835 Elk Lane, Westville, IN 46391

Escape the busy city life and experience peaceful country living on 1.5 acres in this stunning ranch home located in Hunters Ridge Estates. With 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this property is situated in beautiful Jackson Township of Porter County, IN just an hour's drive from downtown Chicago. The meticulously planned 4,097 square-foot house offers exceptional ease of use, with all bedrooms and main living areas located on a single level. The property boasts 2inch hardwood oak flooring throughout main living areas including: formal entryway, dining room, and living room; great room, which features a vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace, and provides a beautiful view of the spacious, beautifully-landscaped backyard; eat-in kitchen that includes additional breakfast bar, granite countertops, soft-close cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances, including new range. Ample closets in carpeted hallway to the bedroom wing, which features a large primary suite with walk-in closet and attached bathroom, 2nd bedroom with walk-in closet, and 2 additional bedrooms and 2nd full bath. The bonus second-level space featuring distinct areas can be used as a workroom, bedroom, crafting, art area, playroom, den, or for any other purpose you can imagine. The possibilities are endless! Mudroom with laundry facilities leads to a 3rd bathroom and the attached 3-car garage, providing ample space for both cars and storage. Spacious unfinished basement spans an additional 3,200 sq ft and has high ceilings, providing ample opportunity to turn it into your ideal entertainment area, home gym, or additional storage space. The fenced-in backyard area features heated 20'x40' inground pool with new liner, gas fire pit, beautiful Trek deck, SunSetter retractable awning, and an outdoor kitchen complete with a grilling station. The backyard is beautifully landscaped to include uplighting around the landscaped areas, pool, stairs, and flagpole. Property also includes a gas fire pit with seating area as well as a separate wood-burning firepit and a brick shed. The house features zoned heating for four separate areas and comes with recent upgrades, including a whole-house generator, an in-ground sprinkler, and an alarm system. Additionally, there is a reverse osmosis system for the refrigerator, a new roof from 2019, a newer well pump and bladder, new pool liner, and a pool heater and motor. The home and subdivision are equipped with cable wiring, and fiber optic plans are in the works. This property is situated within the Duneland School District and conveniently located near I80/90 and I94 highways. It's just a short drive to Indiana Dunes and is centrally located between Valparaiso, Michigan City, LaPorte, and Chesterton. The 2022 taxes for this property are $5,931 (w/homestead and mortgage exemptions).