119 Diana Rd Portage, IN 46368

Rare find! Well-appointed gem situated among mature Oak trees with luxury details, smart home amenities, security features, and a huge, private backyard. Located within walking distance to hiking trails within the Indiana Dunes National Park America's 61st and Indiana's only!, Kratz field full court basketball, soccer fields, playground, convenience store, beautiful sugar-sand beaches of Lake Michigan, and Ogden Dunes South Shore Commuter Train station 50 min to Chicago.
Modern Smart home is energy efficient and offers unprecedented amenities for ultimate convenience and luxury living. Built in 1988 and renovated in 2021, this 2500sqft, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath home is like no other. Enter through a soaring 2-story foyer illuminated by a modern, wrought-iron, 24-Edison bulb LED chandelier and specular cone recessed lighting controlled by Lutron Maestro Dimmers.
Cathedral ceiling Great Room features a custom-designed, limestone surround fireplace sealed, non-operational and built-in bookcases. Great room is pre-wired for surround sound and has upgraded trim, crown molding, and wainscotting.
Be the envy of any chef or baker with the fully loaded Gourmet kitchen and over 120 sqft of granite countertop, subway tile backsplash, undermount double-bowl sink, large island prep sink, bar-height seating for eight ; plenty of room for everyone! , and large-scale porcelain tile flooring. Fifty-five custom cabinets, special-purpose drawers, cupboards, and an adjacent walk-in pantry make organizing a breeze. Upgraded stainless high-end appliances include an LG Smart Insta-View door-in-door refrigerator/freezer with filtered ice maker and purified water dispenser, Kenmore Pro double ovens, warming drawer, and dishwasher, and Jenn-Air Professional 5-sealed burner cooktop, venting system, and under-counter microwave drawer. Dimmable specular cone recessed lighting, under-cabinet task lighting, and four globe pendants provide the perfect ambiance for cooking, baking, and entertaining.
Over-the-top Laundry Room features an additional 46 custom 101 in total, special-purpose cabinets, Quartz counters, large undermount utility sink, built-in cubbies with bench seating, laundry folding area, hanging rods, and Kenmore Elite high-efficiency laundry suite with Purwash Ozonator which uses pure ozone--no need for detergent or hot water. Built-in, large wooden-top Executive Workspace has task lighting, slide-out keyboard tray, file cabinets, pin boards, and bookshelves.
Second floor spacious Primary Bedroom features 18ft vaulted ceilings, huge walk-in, fully adjustable closet system, ceiling fan, plantation shutters, and ensuite bath with porcelain tile floors, Quartz counter dual vanities, skylight, and custom tiled two-person shower. Two more bedrooms boast large closets, plantation shutters, remote controlled lighted ceiling fans, and specular cone recessed lighting. Large dual vanity bathroom has separate room with combination shower/tub, toilet, and skylight. Pull-down staircase leads to additional attic storage possibilities and two solar powered, remote monitored venting systems.
Multi-level backyard decks and terraces overlook a private yard, landscaped and surrounded by mature Black Oak Savannah trees. Additional features include a year-round, Aquaterra Hot Springs Spa 6-person hot tub with lounger, powerful soothing jets, dynamic Bluetooth sound system, subwoofer, LED lighting, and waterfall, Pergola with retractable sunshade, Smart, multi-color LED cafe lights with remote, Napoleon Prestige gas grill, and patio furniture.
Two and half car garage comes with ample storage including built-in and freestanding shelves. MyQ smart app, Wi-Fi enabled overhead door control and exterior keypad allows full control from wherever you are. Additional parking on concrete pad near garage and on asphalt millings near street.
Full, unfinished basement is ripe with possibilities and has 8ft ceilings, high efficiency furnace and AC, tankless water heater, and battery backup sump pump.
ADT Pulse Security System smart phone app with cellular backup professionally monitors fire/smoke, leaks/floods, doors/windows, glass breakage, and garage overhead door. Nest smart phone app doorbell cam provides security and peace of mind whether home or away and features 2-way communication no matter where you are in the world.
Rachio smart phone app 8-zone underground sprinkler system monitors precipitation and saturation levels to provide the perfect amount of lawn and landscape irrigation.
Walnut hardwood flooring, upgraded trim, crown molding, LED bulbs, and custom plantation shutters throughout. Home is prewired for rooftop cell booster.

Lease Terms:
Offering 1 to 5 year lease terms for qualified applicants, $35 app fee per adult 18+
No smoking of any kind inside house
Pets negotiable: small dogs under 20lbs may be considered for additional fees and deposit-
All utilities paid by tenant, $45/mo paid to owner for prepaid, discounted ADT Pulse security monitoring, and approx. $150/year for deeply discounted TruGreen seven lawn treatments and grub control
All maintenance and upkeep, as needed, by tenant: lawn care, snow removal, hot tub maintenance and water quality control, monthly septic tank additives Rid-X and annual pumping, furnace and fridge water filter changing, light bulb and battery replacement, pest control, drain line rodding; all lines professionally rodded on 9/28, Fall and Spring sprinkler prep, etc.
If hot tub is not desired, we will winterize and permanently seal it for your convenience
Non-working fireplace: insulated, sealed and decorative only
Adherence to all HOA guidelines, community rules, and regulations