379 Bridle Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045

This fabulous home exudes grandeur and charm! Sitting on 1.38 gorgeous acres, this beautiful home was designed and built by Gene Martin and features new finishes, lovely architectural details, a new furnace (2024), a new roof and flashings (to be installed March 2025), intricate millwork, hardwood and stone flooring, high ceilings, and an abundance of natural light. There is a 1st floor bedroom w/ full bath, 5 bedroom suites on the 2nd floor and 1 or 2 bedrooms in the lower level, 6 full and 2 half baths and 4 gas start/gas log fireplaces. The grand foyer, with formal powder room, is flanked by an elegant dining room with wainscoting and a generous living room with exquisite gas fireplace w/ marble surround, a large bay window, door to the library and is open to an inviting sunroom with three walls of arched windows. The expansive gourmet kitchen has top of the line appliances, stone counters, a huge center island with seating for 6, walk-in pantry, wine closet, breakfast area with French doors to the back deck, and is open to the large family room with beautiful stone fireplace and another set of French doors to the lush backyard. Off the family room is a beautiful library with an onyx marble surround gas fireplace and built-in bookshelves. The back hall leads to a large mudroom with slate flooring and custom built-ins, a door to the oversized three-car garage, service entrance door, door to the backyard and a bright separate laundry room with built-in cabinetry. Also on thi