Spacious, tastefully appointed ranch with dry, unfinished basement on 5 wooded acres offers the best of country living, yet close to everything. Only 1 hour to Chicago Loop, easy access to I-94 and I-80/90, 10 miles to Lake Michigan & the South Shore train, 5 min. to Valparaiso Marketplace shopping. Great floor plan, perfect for entertaining. Updates include new carpet (2003), exterior painted (2006), many new light fixtures & ceiling fans, family room with fireplace finished-2003, hot tub (2004), landscaping (ornamental grasses & other perennials). Fenced area for vegetable garden has its own water supply. Gated access over culvert to wooded area in rear. Very private location, set back from road, surrounded by farm land & woods. Lots of nice touches: clawfoot tub, dimmers, recessed lighting, Anderson windows, brick patio, fire pit, front & rear decks. Low Washington Township taxes. Back-up generator included.