The South Shore Club

It is no secret that the South Shore Club is an exclusive development. Anything numbering just 40 in total would be viewed as exclusive. While this is known, what isn’t so well known is that exclusivity does exist here on a higher level. The homes are each unique- each impressive. The slate, the stone, the imported this and hand hammered that, it’s all very intoxicating. Whether the home is on Forest Hill near the tennis court, or right on the semi-circle that rings the lake like a modern day Congress Club, the structure is divine and the home a veritable castle for its fortunate owner. But this is the obvious. This is what we already know. This is what everyone, no, anyone, can see with their own two open eyes if they so much as drive past, or perhaps through, the South Shore Club.

But what is a higher prize are the select homes that line not just the circle of lush grass where a swimming pool and clubhouse reside, but those homes that rest immediately adjacent to the lake itself. These are the lakefront homes of the South Shore Club, and these are the homes that compete with private frontage in such a way that they are not just a different option for those seeking private frontage, they can indeed become the better option. In this hunt for the exclusive within the exclusive, we find ourselves at the door of 1621 E. Lakeside Lane.

We’ve already established that each home in the SSC is a shining jewel in its own right, but what we miss when we paint with this wide brush is that individual homes do stand out among this spiffy crowd. Some homes are larger, as is this one. At 9300 or so total square feet, this home is large enough to meet anyone’s desires, and yet boasts a design that is approachable with rooms that feel large but not so large that they become unnecessary or somehow irrelevant. The floor plan here is delightful, with everything a discerning buyer might require for a true lakefront home. There are bedrooms- nearly too many to count (7) and bathrooms galore (9). There are finishes that exceed the highest of expectations. The Ralph Lauren interior design fits a lake home as perfectly as any design ever has.

But again, these are finishes and these are just one of the myriad reasons to buy in the South Shore Club. The location of this home might be its most important attribute. Nestled on the extreme eastern edge of the club, there is more space between this home and its lakefront neighbor to the East. This spacious side yard is a result of site planning, and it’s this side yard that makes this home feel less like just another home in the South Shore Club and more like one of the finest lakefront homes you’ll ever lay eyes on. The views from the home rival or exceed that of any lakefront home on Geneva, with unavoidable lake views present in many of the rooms, and most pronounced from the epic lakeside stone patio.

This is the appeal of this exquisite home. It is part of the South Shore Club, and along with that membership it enjoys the unrivaled trappings of such luxury- the free and varied boats, the tennis court, the pool and hot tub, the clubhouse, and if it’s winter, the ice skating rink. Think you need to buy a life vest for your daughter here? Think again, they’re included as it’s all part of the South Shore Club experience. These are the amenities, and when a home like this requires the use of those, they are available at any moment. But what is different here is the ability to detach from the South Shore Club and live as a true lakefront home. If the activities are needed, they are there. But if they are not needed, and the new owner requires little more than a comfortable lounge chair to rest on and the sound of lapping waves as their soundtrack, this is also available. It’s in the ability to live as a true lakefront home with the wide array of South Shore Club activities available when they are wanted and out of sight and perhaps mind when they are not.

This weekend, I’ll be at this home and another in the South Shore Club. This open house will run from 10 am until 1 pm on Saturday, and I’m begging you to stop in for a tour. Offered at $3.95MM, the home is destined to meet your expectations. The remaining few lots at the SSC have been dramatically reduced to a point where they are all priced under $1MM. One special lot near the tennis court may sell at a level that matches the all-time low price for the development. Come see me Saturday, we’ll look at this home and we’ll make sure you get a proper introduction to the new South Shore Club. It’s the same as the old South Shore Club, just a whole lot more affordable.