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Grand Villa Located on Lake Michigan's North Shore

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Built in 1912, this majestic Spanish-influenced home, with recent renovations, is the pinnacle of lakefront living.

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Lakefront Estate With Red Roofed Poolhouse

All in all, this lakefront property has a little over two acres for its majestic main house, pool and grounds, and a luxe poolhouse with guest bedrooms. On summer days, there are also 165 feet worth of sandy beach to enjoy.

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Backyard With Stairs and Beach

The backyard has many ways to enjoy the home's proximity to Lake Michigan. Terraces and lawns offer peaceful places to sit and take in the views. Or head down the stairs to the sandy beach. Go for a swim or grab a kayak!

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White Villa Exterior With Red Roof

This villa, located just outside Chicago, was originally built in 1912. It sits right on the banks of Lake Michigan with almost every room showing off lakefront views. Endless rooms, including a ballroom, speakeasy-style-bar and noble sitting rooms, recall glittering parties and intellectual salons.

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Neutral Traditional Living Room With Columns

The millwork alone makes this living room stunning. The ceiling is 10-feet high and hand plastered. Decorative columns appear in the room's corners, and the crystal chandelier must twinkle constantly.

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Eclectic Bar With Mosaic Ceiling

The home's lower level could be straight out of a movie set. Designed like a speakeasy, the bar and lounge have built-in booths and an incredible, hand-plastered and painted ceiling. Mirrored tiles catch the light.

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Red Stone Patio With Lake View

Nearly all of the rooms have views out to Lake Michigan. This shady terrace is also a sweet place to take them in.

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Backyard Pool and Tented Bench

Spend a peaceful afternoon by the pool with the sound of a fountain in the background. Soaring evergreen trees stand at attention all around the patio.

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Spanish Two Story Poolhouse

Alongside the pool is a two-story poolhouse. Guests can stay in its two bedrooms. For parties, the cabana also has a bar and two full kitchens.

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Lakefront Patio With Striped Chairs

A long flat patio has the best Lake Michigan views. Hot enough for a swim? Stairs lead down from the patio to a beach.