20745 Kern Rd, South Bend, IN 46614 listing details

Fantastic location easy access to the Bypass!Situated on appx 4.5 acres w/Pond and Creek! Think Bed and Breakfast-9 stall garage or Home Training w/the Heated Indoor Swimming Pool Area and hot Tub-Year Round Excercise! Open concept Floorplan is an ageless design! Multiple person elevator accesses all floors and 3rd floor observatory! Blt and designed by the owners Lowell and Barbara Heckaman. Lowell, a talented architect/builder and Barbara an interior designer combined their talents to create this masterpiece adorned by a beautiful creek, waterfall, pond/gazebo and gardens on the outsi...de and unique, custom appointments on the inside. Making an immediate and profound statement are the 20 ceilings, stained glass windows, a built-in wall library w/nooks, alcoves and see through windows to the indoor swimming pool room. Light and bright vaulted ceiling familyroom viewing the Pond w/bridge to the gazebo/ceiling stone fireplace and patio doors to the wrap around deck. Accessed via the Master Suite and family room is the heated indoor swimming pool room w/hot tub, changing rooms and new electric pool cover w/a wall of patio doors to the deck and designed w/a specially engineered humidistat and fan system.The Lg. kitchen features abundant Ayr cabinetry, newer appliances, convenient breakfast bar and causal dining area to wraparound deck.Spacious 1st floor Master suite/ sitting area/fireplace and private deck for respit overlooking the creek and listening to gentle sounds of nature. Finished walk-out lower level perfect for the hobby enthusiast! Family room w/built-in lighted glass display cases, 1/2 bath, 2nd office, kitchenette and electric model train room w/five functioning model trains/nego.Heated 6 car garage accessed via walk-way and windows great views..6th stall is a hot and cold wash stall.2nd floor loft ideal 4th bedroom.Additional home on south side of pond may be purchased on adjacent acreage-Great quest or in-law home on appx.7.5 acres! Show more