SOLD | Established in 1906 | 14,145 Sq. Ft. | 13 Bedrooms | 11 Bathrooms | 40.07 Acres
W3505 Snake Road, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States, 53147
Recognized as one of the priciest estates in the Midwest, Glanworth Gardens recently made headlines after being sold for $36 million in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Initially, it was listed for $39.25 million in October 2021. Previously owned by investment manager Richard Driehaus, who, per the Chicago Tribune, passed away in March at the age of 78. Originally named Wadsworth Hall, this 40.07-acre estate was built in 1906 for banker and philanthropist Norman Wait Harris. According to the Chicago Tribune, the mansion was designed by the architectural firm Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge, known for other notable buildings including the Cantigny mansion for former Tribune co-owner Joseph Medill. Glanworth Gardens is also notable for its original landscaping plan by Frederick Law Olmsted and boasts 621 feet of lakefront access.
Listing Details: Rarely does a property become available that is so prestigious, well-regarded, and celebrated, that no elaborate description is necessary. These landmark estates represent the crème de la crème of prime real estate, featuring exceptional architecture and high-quality finishes. Today, Glanworth Gardens, an iconic estate located by the premier lake in the Midwest, is being put on the market for what is likely only the third time in its 115-year history. Offering 40 acres of gardens and woodlands, with over 621 feet of beautiful lakefront, this estate features a main residence of 14,145 square feet. Initially offered at $39.25 million, it was represented by David Curry of Geneva Lakefront Realty and Timothy Salm of Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty. Photography and additional information sourced from the agent’s listing.
