“The house dates to 1913 and was designed by renowned Chicago architect Howard Van Doren Shaw. Built for industrialist Clayton Mark, one of the pioneer makers of steel pipe in the United States,” writes The Wall Street Journal (wsj). Situated on the shore of Lake Michigan in Lake Forest, the restored home features period architectural details and decadent waterfront views. “Over the past two decades, they have replaced about 100 antique lighting fixtures throughout the property, searching in antique stores, at auctions and on the internet for appropriate period pieces. They restored all of the plasterwork and pulled up all of the carpets to refinish the floors,” reports The Wall Street Journal. With over 15,000 square feet of living space, 400’+ of lakefront beach, and exquisite amenities including a synthetic ice rink and sports court, every detail speaks of opulence. 999 Lake Road, Lake Forest | $12,999,000 Listing agents: Patrick Milhaupt, Tim Salm, Amy Davidson Visit the link ...