This 1857 Farmhouse stands majestically on 15 acres of rolling knolls. An important piece of local history, The Farmhouse is one of the oldest homes in Porter County and was a stop on the Underground Railroad. The brick home is an elegant symmetrical design of Federal style, boasting the original brick fireplace adorned with copper plating in the Gathering Room. Curved windows have been updated to the original charm & look throughout the home. Original brick floors line the office/flex space, with yellow pine wood floors throughout the home (refinished 2020). Moving upstairs, three bedrooms and 2 remodeled baths, with hints of exposed brick in the primary bedroom. New roof in 2020. All new doors in 2020. Huge event barn (2,232 sq. ft. ) with garage and shop on lower level was freshly sided in 2014. Newer (2005) pole barn in immaculate condition (1,925 sq. ft). Horse barn with 2 horse stalls, garage space, and finished flex space. This property is rural elegance at its finest.
Single-familyProperty Type
1857Year Built
15.1 acresLot Size
$282Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Anna Kenney• Realty Executives Premier
•219-462-2224 (broker)
•info@RexPremier.com (broker)
Listed by Michael Tezak• Realty Executives Premier
•219-462-2224 (broker)
•info@RexPremier.com (broker)
Bought with Alissa Johns• @properties/Christie's Intl RE
Virtual Tour Classic 1860 farm house that has been pampered and lovingly restored to its historic charm and character. Features a stocked spring fed pond , fenced pasture, huge historic barn, horse stables, smoke house, milk house, silo, and a spacious pole building built in 2006. Lots of potential uses for this small farm including a Bed and Breakfast, the original barn has great potential for finishing into a venue for a banquet center, the manicured grounds would make a wonderful place for outdoor weddings or large picnics or reunions. This farm has that out in the country feel but is only minutes away from Valparaiso or Hebron. If you are looking for an historic and lovingly cared for farm property, look no further! Call today for the opportunity to schedule your private viewing of this one-of-a-kind historic farm and let your creativity run wild! Seller would leave furnishings with acceptable offer!
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #344741
Aug 24, 2015
Sold
$535,000
$210/sq ft
Feb 26, 2014
Listed
$669,900
$263/sq ft
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Virtual Tour Classic 1860 farm house that has been pampered and lovingly restored to its historic charm and character. Features a stocked spring fed pond , fenced pasture, huge historic barn, horse stables, smoke house, milk house, silo, and a spacious pole building built in 2006. Lots of potential uses for this small farm including a Bed and Breakfast, the original barn has great potential for finishing into a venue for a banquet center, the manicured grounds would make a wonderful place for outdoor weddings or large picnics or reunions. This farm has that out in the country feel but is only minutes away from Valparaiso or Hebron. If you are looking for an historic and lovingly cared for farm property, look no further! Call today for the opportunity to schedule your private viewing of this one-of-a-kind historic farm and let your creativity run wild! Seller would leave furnishings with acceptable offer!
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #313026
Feb 28, 2014
Listing Removed
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Aug 10, 2012
Listed
$670,000
$263/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #21248
Feb 28, 2014
Listing Removed
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Sep 5, 2000
Listed
$399,900
$157/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #17302
Feb 28, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jul 3, 2000
Listed
$399,900
$157/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #312818
Jan 4, 2014
Listing Removed
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Aug 10, 2012
Listed
$670,000
$263/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #83023
Oct 20, 2003
Sold
$500,000
$196/sq ft
Apr 8, 2003
Listed
$585,000
$230/sq ft
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Single Family Residential
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Porter County
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Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2021.
RR
Rural Residential District
This district is established for rural estates and hobby farming.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
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Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Other
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 3
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Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned