2159 Austin St, Portage, IN 46368

Welcome to 2159 Austin Street, a custom-built home situated in the desirable Austin Hills Subdivision, on a 3/4 acre wooded homesite with no HOA, just 45 minutes from Chicago. Offering over 7,200 finished sq. ft. , this 5 bdrm, 4.5-bath home designed for both entertaining and everyday living, featuring dual staircases, custom finishes, and thoughtful details throughout. The main-level primary suite serves as a private retreat with a spa-inspired bath, oversized walk-in closet with integrated laundry, and direct access to the outdoor hot tub. The chef's kitchen is the heart of the home, with custom cabinetry, premium finishes, a built-in dog water station, and seamless flow into the breakfast sunroom and dining areas. Custom ceiling and wall details add character throughout the main level. Upstairs you'll find 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 Jack-and-Jill bathrooms, a custom built-in bed feature, and an oversized second-floor laundry room. The finished walkout basement was designed for entertaining, featuring a custom bar with sink, dishwasher, wine refrigerators, kegerator, and extensive serving space. Adjacent to the bar is a dedicated television lounge perfect for game days and gatherings, along with a gaming area and an additional bedroom or flex room currently utilized as a home gym. Step outside to your private backyard oasis surrounded by mature trees. The resort-style setting includes a fiberglass in-ground pool, hot tub, extensive patio areas, irrigation system, low-voltage landscape lighting, and fully fenced outdoor living spaces. Additional highlights include an oversized heated 3++ car garage with pull-down screen doors, whole-house Generac generator, tankless water heater, mudroom dog wash station, custom dog house beneath the foyer staircase, and countless upgrades throughout. Conveniently located near the Prairie Duneland Bike Trail, Imagination Glen, Lake Michigan-Indiana Dunes, Portage Lakefront Park, South Shore Line, I-94, and the Indiana Toll Road.