51880 Lilac Rd, South Bend, IN 46628

This property is a treasure As you drive back the winding lane surrounded by towering pines, you will be pleasantly surprised at the sprawling limestone mid century ranch style home positioned to take full advantage of the river views. The river frontage is 150 ft. and the grounds are over 5 acres. Take the winding walk down to the river and enjoy the views from the flat shoreline there. This is a quiet part of the river and you will enjoy the wildlife from your perch on the bluff. The three car garage can actually house four cars for the car buff. Walk into the home through the marble foyer and the views draw you back to the great room/formal dining room. The open staircase to the lower level has stone accents. The bedroom wing to the left houses two guest rooms, a full bath, lots of storage and the huge ensuite master bedroom with two walk in closets. The wall of windows lets in lots of natural light but use the sliding panels for nighttime privacy. Note the huge closets in each room plus the hallway closet. The kitchen/family room area features an open floor plan, spacious Kraft Maid kitchen with corian countertops and built-in appliances. A bar sink, loads of cabinets and the red oak floor with mahogany dowel accents are just a few amenities to note. The family room has a vaulted wood ceiling, sky light, fireplace (which the sellers haven't used in the 20 plus years since they have lived in the home). The service area has a huge closet, oversized laundry and extra storage. The pool room is an added bonus. The owners have not used the pool in about 15 years and do not represent the condition of the components. However, just the room itself has much potential. Imagine a craft room, man cave, in-law suit, let your imagination run wild. The pool room is 816 sq. ft. and has its own furnace which was new in 2016. The main part of the house has two furnaces, both new in 2013. Water heater was new in 2014. Roof new in 2012. The Lower level walk-out is plumbed for a half bath, and the space is great for a family room etc. There is a whole house generator and because of the wooded lot the owners have had a contract with Terminex. The house has a prelisitng inspection which will be shared with buyers. You won't find a better maintained home anywhere. See it today.