$980,000

Don't miss this one-of-a-kind 5,138 sq ft custom-built home featuring 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and exceptional craftsmanship on a 1.4-acre lot in the highly sought-after Valparaiso Moraine within the top-rated Chesterton school district. Originally built in 2020 and extensively updated and completed in 2025, this versatile property boasts luxury finishes, wood plantation shutters, and generous recessed lighting throughout. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a stunning main-level family room highlighted by vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams and an impressive 8' x 16' stone fireplace with a Napoleon 62" linear gas unit and a 100-year-old walnut mantel. The chef-inspired kitchen features quartz countertops, custom soft-close cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, an oversized 81" x 84" quartz island, new 2025 Bosch appliances, and a Kraus workstation sink. The main level also houses a spacious primary suite with a private en-suite bathroom, a second generous bedroom, an adjacent full hall bath, and a large main-level laundry room. Upstairs, you will find a third bedroom along with a massive, light-filled sitting or flex room. The finished daylight lower level expands your options with two additional bedrooms, a family room, an electric fireplace, a custom bar, and extensive storage--including a hidden playroom nook. All showers throughout the home are oversized with custom glass enclosures. Outdoors, car enthusiasts and hobbyists will appreciate the garage setup. The attached two-car garage includes built-in cabinets, a quartz workstation, a TV, and direct deck access. Additionally, a freestanding 30' x 30' Amish-built mortise-and-tenon workshop offers electric heat, rough-in plumbing for radiant floor heat, tongue-and-groove pine walls, dual overhead doors, and an extra 6-inch gravel parking pad for heavy vehicles.