3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Michigan City, IN

3 / 2, Single-Family Home in Michigan City, IN

This beautifully designed and detailed custom brick and vinyl ranch is nestled high upon its two acre wooded lot. Located within minutes of I-80, I-94, Purdue University North Central Campus, Lighthouse Outlet Mall, Lake Michigan, schools, Michigan City`s library and the Metra South Shore Line to Chicago, you have everything you could possibly need. Add to that an amazing two acre lot filled with old oak trees, mature evergreens and a full forest view from the living room, master bedroom, kitchen and dining room and you have a most amazing home. Located in unincorporated Cool Spring Township you will enjoy very low taxes of only $1700 per year! This home sits at the top of the lot accessible via a stone and stamped concrete driveway. Angled to provide maximum winter light and energy efficiency the home`s exterior is maintenance free and surrounded in professional landscaping. Upon entering the foyer you will be impressed with the rich hardwood floors which flow throughout, the spacious living room with cathedral ceiling, fanlight & gas fireplace with ceramic hearth & facade. The pine mantel offers lighting below and outlet above perfect for holiday decor. On the back wall are 6 foot 3 inch high casement windows plus French doors leading to the large cedar deck with stairs on either side to the back yard. Off one side is a fabulous 14 foot diameter cedar gazebo with screens on all sides as well as under the floor area for maximum effectiveness and enjoyment during the heart of summer. Windows and sliding glass doors throughout the home are Pella and all include inset blinds for maintenance free care and add as much energy efficiency as they do a crisp clean appearance. The walls above all windows are reinforced to accommodate even the heaviest window treatments.The kitchen has an abundance of custom hickory cabinets upgraded with crown molding, custom countertops, a deep breakfast bar, pantry closet with interior light and outlet, double swanstone sink with one piece faucet and separate hard water faucet. Appliances include Amana bottom freezer refrigerator, Magic Chef stove, GE Profile and venthood microwave. Though this homeowner chose not to have a dishwasher, the necessary hookups and plumbing are prepped within a cabinet for easy installation if desired. A double door closet opens to reveal a full size washer and dryer with cabinets above, vinyl flooring below, and side cubby shelves. The dining area is generous enough for your full size dining room set and is bathed in natural light through full length casements offering side and back views. A lovely chandelier further defines this space. All trim, baseboards and doors are finished pine. Double door angled entry leads from the foyer into a front bedroom also perfect as a home office or den. This ceiling boasts a custom vault with upper lighted artifact shelf and front casement window with fan window above. The spacious master bedroom includes double closet plus a walk in and private bath with wide stand up shower with seat, in room linen closet & hickory vanity with Corian counter & sink. The third bedroom is also nice sized & has a double closet. The hall bath includes hickory vanity with Corian countertop & sink, lighted shower & ceramic floor. The full unfinished basement has extra high ceilings creating an ideal scenario for future expansion of living areas. Plumbing is already in for an extra bath. Other amenities include 90+ efficiency furnace, central air, humidifier, programmable thermostat, all lights on dimmers and a security alarm system. A most special home! Take the virtual tour at www.buyowner.com and enter C H I 13133.