$4,995,000

A Rare Architectural Masterpiece on Lake Michigan

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a singular architectural gem, designed and built in 1979 by renowned architect Roy Binkley for his own family. Nestled on 2.8 privileged acres, this iconic modernist home is set within the historic Stanley Field estate garden and croquet field, offering unparalleled lakefront views.

Featured in Architectural Digest, this home pays homage to Mies van der Rohe’s cubic simplicity, blending geometric precision with organic flow. The circular floor plan masterfully balances hard lines and soft curves, openness and enclosure, and old and new.

Striking Architectural Features

• Floating staircase and limestone floors on the main level.
• Double-dome skylights for dramatic natural lighting.
• Soaring ceilings and expansive glass walls that dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, framing breathtaking panoramic Lake Michigan vistas.
• Each of the three levels unfolds as a unique stage, offering a different experience of the space.

Mature trees and meticulously designed landscaping further enhance the estate’s secluded ambiance, creating a private lakefront sanctuary.

Thoughtful Modern Updates & Preservation

Having passed through only two discerning owners, the home has been meticulously maintained with respectful renovations that honor its original modernist vision:

• Exterior updated to stucco (2018).
• Complete roof replacement (2020).
• Kitchen, primary suite, second-floor hall bath, and laundry modernized with an astute eye for contemporary luxury.
• The third-floor treetop suite, originally Binkley’s personal studio, has been transformed into a spacious fourth bedroom with a full en-suite bath. This elevated retreat boasts a wide curved picture window with sweeping views of Lake Michigan.
• Joan Binkley’s former artist studio has been reimagined as a welcoming family room.

Additional Features & Amenities

• Attached 3-car garage with a separate garden room featuring a sink and full bath, ideal as a fifth bedroom, guest suite, in-law quarters, or office.
• Internationally renowned landscape architect Doug Hoerr redesigned the hardscape and gardens in 2001, including a large limestone terrace that echoes the home’s modernist interiors.
• Four independently controlled HVAC zones for optimal comfort.
• Unfinished lower level with ample storage, wine cellar, and cedar closet.
• Revetment and stabilization efforts, including railroad ties and partial stairs (2016), ensure long-term security.
• Permanent easement shared with two neighboring homes for northside property access.

An Unparalleled Opportunity

This extraordinary estate offers a rare chance to own a true piece of architectural history in Lake Bluff. Roy Binkley’s modernist masterpiece, surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Michigan, awaits a discerning owner who values timeless design, breathtaking surroundings, and an enduring legacy.