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Mario Bilotas

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331 Granby RD Lake Forest, IL 60045

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,245 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Residential Lease

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Rent

Square Footage 1,245 sqft

MLS Listing ID 12518849

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1925

Available Date 2025-11-16

Lot Dimensions 39X93X29X68

Property Sub-Type Residential Lease

Property Description

Transformed Storybook Cottage One Block From Downtown Lake Forest. Just moments from the train, shopping, dining, and the beach. Tucked along a quiet enclave in East Lake Forest, this extensively renovated 1925 gabled cottage offers the best of in-town living just down the street. Storybook charm gives the home instant curb appeal while bright, sunny interiors blend vintage character with modern updates-the result of the current owner's meticulous stewardship. Tall ceilings, arched doorways, traditional millwork, and newly lightened original hardwood floors give the main level a timeless quality. The living and dining areas can function as a flexible, open-flow space, equally suited to everyday living and casual entertaining. The kitchen has been completely reimagined with modern appointments, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Samsung appliances, a farmhouse sink, updated cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and a well-organized pantry. Just beyond, a rear mudroom offers practical access to the fenced backyard. The first-floor bedroom, with abundant natural light, has easy access to a renovated full bath and direct access to the second floor. Upstairs, the architecture shifts into a cozier scale-a pair of tandem rooms with pitched ceilings ideal for bedrooms, a playroom, or a cozy creative retreat. The fully finished lower level expands the home's footprint. Featuring painted exposed ceilings, luxury vinyl flooring, and thoughtful zoning to accommodate multiple functions, it includes a large recreation area, an office or bonus room, an added full bath, a new laundry room, and generous closeted storage. A rare walkout feature connects directly to the backyard with a storage room beyond. Outside, the property has been transformed with new landscaping, a paver patio, new fencing, and cozy front porch. Behind the scenes, major mechanical upgrades-new copper water service and lines, new electrical, a new furnace and boiler, new HVAC units, a new hot water heater-bring peace of mind to a home with nearly a century of character. Every space reflects the care of a thoughtful renovation that honors the charm of a 1920s cottage while elevating the way the home lives today. If you're seeking in-town proximity, vintage style, and move-in ready spaces in the heart of Lake Forest, this home checks all of the boxes.

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Lake Forest

Rooms

Basement Finished, Full

Interior

Heating Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Cooling Wall Unit(s)

Fireplace N

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Building

Dwelling Type Residential Lease

Building Description Other, No

Sewer Storm Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Structure Type Other

Schools

Elementary Schools Sheridan Elementary School

Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School

High Schools Lake Forest High School

School District 67 , 67, 115

Others

Special Listing Condition None

Pets Allowed Additional Pet Rent

Listed by Annie Royster Lenzke of Coldwell Banker Realty

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THE FRONT PORCH SWING

Oh, the memories. I remember my girls spending countless hours swinging front to back and side to side, hanging out with the neighborhood kids, splashing with the water hose, or crafting top-secret plans with their imaginations. It was awesome. How times have changed. With my two youngest girls slowly nearing college graduation and my older girls working hard in their careers, the days of simple life are taken over by group texts and long-distance daily check-ins. It's just not the same.

less is more, unless, it's for less.

Each day, I'd get my MLS home showing sheets ready, the electronic key card that opens lock-boxes, get dressed with minutes turning into seconds frantically starring at the time ticking away. All ready but just need to ...find ....one matching sock.

Contact Us

Phone

+1(847) 886-4663

mario@fourdaughtersrealestate.com

Address

205 W. Miner Street, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005