Reminiscent of the luxury that defined the "Gatsby" Beaux Arts era, the Lansdowne Estate was designed by Benjamin Marshall and built in 1911 for the head of Rand McNally. Stunning views of Jens Jensen-designed landscaping surround this 14,500 square foot European-inspired home situated on 3.5 acres. The stately white entrance pillars hint at the grand scale of the home and welcome you to experience and appreciate its impeccable detailing. The marble hallways and parquet floors expand to the rear of the home where almost every room incorporates floor to ceiling windows and French doors that open to the grand terraces and stunning views of Lake Michigan.

The previous owner of the Lansdowne Estate began to modernize the 24 room home in 1985, by adding forced air heating, including nine furnaces, and air conditioning. The residence boasts 11 bedrooms, nine full and two half baths, along with a French-style reception room adjacent to the coffered-ceiling sunroom and Old World library. The enormous dining room looks out over lake Michigan through the window-filled breakfast room. The finished basement includes a wine cellar, roman bath, exercise room, steam shower, billiards room and much more.

This Benjamin Marshall historical masterpiece stands as a proud monument to Chicago and its opulent architecture.