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$ 8,995,000

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6 Beds

9.5 Baths

11,036 SqFt

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$ 8,995,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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6 Beds

9.5 Baths

11,036 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 11,036 sqft

Price per Sqft $815

MLS Listing ID 12677337

Style Traditional

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 8

Half Baths 3

Year Built 1938

Annual Tax Amount $50,092

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 11.090 Acres

Lot Dimensions 870x737x567x645

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

TAKES OUR BREATH AWAY! For agents representing discerning luxury buyers, Shagbark is the most extraordinary offering to come to the North Shore. Walter Frazier's celebrated 1938 architectural masterpiece, Shagbark, comes to market following a six-year, no-detail-overlooked re-mastery of the entire estate. Shagbark blends grand architecture and bygone craftsmanship with the efficiency and reliability of all new infrastructure and interiors. This isn't another beautiful Lake Forest Grand Dame who's seen better days, this is a breathtaking example of a renovation. Hidden in plain sight on 11 acres (3.5 acres of irrigated grounds buffered by 7.5 acres of tax incentivized native prairie), Shagbark encompasses 11,000 square feet of absolute perfection. The residence offers six bedrooms, eight full baths, and three half baths, including two primary suites, one on the main level. At the heart of the home is a bespoke Clive Christian kitchen featuring a fireplace, Baccarat chandeliers, a custom La Cornue Chateau Grand Palais 180 range, and Miele appliances. Every bed, bath and inch of space has been renovated and beautifully finished. Seven fireplaces (six have been renovated to dual fuel, gas or wood). Additional highlights include a 600-gallon saltwater aquarium, gift-wrap room, whole-property RO water system, resort-style pool, half basketball court, 28 zones of indoor and outdoor audio, and 18 wireless high speed access points. The interiors, designed by Joey Leicht Designs and JTM Creative, are extraordinary. Even more compelling, the estate is offered fully furnished with the curated collection of designer furniture from Ebanista, Holly Hunt, Dorya, Gracie, Baccarat, Ralph Lauren Home, Baker Furniture and other distinguished makers. The estate's major systems have been comprehensively modernized, including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical infrastructure. The renovated Ludowici clay tile roof will require little more than routine maintenance for decades to come. A former kennel has been transformed into a Canyon Ranch-inspired fitness center with spa bath/steam. A restored greenhouse connects to a sophisticated cigar lounge. Renowned landscape architect, John Mariani, reimagined the grounds with magnificent hardscapes, garden rooms, cutting gardens, and the addition of more than 200 mature trees, creating remarkable beauty and privacy. The approach itself is unforgettable. A half-mile driveway winds through mature woodlands before revealing the estate's gates. Forest & Bluff magazine (May 2026) described the arrival as "stepping into a fairytale." A stand of magnificent Century-old oak trees greets your arrival, as if to prepare you for the many jaw dropping moments that unfold at Shagbark. Shagbark's history is as compelling as its architecture. Originally built for James Rankin Getz and Betsy Needham Getz, prominent figures in Lake Forest social and philanthropic circles, the estate remained in the Getz family for more than sixty years. Getz was instrumental in the creation of the Village of Mettawa in 1960. Adjacent to Lake Forest, the Village of Mettawa's financial structure is the most coveted municipal set-up in Illinois, and one of its best-kept secrets. By living in The Village, you're in Illinois' sole tax haven (with access to the best public schools in the state). Mettawa operates like a private holding company on behalf of its 230 residences: collecting sales tax revenue from Lake Forest Oasis, Costco and Grainger, it then pays an annual cash dividend to its residents in the form of a real estate tax rebate-- $12,000 rebated to Shagbark in 2025. Illinois' Conservation Stewardship Program is in place on the prairie area, further reducing real estate taxes. Shagbark embodies extraordinary taste, elegance, and stewardship. A magnificent refuge meticulously reimagined for the next generation.

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Mettawa

Rooms

Basement Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Concrete, Storage Space, Partial, Walk-Out Access

Interior

Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Cocktail Lounge, Separate Dining Room, Paneling, Pantry, Quartz Counters

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor

Cooling Central Air, Zoned

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 6

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, More than one

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator, Water Purifier Owned, Gas Oven, Range Hood

Laundry Upper Level, Laundry Closet, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Roof Deck

Garage Spaces 3.0

Community Features Horse-Riding Trails, Gated

Roof Type Tile

Building

Lot Description Forest Preserve Adjacent, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Brick, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Well

Level or Stories 2 Stories

Structure Type Brick

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Laura B Sprague School

Middle Schools Daniel Wright Junior High School

High Schools Adlai E Stevenson High School

School District 103 , 103, 125

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

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Listed by Kimberly Shortsle of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

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42 E Grand Ave #102, Fox Lake, Illinois, 60020, USA

25185 Shagbark RD Mettawa, IL 60045

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