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About Lake Forest in Westlake

Lake Forest is a premier subdivision of roughly 140 custom-built luxury homes along the desirable western end of Westlake Ohio, located off the north side of Schwartz Rd, 0.3 miles west of Bradley Rd.

Phases 1-4 were built by Hennie Homes, Orley Homes, Petros Homes, Ronald Puzzitello Fine Homes, and Sareth Builders between 1988-2021.

NEWS FLASH! Phase 5 – the FINAL PHASE – of Lake Forest is now underway, adding 34 large homesites along the west end of Turtle Creek Dr and the north end and newly created cul-de-sac of Rocky Ridge Dr. New home builders include Bennett Bu8ilders and Petros Homes.

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Homes in Lake Forest range from 3,500-6,700 square feet with 3-6 bedrooms and 3.5-5.5+ bathrooms.

The stately facades of these one-of-a-kind homes are adorned with natural stone, brick, and stucco exteriors, homes feature a variety of styles including classic colonial, country manor, and Tudor.

These exquisite estates were built with the finest materials and craftsmanship. Interiors include elegant old-world charm details not often found in new homes today. Coveted features include gleaming heated marble and travertine flooring, hardwood flooring, custom architectural millwork, top-of-the-line appliances and fixtures, central vac, guest suites, walk-in closets with built-ins, and landscape lighting.

Principal rooms include dramatic two-story foyers with open staircases, large laundry rooms with utility tubs and cabinets, formal dining rooms, formal living rooms and/or private dens, fireplaced great rooms (many are two-story!), and kitchens with granite or quartz countertops, center islands with seating, tile backsplash, food pantries, and dinette area. Spacious owner’s suites (some first floor) feature walk-in closets and en suite bathrooms with dual sinks/vanities, tiled walk-in showers, soaking/jetted tubs, and enclosed commodes. Finished lower levels are complete with bars, wine cellars, media/theater rooms, and exercise rooms. 

Attached side entry garages maximize curb appeal, accommodating 3 to 4 cars.

Generously sized homesites measure 100-125′ wide and range from 0.35 to 1.5+ acres.

Some lots have treed backyards.

Outdoor living is enhanced with lush landscaping, covered living areas, fire pits, custom patios and/or decks, and even in-ground pools.

The entrance street of Forest Lake Dr has a landscaped bed with burgundy brick signage. In the center of the street is a landscaped divided median with hedging, a decorative guard station, and antique-style three-globe streetlights.

In addition to Lake Forest Dr, the subdivision also encompasses the streets of Waterfall Way, Deer Run Ln, Hunters Creek Dr, Rocky Ridge Dr, Turtle Creek Pkwy, and 13 homes on Schwartz Rd.

Its streets are enhanced by lantern-style street lights, street trees, and curbs and sidewalks on both sides of the street.

Lake Forest is connected to Country Club Estates via Walnut Point Dr and Hunters Creek Dr.

Mail is conveniently delivered to individual mailboxes at the end of each driveway. Most homes have custom masonry mailboxes, further enhancing curb appeal.

There is no HOA for homes in Phases 1-4 of Lake Forest. However, the absence of an HOA does not infer that this community is anything but impeccable. In fact, Lake Forest is one of the most stunning developments in all of Westlake!

There is an HOA for Phase 5 homes, with annual dues of $250.

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In addition to the adjoining Country Club Estates, comparable Westlake communities include Devonshire Estates and The Estates.

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Location Details & Nearby Amenities

Lake Forest subdivision is located off the north side of Schwartz Rd, 0.3 miles west of Bradley Rd. This western section of Westlake that borders Avon is a quiet, residential area of high-end single-family home subdivisions nestled amongst parks, pastures and golf courses.

The community is ideally situated 1.3 miles south of I-90 – far enough away to evade interstate congestion and traffic noise, but still accessible in less than 10 minutes.

Boaters will feel right at home at The Cleveland Yachting Club (CYC) – one of the oldest and most prestigious yachting clubs in the nation. Home to more than 300 sail and powerboats, CYC is known for its beautiful setting, first-class facilities and family-friendly atmosphere. CYC is located on its own island at the mouth of Rocky River, nine miles west of downtown Cleveland.

Or if you desire a day at the beach, Huntington Beach on Lake Erie is only 14 mins away!

Lake Forest is less than 10 minutes from Crocker Park—the best shopping on the west side of Cleveland—a 75-acre, open-air collection of restaurants, retail, entertainment & leisure. Additional retail and dining is available at Avon Commons.

There are several private clubs nearby: Lakewood Country Club is just 4 min away on Bradley, Avon Oaks Country Club is 6 min north, and Westwood Country Club is 17 min east.

If you’re a golfer, Lake Forest is less than 15 minutes from an array of courses: 5 min to Hilliard Lakes, 7 min to Meadowood and Red Tail, 9 min to Bob-O-Link Golf Course, 12 min to Sweetbriar, and 13 min to Springvale and North Olmsted Golf Club.

Just around the corner from the community is Bradley Nature Park – a 20-acre park located on Bradley Road just south of Hilliard Blvd. The park features a sledding hill, a tot playground, a pavilion, picnic tables and grills, a nature trail and restroom facilities.

The city of Westlake has a very clean and modern Recreation Center. The 86-acre outdoor complex includes 2 baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, fishing pond with dock, playground, gazebo, picnic area, paved outdoor trail, and plenty of green space for your enjoyment. Inside the facility, there’s a 13,500 square foot fitness room, 2 group exercise rooms, 2 high school-sized regulation basketball courts, cycling studio, elevated rubber running track, locker rooms with saunas, childcare, and community/conference/class/craft rooms. The indoor aquatics center houses 5 pools including a lap pool, a diving well, a children’s play pool, a lazy river, and slides.

The city pool, Westlake Aquatic Center, located in Clague Park offers five bodies of water for all ages: slide plunge pool, lazy river, activity pool, splash pad, and the main pool with diving board, climbing wall and lap area.

Westlake’s top-rated public schools are all nearby: 8 min to Westlake High School; 9 min to Elementary, Intermediate and Lee Burneson Middle School.

Local private schooling is available at esteemed institutions like Magnificat High School, a Catholic all-girls college-preparatory high school located in Rocky River (17 min); Lake Ridge Academy, an esteemed K-12 co-educational college preparatory school in the neighboring suburb of North Ridgeville (19 min); St. Edward High School, a private Roman Catholic high school in Lakewood (23 min); St. Ignatius High School, a private Roman Catholic, Jesuit high school in Ohio City (24 min).

Lake Forest Driving Distances

• I-90 & Crocker Rd – 6 min
• I-90 & Nagel Rd – 9 min
• I-480 – 10 min
• I-80/Turnpike – 12 min
• Westlake Recreation Center – 7 min
• Crocker Park – 7 min
• USPS North Westlake – 8 min
• Avon Commons – 9 min
• Great Northern Mall – 12 min
• Cleveland Hopkins Airport – 20 min
• Downtown Cleveland – 25 min
• SouthPark Mall – 28 min
• Montrose/Fairlawn – 43 min

Lake Forest Sales History

Status Date	List/Sell $	DOM/CDOM	Address	City	BR	BA	Sqft	Acres	Year	Garage
3/26/20	$522,500	31/141	3132 Waterfall Way	Westlake	4	4 (3 1)	3,872	0.44	1990	3
4/3/20	$615,000	19/19	2883 Forest Lake Dr	Westlake	4	5 (4 1)	4,100	0.41	1994	3
4/20/20	$690,000	31/31	3040 Waterfall Way	Westlake	4	5 (4 1)	4,263	0.42	1997	3
12/4/20	$800,000	0/0	3100 Waterfall Way	Westlake	4	6 (5 1)	3,860	0.46	1997	3
12/20/20	$485,000	38/38	31008 Schwartz Rd	Westlake	4	3 (2 1)	2,746	0.35	2017	3
1/15/21	$725,000	66/66	2979 Forest Lake Dr	Westlake	4	5 (4 1)	3,841	0.54	1995	4

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