorm Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of Annie Royster Lenzke, Coldwell Banker Realty