$3,280,000

570 Hathaway Circle, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Active
5 beds 4.5 baths 6,239 sqft (assessor) Built 1928 Residential MLS #MRD12407037 334 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-295-0700 · MLS #MRD12407037 · Status: Active
A rare opportunity to own a unique and one-of-a-kind home, the majestic centerpiece of historic Meadowood Farm, the Dairy Barn. This spectacular home, full of charm and character was converted to residential use in the late 1950's and the gorgeous exterior has been maintained to perfection with an enchanting old world look of stone, brick, copper and a cedar shake roof to highlight its exceptional appeal. The Meadowood Farm community is a re-creation of a 16th century French Normandy farm designed by architect Ralph Varney, commissioned in the 1920s by Clifford Milton Leonard, a successful businessman and WWI soldier. The home's interior has an open flowing floor plan lovingly updated for today's lifestyle. The current owners have made significant improvements to the features, including all new mechanicals, new roof, new hardwood floors, custom garage built-ins, walk-in closets, and restored dome with a dance floor, movie screen, uplighting, new carpet and much more. Multiple entrances invite you into the circular design of the home with living room and dining room filled with natural light and a cozy library. The chef's kitchen includes travertine flooring, quartzite counters, modern tile backsplash and featuring a La Cornue range and Sub Zero refrigerator. A private first floor primary suite offers two walk in closets and a gorgeous updated bath with dual vanity, soaking tub, steam shower and private water closet. Another large bedroom and updated full bath complete the first floor. The special attached silo with three levels of living provides birds eye views over Lake Forest. The center of the second floor features the original and amazingly beautiful round 60 foot diameter hay loft dome. The second floor, in addition to the dome, has two large bedrooms and another renovated full bath in one wing and a one bedroom apartment with a large living area, kitchen and full bath, with a separate entrance and parking, in the other wing, great for in-law, au pair, etc. Large and gracious living spaces and smaller intimate spaces create a home that is perfect for entertaining and for everyday living. Hardwood floors, 18 inch thick walls, spiral staircases, exposed brick walls, and numerous design and architectural details make this a treat for the eyes and the senses. Inviting .8 acre professionally landscaped west facing yard with a new plaster swimming pool, new pool deck, all new landscaping, amazing Koi pond makes this an ideal retreat. Full house generator. Enjoy living in your own one-of-a kind masterpiece that merges the past and the present. Located just a short walk to Lake Forest Open Lands, Elawa Farm, and the walking and biking trails of Middlefork Savannah.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Interior features
Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace details
Gas Log
Basement
None
Laundry
Main Level
Additional rooms
Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Den, Office, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Kitchen, Foyer
Total rooms
15

Building & exterior

Age
91-100 Years
Exterior
Brick, Stone
Roof
Shake
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Patio & porch
Patio

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
93X47X89X25X116X240X72X61X139
Lot description
Cul-De-Sac, Irregular Lot, Landscaped
Township
Shields
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Radiant, Other
Cooling
Central Air, Partial, Small Duct High Velocity
Water
Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
200+ Amp Service
Equipment
Generator

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
Everett Elementary School (67)
Junior high
Deer Path Middle School (67)
High school
Lake Forest High School (115)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$28,364 (2022)
Parcel number (PIN)
12312080060000
PIN
12312080060000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
List Broker Must Accompany
Listed
7/7/2025

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Bedroom 514X8SecondHardwood
Breakfast Room9X8MainTravertine
Den18X14SecondHardwood
Office11X11ThirdCarpet
Sitting Room11X9MainCarpet
Exercise Room19X14SecondHardwood
Kitchen- 2nd11X12SecondCeramic Tile
Foyer24X10MainHardwood
Bedroom 220X14MainHardwood
Bedroom 318X15SecondHardwood
Bedroom 415X13SecondHardwood
Dining Room24X20MainHardwood
Family Room18X16MainHardwood
Kitchen18X17MainTravertine
Laundry19X10Main
Living Room33X20MainHardwood
Master Bedroom23X19MainHardwood

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