Set on five exclusive acres of Lake Michigan frontage, this exquisite David Adler home of extraordinary grace and scale has been wonderfully preserved while achieving the modernization expected of today’s distinguished estates. We’re talking about American Musician Richard Marx‘s spacious 30,000 square foot Chicago-area mansion. Previously listed for $18 million, this palatial home can be now yours for $16 million.
Built in 1931, the home includes 7 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms throughout three levels of living. According to the listing details: Quality European craftsmanship including walnut parquet floors evident throughout this 9 bedroom home with 19 fireplaces, 3 floors, finished basement and attached 8,000 square foot studio.
Richard Marx and his then-wife Cynthia Rhodes purchased the estate in 1997 for $4.7 million. Marx first listed the palatial home in late-2014 as he was finalizing his divorce from Cynthia. The couple had been married 25 years.