558 Woodlawn Dr Valparaiso, IN 46385

Welcome home to this lovingly restored English Tutor Bungalow clad in weeping mortar, brick and cedar shakes. This 4-bedroom, 3-bath beauty in prestigious Forest Park is minutes to Forest Park and all its amenities, the community golf course, and downtown shopping and restaurants. The vestibule leads to the unique foyer, with original silver-backed mirror and telephone nook. The gracious living room is enhanced with oak hardwood floors, arches, and an alcove with wood burning fireplace and double bookcases. The dining room features a stunning chandelier, built-in corner cabinet, and French doors that lead to the deck, large patio, fire cauldron, aviary, koi pond, and hot tub. The kitchen boasts a butcher block counter, swinging door, pantry, and even a 6-foot spice pantry. Upstairs, the sprawling ensuite bedroom features a bath with claw tub, and a separate sitting room with potbelly stove and beamed ceiling. Note the boot nook as you descend to the finished basement, which features a rec area, kitchenette, bedroom with built-in cabinet, and three-quarter bath. (The bath floor is tiled with thousands of pennies!) The fenced back yard is enhanced with an area reminiscent of a secret garden, with a tiny path and maintenance-free plantings. There are two unique doors to the back yard; a custom crafted arched doorway on the garage side, and on the other side, a door the sellers were told is imported and solid teak. The air conditioner is 6 years old, and the Lenox furnace blower and motor have been replaced. The 1.5 car garage has tons of storage behind sliding doors, and an attached potting shed. Classic charm and character in a highly desirable neighborhood make this home a standout opportunity.