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Joanna Lewkowicz

joanna@boutiquehomerealty.com +1(708) 963-0011

$850,000

Est. payment - /mo

8 Beds

4 Baths

4,988 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,988 sqft

Price per Sqft $170

Subdivision Par Se N Lincoln Hills Add

MLS Listing ID 842442

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1890

Annual Tax Amount $9,942

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 11.600 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

HISTORIC RETREAT PROVIDING RESORT STYLE LIVING! This 11.6 acre property in Center Township includes walking trails through the rolling and wooded land. The two plus acre pond is stocked with bass, bluegill and catfish. The pond is 24 ft. at its deepest point. Enjoy swimming in the 20 x 40 heated pool. After being a farm, the property opened as Lincolnvale Country Club with an 18-hole golf course. It was very popular with golfers from Porter and Lake County as well as Chicago. The banked barn has a sign that reads "Where nature considers the golfer." Later it was opened as Lincoln Hills Golf Course with 9 holes. The two-story home was built in 1890. It was restored in 1980 when it became the 17-room Embassy Bed and Breakfast Inn which included an interior design studio. With 4988 sq. ft., the house boasts of 8 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms. The inviting veranda is supported with southern columns. The main floor offers over 3200 finished sq. ft. with 9 ft. ceilings. The huge kitchen offers a coffered ceiling, an abundance of English Style solid hardwood cabinets, 10 ft. island, and skylights above the breakfast nook. The living room includes a fireplace, crown molding and hardwood floor. Spacious formal dining room has oak hardwood floor, crown molding, and French doors leading to both the front Verandah and the foyer. Relax and enjoy beverages in the three seasons room that has spectacular views of nature and wildlife. Electrical wiring has been updated and the plumbing system is copper. The property has not been on the market for over 25 years. This one of a kind, unique, and secluded property offers a great opportunity for you to use your creativity and restoration talents. There is no homestead exemption. Taxes will be lowered if this is filed by the purchaser. The property is close to shopping, downtown Valparaiso, and the interstate. It is in the Valparaiso School District. Property is being sold "as is."

Location

State IN

County Porter

Rooms

Basement Crawl Space, Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Crown Molding

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hot Water

Cooling Central Air, Other, Ceiling Fan(s)

Flooring Carpet, Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Range

Exterior

Exterior Feature Private Yard

Parking Features Additional Parking, Driveway

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Roof Type Shingle

Building

Lot Description Landscaped, Horses Allowed, Wooded, Private

Structure Type Vinyl Siding

Schools

School District Valparaiso

Others

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

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Joanna Lewkowicz

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238 W Joliet Road Valparaiso, IN 46385

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