A stately Georgian estate where grand proportion meets everyday warmth

Luxury French Eclectic custom home in Lake Forest Illinois by A Perry Homes

Mettawa Georgian Grandeur

Mettawa, IL

“From the first sketch to the final detail, A. Perry Homes brought a level of care and craftsmanship we didn't know was possible. They listened to how our family actually lives and gave us a home that feels both grand and completely comfortable. Building with them felt like working with family.”

The Homeowners
Set on a private estate in Mettawa, IL, this Georgian-influenced residence pairs steeply pitched rooflines and full masonry with a light-filled, family-first interior—grand in scale, yet grounded in everyday comfort.
the brief
Custom Architecture
Design Build
Architect:
A. Perry Homes
Builder:
A. Perry Homes
Location:
Mettawa, IL
Influences:
Georgian
Details:
  • 6,325 Square Feet (plus a 450 sq ft cabana and 450 sq ft primary balcony)
  • 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths
  • Vaulted grand foyer, coffered library, exercise room, primary suite with private balcony, and a first-floor guest suite with private porch
The vaulted two-story grand foyer with a crystal drum chandelier and marble floor inside the Mettawa estate.
A closer view of the great room fireplace, white mantel, and custom built-ins beneath the coffered ceiling.
The custom kitchen with white cabinetry, marble countertops, a navy island, and French doors leading to the covered patio.

“A home of this scale on an open estate site asks for balance—presence without heaviness. Steeply pitched rooflines, a symmetrical limestone-and-brick facade, and a centered entry establish a timeless Georgian rhythm, while carefully proportioned windows and Juliet balconies keep the exterior graceful and light. Inside, coffered ceilings and generous sightlines let the architecture breathe, creating spaces that feel both formal and genuinely livable.”

A. Perry Homes Architects
The navy kitchen island topped with marble, paired with professional stainless appliances and a stainless range hood.
The formal dining room framed by a graceful arched opening, with a linear glass chandelier and upholstered seating.
An alternate view of the dining room, filled with natural light from black-framed French doors opening to the yard.
The centered front entry with an arched limestone surround and mahogany double doors on the Mettawa custom home.
The powder room pairs a navy vanity with brass fixtures, a marbled accent wall, and a brass-framed mirror.

Steeply pitched rooflines, a centered front entry, and a full masonry exterior of cut limestone and brick veneer give this Georgian estate its stately, symmetrical presence. Inside, a vaulted grand foyer opens to light-filled living spaces defined by coffered ceilings, refined millwork, and Juliet balconies. Thoughtful retreats—a trim-detailed library, a dedicated exercise room, a first-floor guest suite with a private porch, and a primary suite with its own balcony overlooking the estate—reflect the enduring craftsmanship and everyday livability A. Perry Homes brings to every project.

A wide view of the full-masonry exterior and manicured lawn of the Georgian custom estate in Mettawa, IL.
The paneled study features charcoal built-ins, a black marble fireplace, and a private desk overlooking the estate.

Mettawa, IL

Tucked into the rolling landscape of central Lake County, Mettawa is one of the Chicago area's most private and picturesque communities—a small village where sweeping estate lots, mature woodlands, and protected open space define the character of everyday life.

Unlike its busier neighbors, Mettawa has grown slowly and deliberately, preserving a rural, equestrian feel just a short drive from downtown Chicago. Winding country roads, prairie restorations, and the trails of nearby forest preserves give residents a rare sense of space and serenity.

Its location is as practical as it is beautiful. Bordered by Libertyville, Lake Forest, and Vernon Hills, Mettawa offers quick access to Interstate 94 and Route 60, top-ranked schools, and the shops, dining, and Metra service of the surrounding North Shore and Lake County towns.

For those who value privacy without isolation, Mettawa is a coveted address—large, secluded homesites framed by nature, yet minutes from everything that makes suburban Chicago living exceptional.

It is a setting made for a home like this one: substantial, timeless, and built to belong to its landscape.

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