Kelmscott Park

1080 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, Chicago 60045

Kelmscott Park is a newer set of low-rise buildings tucked right at the edge of downtown Lake Forest, and the homes feel more like condos than rentals, with open layouts, 9-foot ceilings, in-unit washer and dryers, and stainless Whirlpool kitchens. The shared spaces carry that same finished feel: a real fitness room with free weights and cardio, a lounge with a fireplace and caterer's kitchen for hosting, grilling stations, and an underground garage that links all three buildings so you never lose parking to the weather. You are a short walk from the shops and restaurants of the central business district, the Lake Forest Library, and the Metra Union Pacific North line for getting into the city. There is no CTA train out here and no big-chain grocery within walking distance, so this one is for people who want quiet, walkable Lake Forest over a transit-heavy spot.