$25,000 / Month

285 W Westminster Ave

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Lake Forest, IL 60045

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  • Bedrooms

    7

  • Bathrooms

    8

  • Square Feet

    8,135 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Bar or Lounge
  • Second Kitchen
  • Tennis Courts
  • In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Landscaped Professionally
285 W Westminster Ave
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About This Home

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EXECUTIVE LUXURY FURNISHED RENTAL IN LAKE FOREST - Set on more than two private acres bordering the Derwen Mawr Nature Preserve,this exceptional estate offers a rare opportunity to enjoy one of Lake Forest's most extraordinary settings. Protected open lands,resort-style amenities,and walkability come together in a location that is increasingly difficult to find. Wake to peaceful preserve views as deer wander through the backyard,enjoy miles of scenic Open Lands trails just beyond your property,and walk to downtown Lake Forest,top-rated schools,Metra,and the beach. Designed for both grand entertaining and comfortable everyday living,this timeless brick residence offers more than 8,000 square feet of beautifully appointed living space with seven bedrooms,seven full and one-half baths,a dramatic great room with vaulted ceilings and fireplace,an expanded primary suite with a spa-inspired marble bath,five en-suite bedrooms on the second floor,and a spacious third-floor suite with a family room,bedroom,and full bath-ideal for guests,teens,or extended family. The resort-style amenities make every day feel like a private retreat. Enjoy a heated pool,expansive terrace,tennis and sport court,charming playhouse,professionally landscaped grounds,and exceptional privacy rarely found this close to town. A four-car garage with a private three-room apartment above provides outstanding flexibility for guests,an au pair,live-in staff,or a private home office,fitness studio,or creative space. Offered fully furnished,this exceptional lease is designed for effortless living. Lease includes lawn care,snow removal,and pool maintenance,providing a truly turnkey luxury lifestyle. Ideal for executive relocation,temporary housing during a custom home build or renovation,corporate housing,or anyone seeking an exceptional North Shore residence. Experience one of Lake Forest's most distinctive estate properties,where natural beauty,exceptional amenities,and an unbeatable location come together to create an extraordinary place to call home. Flexible lease terms available. MLS# MRD12707210 Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of [see last changed date above]. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Prices displayed on all Sold listings are the Last Known Listing Price and may not be the actual selling price.

285 W Westminster Ave is a house located in Lake County and the 60045 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Lake Forest School District 67 attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1982

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Double Shower Whirlpool Bathtub In-Law or Guest Suite Bathroom on Main Level Shower Body Spray Separate Shower Dual Sinks 7.5 Bathrooms 7 Bedrooms 7 Potential Bedrooms

Finished Basement

Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House Recreation or Family Area in Basement Sump Pump Crawl Space Block Basement Construction Basement Window Egress Basement Storage

Flooring

Radiant Floor Wood Parquet Carpet

Home Design

Shake Roof Brick Exterior Construction

Home Security

Home Security System Storm Doors Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Interior Spaces

Open Floorplan Family Room with Fireplace 4 Fireplaces Great Room with Fireplace Living Room with Fireplace Recreation Room Cathedral Ceiling Furnished Home Office Home Gym Workshop Beamed Ceilings Formal Dining Room Skylights Historic or Period Millwork Wet Bar Bar Paneling Library with Fireplace Entrance Foyer Ceiling Fan Bookcases Window Screens 8,135 Sq Ft Home 3-Story Property Drapes & Rods Gas Log Fireplace

Kitchen

Second Kitchen High End Refrigerator Fireplace in Kitchen Granite Countertops Wine Refrigerator Stainless Steel Appliances Gas Oven Gas Cooktop Freezer Microwave Dishwasher Range Hood Disposal

Laundry

Laundry Room Laundry in multiple locations Sink Near Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 9/1/26 Rent includes pool, lawn care, snow removal

Location

Property is near forest

Lot Details

Landscaped Professionally Next to a Nature Preserve Wooded Lot Backs to Trees or Woods Corner Lot Cul-De-Sac Garden Lot Dimensions are 210x490.13x150.27x486.48 Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

Tennis Courts Deck Patio Outdoor Storage Exterior Lighting

Parking

Enclosed Parking 4 Car Attached Garage Parking Storage or Cabinetry Brick Driveway Heated Garage Additional Parking Parking Available Garage Door Opener Parking Included in Price

Pool

In Ground Pool

Schools

Sheridan Elementary School Deer Path Middle School Lake Forest High School

Utilities

Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System Humidifier Multiple Water Heaters Power Generator Cable TV Available 200+ Amp Service Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Bar or Lounge

Pet Policy

Dogs and Cats Allowed Pets up to 70 lbs Pet Deposit Required

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • Dogs
    • Allowed
  • Cats
    • Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Property Information

  • Furnished Units Available

Contact

  • Listed by Juli Hallas | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Lake Forest

Lake Forest earned its identity from the ground up: founded in 1857 alongside Lake Forest College as a planned community on the North Shore, it was designed from the start with winding roads through wooded estates rather than a conventional street grid. That intentional character still defines the city today, roughly 30 miles north of Chicago along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Major employers like Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Abbott Laboratories, and Pfizer give the local economy a strong institutional backbone, while two Metra commuter rail lines connect residents to Chicago's Loop in under an hour.

The city's eastern neighborhoods are something of an open-air architectural archive, with historic homes designed by Howard Van Doren Shaw, David Adler, and Frank Lloyd Wright lining roads that curve through preserved woodland. Western Lake Forest offers a more typical suburban feel, anchored by its own Metra station.

Learn more about living in Lake Forest 
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Furnished
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 13 min 8.0 mi
Drive: 17 min 8.9 mi
Drive: 24 min 15.9 mi
285 W Westminster Ave is within 15 minutes or 0.8 mile from Lake Forest College. It is also near Coll. of Lake Co., Lakeshore and Coll. of Lake Co., Southlake.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
263 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
374 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
360 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,348 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
431 Students
Nearby
Grades 9-12
120 Students
Nearby
Transportation

285 W Westminster Ave is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 24.8 miles or 35 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 37.1 miles or 55 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 6 min 3.7 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago O'Hare International
Drive: 35 min 24.8 mi
Chicago Midway International
Drive: 55 min 37.1 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 285 W Westminster Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
285 W Westminster Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Skokie River Nature Preserve
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Derwen Mawr Nature Preserve
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Mellody Farm Nature Preserve
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
West Skokie Nature Preserve
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
Wildlife Discovery Center
Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
285 W Westminster Ave has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including Skokie River Nature Preserve, Derwen Mawr Nature Preserve, and Mellody Farm Nature Preserve.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Drive: 15 min 7.9 mi
Drive: 15 min 8.3 mi
285 W Westminster Ave has 3 hospitals within 8.3 miles, the nearest is Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital which is 3.9 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 7 min 4.3 mi
Drive: 38 min 23.9 mi
Drive: 64 min 46.5 mi
285 W Westminster Ave has 3 military bases within 46.5 miles, the nearest is Great Lakes Naval Training Center which is 4.3 miles away and a 7 minute drive.

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