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See inside the suburban mansion that set a Chicago-area record with its sale price

The Winnetka estate known as the "Windsor House," a 2.3-acre property listed for $35 million, has officially sold for $31.25 million.

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A lakefront mansion listed for more than $30 million in a Chicago suburb has reportedly set a record with its sale price after more than a year on the market.

Ever wonder what a $31.25 million mansion nestled along Lake Michigan looks like?

The Winnetka estate known as the "Windsor House," a 2.3-acre property listed for $35 million, has officially sold for $31.25 million and included on the luxurious property were French-inspired decor, a private stretch of beach, a "commercial level botanic garden," an infinity pool and more.

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The sale price marked a record as the "highest-priced home resale in Chicago-area history," according to the Chicago Tribune.

The home was first listed in August 2024, described as "the most iconic lakefront estate in IL," according to its listing.

"The 'Windsor House' has been elevated to a new grandeur of living with a best in class collaboration lead by nationally recognized interior design, landscape architects & coastal engineering teams," the listing read. "Gloriously expanded to 2.3 acres with the purchase of 429 Sheridan transformed into a commercial level botanical garden with a Lannon stone custom fountain, manicured hedges & grassy lawn, heated motor court for 10 cars, & meticulously engineered nailess pergola overlooking the infinity pool area with panoramic lake views. The only home on the entire shoreline that is reminiscent of 5-star boutique level European hotel delivering a true vacation living experiences 365 days a year."

The 22-room mansion was designed with French inspiration and includes 223 feet of private beachfront property that includes a boathouse and commercial-level boardwalk.

"There is nothing even remotely comparable to this estate," the listing read.

Listing agent Jena Radnay called it a "one-of-a-kind situation" and described the sale as "seamless from one generation into another."

"Everything kind of fell into place for all the right reasons," she told NBC Chicago.

See images of the Winnetka home below:

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