Bring the North Shore home of your dreams to life in one of the most exceptional developments ever conceived — the breathtaking LANSDOWNE on the shores of Lake Michigan in Lake Bluff. Orren Pickell Designers & Builders is preserving the original residence and developing six additional custom homes on the site with lots ranging from 1.5 acres to 3.5 acres. All custom homes in the development will be designed and built to the owner’s specifications by the award-winning Pickell team known for creating luxury homes to accommodate individual needs and lifestyles. The centerpiece of the development will be the original 1911 home — Lot 6 — Lansdowne Estate. Built for the head of Rand McNally, the 14,500 square foot mansion was designed by Benjamin Marshall, the distinguished architect of the Drake Hotel. The home boasts 24 rooms with 11 bedrooms and nine and a half baths. It is the last estate available for private enjoyment by this acclaimed architect and is reminiscent of the grand era in which it was built.