MOTIVATED SELLER! Discover this STUNNING 2 story SOLID all brick stately residence with many MAJOR UPDATES already done perched up on a scenic hill with a PRIVATE driveway on 3.27 wooded acres, a RARE find in the desirable Bridlewood subdivision. This SECLUDED retreat offers TIMELESS craftsmanship, PRIVACY, & SPACE--just minutes from DOWNTOWN Valparaiso, AWARD-WINNING schools, & EASY ACCESS to Chicago. A flagstone walkway & WRAPAROUND covered porch welcome you into a home that's both ELEGANT & WARM. Inside, you'll find SOLID oak floors, oak trim, 6-PANEL oak doors, TRIPLE CROWN MOLDING, SOARING 9+ foot ceilings, ZONED heating & cooling, & 4 FIREPLACES throughout. The GRAND 2 story foyer opens to a formal dining room & den/library, while several first-floor rooms feature beautiful French doors. With 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, there's room for everyone. A MAIN-FLOOR BEDROOM (currently a game room) offers DIRECT ACCESS to the COVERED back deck. The heart of the home is the OPEN-CONCEPT kitchen & family room featuring cherry cabinetry, corian countertops, a center island, pantry cabinet, & cozy breakfast nook. The VAULTED family room IMPRESSES with custom oak beams, a FLOOR-TO-CEILING brick fireplace, & DIRECT OUTDOOR ACCESS. Upstairs, the EXPANSIVE primary suite OFFERS 12-foot ceilings, DUAL walk-in closets, a fireplace, & a PRIVATE office/sitting area. The ensuite REMODELED bath includes DOUBLE vanities, whirlpool tub, & CUSTOM walk-in shower. 2 additional bedrooms feature PRIVATE BATHROOMS & WALK-IN-CLOSETS. A BONUS ROOM over the 3-car garage, second-floor laundry, & a UNIQUE three-staircase layout add both convenience & versatility. The FINISHED walkout basement includes a SEPARATE entrance, fireplace, full bath, 11x13 workshop, & GENEROUS storage rooms. Step outside to your PRIVATE OASIS--an 18x36 HEATED IN-GROUND concrete pool with NEW electric SAFETY cover, 2 WATERFALLS, concrete patio, & 18x10 shed. Schedule your private showing today!