$4,500,000 SOLD Oct 2025
Listed at $4,800,000

950 Woodbine Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Closed
4 beds (5 possible) 5.5 baths 4,815 sqft (assessor) Built 1996 Residential MLS #MRD12486871 1 days on market
Listing courtesy of Compass · 847-416-0446 · MLS #MRD12486871 · Status: Closed
If perfection had an address, it would be 950 Woodbine. Originally designed in 1996 by David Poulton, this Nantucket inspired home is situated on a spectacular 1.3 acre property a block from Lake Michigan. The current owners masterfully renovated the house from top to bottom creating an environment that is at once elegant & inviting, perfect for entertaining or quiet moments. Of special note is the fantastic kitchen w/double islands, custom cabinetry & high end appliances opening to the breakfast, family & sun rooms. The 1st floor also features beautiful living & dining rooms, a paneled library, butler's pantry, well-appointed mudrm & 2 half baths. The primary suite is wonderful w/vaulted ceiling & fireplace, a luxurious bath, separate office & walk-in closet. The 2nd floor also features 3 generously sized ensuite bedrms plus a sitting rm. The lower level completes the home w/a bedrm/full bath, rec rm, exercise rm, theater, wine cellar & huge laundry rm. Other special features of the main house include a new Brava roof ('25), 2 staircases, a generator, entirely new wifi network & lighting system ('24), as well as lush landscaping surrounding a bluestone terrace w/fireplace plus a covered porch. Additionally the 1.3 acre property boasts a gorgeous pool w/a spectacular new Ed Deegan designed pool house w/kitchenette, fireplace, bath & heating & ac, as well as a totally renovated & well appointed 2 bedrm/1 bath vintage coach house. Truly perfection at every turn.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator
Interior features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
4
Fireplace details
Gas Log, Gas Starter
Basement
Finished, Full
Additional rooms
Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Library, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Heated Sun Room, Theatre Room
Total rooms
17

Building & exterior

Age
26-30 Years
Exterior
Brick, Shake Siding, Stone
Exterior features
Fire Pit
Roof
Other
Patio & porch
Patio, Porch
Other structures
Guest House, Pool House

Parking

Garage spaces
3
Total spaces
3
Parking details
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
296X191X276X205
Lot description
Landscaped
Township
Shields
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
200+ Amp Service
Equipment
Generator

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$59,715 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
12273030050000
PIN
12273030050000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
List Broker Must Accompany
Listed
10/2/2025
Sold
10/27/2025
Sold price
$4,500,000
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