This 15,000 ft² (1,394 m²) neoclassical French-style mansion with twelve bedrooms and eight bathrooms represents some of the best work renowned American architect David Adler and his collaborator, designer Frances Adler Elkins. Built in 1934 for the widow of industrial magnate J. Ogden Armour, Suffield House sits on over five acres (2 hectares) and includes expansive gardens.

While the interior includes many traditional features such as plaster ornamentation, centuries-old European paneling and mantels, as well as 15th-century Chinese paintings, the home includes modern amenities such as a four-stop passenger elevator and a central heat and air conditioning system. The main level features a series of formal rooms, supported by service areas that include a butler’s pantry, kitchen, breakfast room, silver vault, and a flower arranging room. On the second level, there are five en-suite bedrooms, including a sizeable primary suite, plus a two-bedroom, two-bath staff apartment. The top level offers potential for expansion with another two-bedroom apartment, a large cedar closet, a crafting room, an exercise room, and storage. The basement includes a paneled room with a fireplace, a laundry center, a vault, a wine room, and multiple storage rooms. Outside, the property offers a 55-ft (16.7 m) pool, a spa, a pool house, a carriage house, and a four-car garage.

Located in the affluent community of Lake Forest on the shores of Lake Michigan, the area’s numerous estates are surrounded by various golf courses and many nature preserves. Downtown Chicago, with all of its dining, shopping, recreation, and culture, is only a 30-minute drive away.