1501 Wilderness Drive, Schererville, IN 46375 (MLS# 842032)

1501 Wilderness Drive, Schererville, IN 46375

$1,100,000

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Your own backyard oasis. *Virtually Edited.

Gorgeous wooded backdrop with deer and scenic nature vibes.

Side garage door entry- perfect for the easy golf access.

Private cart path to the private country club and course.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,996 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 37,000 Status: Pending

Current Price: $1,100,000 List Date: 7/09/2026 Last Modified: 7/14/2026

Overview

Description

EXQUISITE ESTATE offered for the very first time. Set on a premium 0.84-acre lot within a prestigious gated community with 5,996sq. ft., 3 beds, 5 baths, an in-ground pool, 3 seasons room, & your very own private cart path to the course and private club. This extraordinary residence is the epitome of timeless luxury and refined elegance. Masterfully constructed by renowned George Watson, every detail reflects quality and sophistication. Set on a breathtaking wooded setting overlooking Hole 2, this estate offers exceptional privacy & incredible entertaining space. Grand double doors and formal staircase creates dramatic first impression along with soaring ceilings, and incredible backyard views. Stunning natural stacked-stone fireplace is the heart of the home, complemented by rich vaulted wood ceiling accents, built-ins, & floor-to-ceiling patio doors and windows that fill the home w/ natural light. Living room flows effortlessly into the formal dining room and impressive great room- a ... (Read more) EXQUISITE ESTATE offered for the very first time. Set on a premium 0.84-acre lot within a prestigious gated community with 5,996sq. ft., 3 beds, 5 baths, an in-ground pool, 3 seasons room, & your very own private cart path to the course and private club. This extraordinary residence is the epitome of timeless luxury and refined elegance. Masterfully constructed by renowned George Watson, every detail reflects quality and sophistication. Set on a breathtaking wooded setting overlooking Hole 2, this estate offers exceptional privacy & incredible entertaining space. Grand double doors and formal staircase creates dramatic first impression along with soaring ceilings, and incredible backyard views. Stunning natural stacked-stone fireplace is the heart of the home, complemented by rich vaulted wood ceiling accents, built-ins, & floor-to-ceiling patio doors and windows that fill the home w/ natural light. Living room flows effortlessly into the formal dining room and impressive great room- absolutely perfect for entertaining w/ vaulted barrel ceilings, grand cobblestone fireplace, beverage bar w/ wet sink, & access to three-seasons room. Gourmet kitchen offers a center island, custom cabinetry, quartz counters, double ovens, and a built-in desk. The luxurious and private primary suite boasts pool views, a third fireplace, vaulted ceilings, two private ensuite bathrooms with quartz counters, exceptional walk-in closet space, a dedicated office, private laundry, & luggage closet. Upstairs, two spacious private suites are positioned on opposite sides of a catwalk overlooking your stunning living space. Step outside to your private backyard retreat surrounded by mature trees, deer, in-ground pool, & direct cart access to the course and private club. Oversized garage with unfinished loft perfect canvas for executive office/fitness studio/etc. Now is your opportunity to own one of Northwest Indiana's most exclusive residences with effortless access to Chicago and Lake Michigan!

Listing Details MLS# 842032

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Three Quarter: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 5
Rooms Total: 12
Above Grade Finished Area: 5996
Living Area: 5996
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 1984
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Lot Size Acres: 0.8494
Lot Size Square Feet: 36999.86
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 192
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Name: Briar Ridge Property Owners Association
Association Phone: 219-322-2534
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Half: 0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Landscaping; Maintenance Grounds; Playground; Pool Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Other Basement: Crawl Space Cooling: Central Air Exterior Features: Private Yard; Storage Fireplace Features: Great Room; Living Room; Wood Burning; Other Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Double Vanity; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Recessed Lighting; Soaking Tub; Stone Counters; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Landscaped; Private; Rectangular Lot; Wooded Parking Features: Attached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None View: Golf Course; Neighborhood; Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Game Room; Great Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Loft; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1100000
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1501
Street Name: Wilderness
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Lake
State: IN
Postal Code: 46375
Subdivision Name: Briar Rdg Cc Add Un 1

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: EXQUISITE ESTATE offered for the very first time. Set on a premium 0.84-acre lot within a prestigious gated community with 5,996sq. ft., 3 beds, 5 baths, an in-ground pool, 3 seasons room, & your very own private cart path to the course and private club. This extraordinary residence is the epitome of timeless luxury and refined elegance. Masterfully constructed by renowned George Watson, every detail reflects quality and sophistication. Set on a breathtaking wooded setting overlooking Hole 2, this estate offers exceptional privacy & incredible entertaining space. Grand double doors and formal staircase creates dramatic first impression along with soaring ceilings, and incredible backyard views. Stunning natural stacked-stone fireplace is the heart of the home, complemented by rich vaulted wood ceiling accents, built-ins, & floor-to-ceiling patio doors and windows that fill the home w/ natural light. Living room flows effortlessly into the formal dining room and impressive great room- absolutely perfect for entertaining w/ vaulted barrel ceilings, grand cobblestone fireplace, beverage bar w/ wet sink, & access to three-seasons room. Gourmet kitchen offers a center island, custom cabinetry, quartz counters, double ovens, and a built-in desk. The luxurious and private primary suite boasts pool views, a third fireplace, vaulted ceilings, two private ensuite bathrooms with quartz counters, exceptional walk-in closet space, a dedicated office, private laundry, & luggage closet. Upstairs, two spacious private suites are positioned on opposite sides of a catwalk overlooking your stunning living space. Step outside to your private backyard retreat surrounded by mature trees, deer, in-ground pool, & direct cart access to the course and private club. Oversized garage with unfinished loft perfect canvas for executive office/fitness studio/etc. Now is your opportunity to own one of Northwest Indiana's most exclusive residences with effortless access to Chicago and Lake Michigan!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-07-14T13:44:48Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-07-14
Offer Acceptance Date: 2026-07-14

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 3/4: 2
Main Full: Yes
Upper 3/4: Yes
Upper Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: No

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 3
Great Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes
Other: Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 1857
Main Level Finished SqFt: 4139
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1224
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Dining Room Level: Main
Game Room Level: Main
Great Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Loft Level: Upper
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Game Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Loft: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 14396
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: BRIAR RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB UNIT ONE SE'LY 55FT OF LOT 19 & ALL LOT 20
Parcel Number: 451105304006000036
Additional Parcels YN: Yes
Additional Parcels Description: BRIAR RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB UNIT ONE SE'LY 30FT OF NW'LY 45FT LOT 19
Township: St. John
Directions: From the north gate of Briar Ridge, head south into the traffic circle, exit and head east onto St. Andrews Drive. Turn right onto Wilderness Drive to home on south side.
Census Tract: 428.04

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Association Amenities

Clubhouse: Yes
Landscaping: Yes
Maintenance Grounds: Yes
Playground: Yes
Pool: Yes

Association Fee Includes

Maintenance Grounds: Yes
Other: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Exterior Features

Private Yard: Yes
Storage: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Double Vanity: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
His and Hers Closets: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Stone Counters: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Levels

2-Sty: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Landscaped: Yes
Private: Yes
Rectangular Lot: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes
Negotiable: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

View

Golf Course: Yes
Neighborhood: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Dining Room	Main	20.00	16.00
Great Room	Main	30.00	20.00
Foyer	Main	16.00	15.00
Laundry	Main	27.00	6.00
Primary Bedroom	Main	20.00	20.00
Game Room	Main	19.00	29.00
Kitchen	Main	16.00	14.00
Mudroom	Main	6.00	8.00
Foyer	Main	7.00	12.00
Bedroom 2	Upper	18.00	14.00
Bedroom 3	Upper	19.00	14.00
Loft	Upper	40.00	12.00	UNFINISHED

Listing Office: Keller Williams Preferred Real

Last Updated: July - 14 - 2026

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