This solid all-brick ranch home--featuring an extended L-shaped layout--sits on 6.09 acres, making it an ideal setting for a hobby farm. The property includes approximately 2 acres of forest, perfect for creating a private bridal path, along with a 1-acre fenced pasture. Inside, the home offers 3 bedrooms plus a full in-law suite, providing a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The in-law suite includes its own kitchenette, private bathroom, and separate entrance. The main home features both a formal living room and a family room. Additional highlights include two hot water tanks--one for the main home and one for the in-law suite--updated bathrooms, brand-new flooring throughout, and a 48-inch concrete crawl space. A separate summer room, located just steps from the home, provides additional space for relaxing or entertaining. The property also includes a 60' x 40' concrete block barn, equipped with a mechanics workshop, woodshop, mechanics bay, 3-car garage, and two large animal stalls. Outdoors, you'll also find a grape arbor, orchard, and blackberry bushes. Recent updates include new electrical panels for both the house and the barn, along with a newer AC unit. The property is surrounded by Duck Creek Golf Course and offers convenient access--just 15 minutes to the South Shore Station, and close to shopping, highways, and the hospital. Located in Porter County, you'll also enjoy lower taxes.