$2,250,000

Equestrian Estate on 53 Acres in NW Indiana

Hebron , Lake County , Indiana

53.00
ACRES

4
BEDROOMS

2.5
BATH

2442
SQ FT

covered arena • fenced • 1 barn with 11 stalls • 3 Run-in stalls

Property description

Imagine living your dream on this stunning 53-acre estate, perfect for residential, equestrian, and agricultural pursuits. Perfectly situated minutes from I-65, Crown Point, Valparaiso, and only an hour from Chicago, this property offers the ultimate in rustic, peaceful country living. Built in 1995 and meticulously updated by its original owners, the home exudes charm and comfort. Step inside to find custom reclaimed barn wood floors, solid oak doors, hand-hewn stairs, and 9-ft ceilings. Sunlight floods the rooms thru Marvin windows, offering breathtaking views of the sprawling pastures. With 4 spacious bedrooms, including the main floor primary suite featuring walk-in closet, jacuzzi tub, and separate walk-in shower, this home meets all your needs. Upstairs are 3 well-appointed bedrooms including a bedroom that features skylights and private access for added flexibility. The main level is a sanctuary for indoor-outdoor living. A 2-story foyer with Palladian window sets the stage, leading to a cozy living room with fireplace and picturesque views. The formal dining room opens directly to a large back deck, perfect for entertaining while overlooking your serene backyard and pastures. The country-style kitchen, complete with eating area, also opens to the deck. A convenient laundry/mudroom with half bath connects to 2+ car garage, ensuring all your practical needs are met. And the expansive basement with 10-ft ceilings and roughed-in plumbing awaits your vision. You’ll be thrilled with the 72’ x 48’ main barn with stamped concrete pavers, 11 matted stalls, tack room, wash stall, hay loft, and attached 66’ x 160’ indoor riding arena. The estate offers 2 paddocks as well as 7 pastures that are each equipped with hydrant and several with run-in. Additional facilities include large pole barn with 3 overhead doors, chicken shed, and dog run. This property is more than just a home, it's a lifestyle. Take a tour and turn your dreams into reality.

Details

Home Features

House
4bed | 2.5bath (includes one main level primary suite with jacuzzi tub, separate walk-in shower)
Built in 1995, rehabbed between 2008 and 2014
50-yr roof
Custom reclaimed barn wood floors
½” knotty pine walls
Solid oak doors
Hand-hewn stairs up to 4th bedroom/loft
2014 Marvin windows – (window treatment included)
1st floor – 9’ ceilings
Fireplace – gas logs w/remote
First floor:
Living room with fireplace
Dining room w/sliding doors to rear deck
Foyer with 2 story ceiling and Palladian window offers wonderful natural lighting
Primary bedroom suite featuring jacuzzi tub, separate shower
Kitchen and eating area with sliding doors to rear deck, built-in hutch/cabinet, stainless steel appliances include refrigerator, stove, microwave, (no dishwasher, no garbage disposal)
½ bath
Mudroom w/sink and cabinets - accessible from both garage and rear door. Washer and dryer included.
2nd floor – 3 bedrooms | 1 bath
2 bedrooms up main stairwell each with closets, and additional storage
hall bathroom with Palladian window with views of pastures
4th bedroom with skylights, accessible via rear stairwell off mudroom
Garage
2+ extra wide and long garage with 2 separate overhead doors
Garage cabinets included.
Basement
10’ ceilings
Plumbing is roughed in in the basement for toilet and the shower enclosure is present.
Mechanicals and Utilities
Furnace w/humidifier - Lennox; original. Maintained yearly.
Central Air - Original. Maintained yearly.
Hot Water Heater – estimated 5 years
Water softener - estimated 15 years. OSBY RO system.
Sump pump - 10 years; includes a spare which is included in sale
Generac whole house generator (not for the barn) with automatic switchover
Drinking water filtration system
Generac whole house generator with automatic switchover (for house only)
Arlo security cameras
Central vac being sold AS IS (seller indicates it needs motor)
Gas and electric – Nipsco
Internet – Nitco
Septic
Well water
Front Porch
37’ 10” x 5’ 6”
Back deck / porch
Accessible from mudroom, kitchen, dining room.
Grill included

Lot Features

Turn Outs / Pastures
2 dry lots/paddocks, attached to each other.
• Access to the first dry lot is via one of the west stalls that has the paddock door OR, from the outside, via gate.
• Access to the second paddock is via the 1st paddock OR from back of the arena.
• The 2nd paddock has a run-in.
7 pastures
• each has hydrant
• 3 have run-in (including one run-in with 1 overhead doors, electric, light, water)
• Electric fencing

Horse Facility Features

Barn
Built by FBI
72’ x 48’ (3456sf)
11 stalls – 12’ x 12’ - all rubber matted
The four west stalls can be combined to make two 12’ x 24’ stalls
One west stall has a paddock door with access to 1st dry lot
1 wash stall with hydrant
1 tack room with access doors from both the west and east barn aisles
3 hay lofts (the roof is insulated to avoid condensation dripping on hay),
2 overhead doors + main entrance with porch
stamped concrete floors
Attached Arena
Built by FBI
66’ x 160’ (10,560sf ) Indoor Arena with arena liner on walls and LED lighting
4 overhead or sliding doors to access pasture on west, land on north, land on east, and drive on south.
2 walk-in access points at the east and west aisle of the barn
Pole Barn
48’ x 23’ w/ 14’ ceiling at highest point
3 large overhead doors with garage door openers
Chicken Shed
Or other animal use
Includes water and electric
Dog Run