326 W Houghton Dr Valparaiso, IN 46385

Built in 2017 and beautifully maintained, this spacious two-story home combines thoughtful design, exceptional functionality and a serene wooded setting. The open-concept main level features a great room with coffered ceiling, gas fireplace with brick surround and built-in cabinetry, plus a charming den with barn door and barnwood accent wall. The dining area overlooks the wooded backyard and opens to a relaxing screened porch. The well-designed kitchen offers quartz counters, a spacious island, stainless appliances including a professional-grade refrigerator and an impressive pantry with cabinetry, quartz counter, sink and convenient "Costco door" to the garage--also suitable as a second laundry. A mudroom with ceramic flooring and organized lockers completes the main level. Upstairs, a bonus room connects the bedroom spaces. The primary suite features a tray ceiling, walk-in closet and spacious bath with double quartz vanity and tiled tub/shower area. An adjoining laundry room with washer/dryer, sink, quartz counters and walk-in storage connects conveniently to both the primary suite and bonus room. Three additional bedrooms include one with a private ensuite, plus a hall bath and dedicated office. New bedroom carpeting complements the home's neutral palette. The daylight basement offers a large finished family room plus unfinished space for storage, future expansion and a future bath. The heated 3-car garage features epoxy flooring and a rear overhead shed/golf-cart door for lawn equipment and recreational gear. Best of all, the backyard adjoins privately held land protected by a nature conservancy, preserving the wooded setting from future development.