1437 Wilderness Drive, Schererville, IN 46375 (MLS# 815819)

1437 Wilderness Drive, Schererville, IN 46375

$675,000

This home sits on the second hole of the Red Course at Briar Ridge. The views are stunning.

Custom brick walkways can be found around this immaculate .46 acre property.

Parquet floors greet you as you enter this 2,620 sq ft ranch.

The foyer has one of the most stunning views with a perfectly planned archway that frames the views of the backyard and course.

Exposed beams give this home a charming and luxurious feel throughout.

This spacious executive office could easily be transformed into a 4th bedroom if needed.

Welcome to your owner's suite with panoramic views of the backyard.

This vanity space with sink could easily serve as a wet bar for the perfect night-cap!

Relax your worries away in this Jacuzzi tub.

Bedroom two is adorned with dual walk-in closets and a view of the large front yard and wooded landscaping.

This closet could be opened to the office in order to create the 4th "legal" bedroom.

Powder room with toilet (not pictured) off of the laundry room.

Luxury pool table that stays for the new owner with additional accessories to play snooker.

Basement bedroom with egress window and closet, with easy access to the bathroom.

Workshop that could easily be opened up to create the perfect home theater room or more!

Cedar closet off of the utility room is great for your special keepsakes storage!

Screened in porch for your morning cup of coffee, or dining alfresco in the evenings!

Custom brick paver patio and grill that stays.

Custom brick paver patio and gardens with view of the fairway.

Garden area with garden table that stays--the perfect spot for potting plants in the spring!

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,500 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,038 Status: Closed

Current Price: $675,000 List Date: 2/07/2025 Last Modified: 3/06/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to your dream home in the prestigious Briar Ridge Country Club! This stunning 2,620 sq ft brick ranch sits on a nearly half-acre lot. Park in your horseshoe driveway and enter through the spacious foyer that greets you with parquet floors and an instant view of your backyard overlooking the second hole on the red course! An arched opening frames the great room adorned with exposed wooden beams and modern skylights, as well as a gas fireplace with custom mantle. Open to the dining room is the kitchen featuring granite countertops, an island, a breakfast bar and spacious pantry. Wide hallways lead to your executive office with custom bookcases. The hall bath includes a step-in shower and heat lamp to add a touch of luxury. The owner's suite is a true retreat that boasts panoramic views of the backyard and a custom vanity or potential private wet bar! Large walk-in closet plus two more closets provide space for even the most fashion-forward! The en-suite bath has a large jacuzzi t ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 815819

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
Bathrooms Total: 4
Rooms Total: 12
Accessibility Features YN: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 2620
Below Grade Finished Area: 1880
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 720
Living Area: 4500
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1985
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Lot Size Acres: 0.46
Lot Size Square Feet: 20037.6
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 102 x 200
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 171
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Name: Briar Ridge CC POA
Association Phone: 219-322-2534
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0

Property Features

Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp; Accessible Bedroom; Accessible Hallway(s); Accessible Kitchen; Common Area; Grip-Accessible Features; Visitable; Visitor Bathroom Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Humidifier; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Gated; Golf Course; Maintenance; Maintenance Grounds; Pool; Security; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Security Basement: Finished; Storage Space; Sump Pump Community Features: Clubhouse; Gated; Golf; Pool; Restaurant; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Brick; Cedar Cooling: Central Air Exterior Features: Gas Grill; Lighting; Permeable Paving; Smart Irrigation Fireplace Features: Gas; Great Room Flooring: Hardwood; Parquet; Tile Frontage Type: Golf Course Heating: Baseboard; Forced Air Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings; Bookcases; Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Cathedral Ceiling(s); Cedar Closet(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Chandelier; Entrance Foyer; Granite Counters; His and Hers Closets; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Natural Woodwork; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Recessed Lighting; Soaking Tub; Storage; Walk-In Closet(s); Whirlpool Tub Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Garden; Landscaped; Level; Native Plants; On Golf Course; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Views; Wooded Other Equipment: Air Purifier; Irrigation Equipment Parking Features: Attached; Circular Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Golf Cart Garage; Oversized Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Rear Porch; Screened; Side Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Security Features: Gated Community; Security Guard Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Garden; Golf Course; Panoramic; Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Window Features: Display Window(s); Drapes Room Types: Basement; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Great Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Office; Other Room; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room; Workshop

Contract Information

Original List Price: 640000
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Seller to consider offering concessions: Yes
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1437
Street Name: Wilderness
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Lake
State: IN
Postal Code: 46375
Subdivision Name: Briar Ridge

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Welcome to your dream home in the prestigious Briar Ridge Country Club! This stunning 2,620 sq ft brick ranch sits on a nearly half-acre lot. Park in your horseshoe driveway and enter through the spacious foyer that greets you with parquet floors and an instant view of your backyard overlooking the second hole on the red course! An arched opening frames the great room adorned with exposed wooden beams and modern skylights, as well as a gas fireplace with custom mantle. Open to the dining room is the kitchen featuring granite countertops, an island, a breakfast bar and spacious pantry. Wide hallways lead to your executive office with custom bookcases. The hall bath includes a step-in shower and heat lamp to add a touch of luxury. The owner's suite is a true retreat that boasts panoramic views of the backyard and a custom vanity or potential private wet bar! Large walk-in closet plus two more closets provide space for even the most fashion-forward! The en-suite bath has a large jacuzzi tub for ultimate relaxation, as well as a step-in shower. The second bedroom boasts dual walk-in closets as well. Rounding out the main floor is the laundry room with a utility sink, custom cabinetry and a powder room. The sprawling basement is the perfect spot to play a game of billiards with friends, or curate your perfect home theater! The guest suite can also be found downstairs with access to another 3/4 bath. Take the excitement outdoors to the 760 sq ft fin. garage with golf cart door on the back & an irrigation system for a pristine lawn! The patio and gardens are an entertainers dream along with the large screened in porch that is ideal for dining al fresco and watching the golfers and the sunset. Briar Ridge offers a 27-hole championship golf course, a clubhouse with an outdoor patio offering stunning views, golf simulator, a half-Olympic-sized pool with a splash pad, tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball courts. Don't miss out on the perfect home for the perfect lifestyle!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-03-06T22:14:58Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-03-06
Offer Acceptance Date: 2025-02-10
Close Date: 2025-03-06
Close Price: 675000
Concessions: No
Buyer Financing: Conventional

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Basement 3/4: Yes
Main 1/2: Yes
Main 3/4: Yes
Main Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: Homestead

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes
Gas: Yes
Great Room: Yes

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt: 2620
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 1880
Upper Level Finished SqFt: 0
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Please use showing assist for all scheduling. Please leave on front exterior lights/garage exterior lights when leaving (all on the switch by front door) Please do not remove the deadbolt key from the laundry room door -be mindful, that door may lock automatically if you step outside.

Room Types

Basement Level: Basement
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Basement
Dining Room Level: Main
Great Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Office Level: Main
Other Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Utility Room Level: Basement
Workshop Level: Basement
Basement: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Office: Yes
Other Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Utility Room: Yes
Workshop: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District: Lake Central
Elementary School: Protsman Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School: Kahler Middle School
High School: Lake Central High School
Tax Annual Amount: 4910
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: BRIAR RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB ADD. UNIT ONE LOT 23
Parcel Number: 451105304009000036
Additional Parcels YN: No
Township: St. John
Directions: Saint Andrews Drive to Wilderness Dr., follow curve to the home

Accessibility Features

Accessible Approach with Ramp: Yes
Accessible Bedroom: Yes
Accessible Hallway(s): Yes
Accessible Kitchen: Yes
Common Area: Yes
Grip-Accessible Features: Yes
Visitable: Yes
Visitor Bathroom: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Humidifier: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Association Amenities

Clubhouse: Yes
Gated: Yes
Golf Course: Yes
Maintenance: Yes
Maintenance Grounds: Yes
Pool: Yes
Security: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes

Association Fee Includes

Security: Yes

Basement

Finished: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Community Features

Clubhouse: Yes
Gated: Yes
Golf: Yes
Pool: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes
Cedar: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Exterior Features

Gas Grill: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Permeable Paving: Yes
Smart Irrigation: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Parquet: Yes
Tile: Yes

Frontage Type

Golf Course: Yes

Heating

Baseboard: Yes
Forced Air: Yes

Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings: Yes
Bookcases: Yes
Breakfast Bar: Yes
Built-in Features: Yes
Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Cedar Closet(s): Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Vacuum: Yes
Chandelier: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes
His and Hers Closets: Yes
In-Law Floorplan: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Storage: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Whirlpool Tub: Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Sink: Yes

Levels

1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Garden: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Level: Yes
Native Plants: Yes
On Golf Course: Yes
Sprinklers In Front: Yes
Sprinklers In Rear: Yes
Views: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Other Equipment

Air Purifier: Yes
Irrigation Equipment: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Circular Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Golf Cart Garage: Yes
Oversized: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes
Side Porch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Security Features

Gated Community: Yes
Security Guard: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

View

Garden: Yes
Golf Course: Yes
Panoramic: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Display Window(s): Yes
Drapes: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Great Room	Main	25.00	16.00	Cathederal beams ceiling, gas fireplace, custom built-ins
Dining Room	Main	14.00	16.00	Open concept to great room and kitchen, access to screened in porch
Kitchen	Main	14.00	13.00	Granite counters, island, appliances stay & breakfast bar that seats 5 guests
Laundry	Main	10.80	10.00	Custom cabinetry & sink, fridge and freezer stay, access to powder room
Office	Main	14.00	14.00	Custom Bookcases & possibility to turn into 4th bedroom
Primary Bedroom	Main	16.00	22.00	Walk-in closet, dbl. closets, and en-suite spa bath w/ jacuzzi tub & step-in shower
Bedroom 2	Main	13.00	14.00	Two walk-in closets and access to 3/4 bath
Bedroom 3	Basement	14.00	14.00	Egress window and easy access to 3/4 bath, great for guests!
Basement	Basement	40.00	30.00	Pool table stays
Workshop	Basement	16.00	20.00	work bench and shelving
Utility Room	Basement	20.00	20.00	12x6 Cedar closet & shelving
Other	Main	8.00	14.00	Foyer with parquet floors, cathedral beamed ceiling

Listing Office: eXp Realty, LLC

Last Updated: March - 06 - 2025

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