6979 Fail Road, La Porte, IN 46350

$735,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,011 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 740,520 Status: Closed
Current Price: $735,000 List Date: 4/21/2018 Last Modified: 2/23/2024

Overview

Description

The ultimate Contemporary country retreat on 17 secluded acres surrounded by nature in the gorgeous wooded and rolling countryside of Galena Township in NW Indiana. A 2 BR+ den main house & 2 BR 1650 sf guesthouse are separated by a large pond & share an in ground lap pool. Inspired by French architect Robert Mallet Stevens known for his Art Moderne and Expressionist Deco style, each house has many custom details such as hand done tile installations, custom wrought ironwork, hickory floors, salvaged antique doors, built-in bookshelves, window seats and custom wood cabinetry. Skylights and floor to ceiling windows frame exquisite views of the outdoor and allow both homes to be flooded with natural light. Gorgeous landscaping by the renowned landscape architectural firm, Hoerr Schaudt, completes this special offering. Located just 70 miles from downtown Chicago, and just 15 minutes from Lake Michigan and all Harbor Country conveniences.

Listing Details MLS# 432855

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
3
Bathrooms Total
3
Rooms Total
5
Above Grade Finished Area
1824
Below Grade Finished Area
187
Living Area
2011
Living Area Source
Assessor
Year Built
2001
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres
17
Lot Size Square Feet
740520
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions
Irreg.
Association YN
No
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
Yes
Bathrooms Half
0
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Sump Pump Construction Materials: Stucco Cooling: Central Air Exterior Features: Lighting; Other Fireplace Features: Great Room; Living Room Flooring: Hardwood Foundation Details: Slab Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s) Laundry Features: Main Level Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Landscaped; Open Lot; Pond On Lot; Rolling Slope; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Wooded Other Equipment: Other Parking Features: Attached Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Screened Pool Features: In Ground Security Features: Security System Sewer: Septic Tank Utilities: Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available Water Source: Well Window Features: Skylight(s) Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom 2; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Other Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price
790000
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
6979
Street Name
Fail
Street Suffix
Road
County
La Porte
State
IN
Postal Code
46350
Subdivision Name
Galena

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
The ultimate Contemporary country retreat on 17 secluded acres surrounded by nature in the gorgeous wooded and rolling countryside of Galena Township in NW Indiana. A 2 BR+ den main house & 2 BR 1650 sf guesthouse are separated by a large pond & share an in ground lap pool. Inspired by French architect Robert Mallet Stevens known for his Art Moderne and Expressionist Deco style, each house has many custom details such as hand done tile installations, custom wrought ironwork, hickory floors, salvaged antique doors, built-in bookshelves, window seats and custom wood cabinetry. Skylights and floor to ceiling windows frame exquisite views of the outdoor and allow both homes to be flooded with natural light. Gorgeous landscaping by the renowned landscape architectural firm, Hoerr Schaudt, completes this special offering. Located just 70 miles from downtown Chicago, and just 15 minutes from Lake Michigan and all Harbor Country conveniences.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2018-09-10T05:17:16Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Status Change Timestamp
2018-09-10
Offer Acceptance Date
2018-09-10
Close Date
2018-09-10
Close Price
735000
Buyer Financing
Conventional

More Information

Exemption Information

Exemption YN
Y

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
2
Great Room
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt
895
Main Level Finished SqFt
929
Lower Level Finished SqFt
187
Basement Level Finished SqFt
0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
24 hrs. notice please. Use Showing Time.

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks
Unfinished SF: 0, Annual Maint Incl: Air Conditioner,Electricity,Gas,Heat,Maintenance,Scavenger,Security,Snow Removal,Other, Utilities: On (Assessor), Interior Features: Den/Office,FP Gathering Room, Bathroom Level: Main, Bathroom Description/Room Remarks: Full, Bathroom 2 Level: Upper, Bathroom 2 Description/Room Remarks: Full, Bathroom 3 Level: Upper, Bathroom 3 Description/Room Remarks: Full

Room Types

Bathroom Level
M
Bedroom 2 Level
U
Kitchen Level
M
Living Room Level
M
Office Level
M
Other Room Level
U
Primary Bedroom Level
U
Bathroom
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Office
Yes
Other Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

School District
New Prairie United
Tax Annual Amount
10364
Tax Year
2015
Tax Assessed Value
0
Tax Legal Description
Legal Description: As per title
Parcel Number
460332200013000048
Directions
1000 N to north on Fail Rd 2.5 miles (just past 700N) to property on L
Cross Street
700N

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Sump Pump
Yes

Construction Materials

Stucco
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Exterior Features

Lighting
Yes
Other
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes

Foundation Details

Slab
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes

Laundry Features

Main Level
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lock Box Information

Lock Box Serial Number
No

Lot Features

Landscaped
Yes
Open Lot
Yes
Pond On Lot
Yes
Rolling Slope
Yes
Sprinklers In Front
Yes
Sprinklers In Rear
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Other Equipment

Other
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes
Screened
Yes

Pool Features

In Ground
Yes

Security Features

Security System
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Available
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes

Water Source

Well
Yes

Window Features

Skylight(s)
Yes

Auction

Minimum Opening Bid
0
Buyer Premium Amount
0

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Living Room Main 21.00 12.00
Kitchen Main 11.00 10.00
Primary Bedroom Upper 18.00 10.00
Bedroom 2 Upper 11.00 10.00
Office Main 11.00 10.00
Other Upper 11.00 10.00
Other Main 11.00 10.00 Screen Porch
Dining Room Main 12.00 9.00 12.00 x 9.00
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
Last Updated: February - 23 - 2024
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