AREA OVERVIEW
| BEVERLY SHORES, INDIANA Lakeside community just one hour drive from downtown Chicago. A diverse mix of people & professions, homes of varied architectural styles nestled on wooded dunes and surrounded by preserved parkland. 5 miles of beautiful, sandy beach, home to the Century of Progress World's Fair Homes and the historical Beverly Shores South Shore Train Station. |
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INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE 14,000 acres of tranquil, beautifully maintained and preserved parkland surrounds Beverly Shores and weaves intermittently along the Indiana Lake Michigan shoreline. Hiking, riding and cross country ski trails, sandy beaches & blowouts, spectacular vistas of the Lake and Chicago skyline and protected wildlife and virgin dune vegetation thrive in harmony with their surroundings. |
| Lakefront in Beverly Shores. The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, authorized by Congress in 1966, purchased approximately 700 homes, many of them in Beverly Shores. They purchased all the homes on the five mile stretch of beach in Beverly Shores, including the old Red Lantern Restaurant. Today the Beverly Shores beach is owned and maintained by the park service. The site of the Red Lantern Restaurant is now the Lakeview pavilion and all the homes on the south side of Lakefront Drive are now considered 'lakefront' properties. | ||
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Piney Woods. Furnessville...between Beverly Shores & Chesterton. Nestled in a clearing surrounded by 3.97 acres of pines & woods, this absolutely charming, completely renovated 50’s two story with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, offers intimate, well designed interior space, wonderful views from every window, privacy, beautiful landscaping & a 22’ x 40’ in-ground pool. Developed garden space, cherry & peach orchard, underground sprinkler system. 400 sf barn/garage. Possible additional building sites & pond. Since 2003 the many improvements include roof, siding, gutters, main floor windows, flooring, baths, pool, gardens & so much more. Offering a legacy of interesting history, the previous owner was a well known Chicago architect and good friend of Mies Van der Rohe, who designed the existing interior staircase. Furness Road, a beautiful country drive and home to many creative & interesting neighbors, was the Old Chicago Road which was the Chicago to Detroit stagecoach road. The stagecoach stop was next door. Just minutes to Beverly Shores & Dune Park South Shore Train Stations, I80 & I94 interstates, the Indiana Dunes National & State parks & beaches. 10 minute drive to good daily shopping in Chesterton or Michigan City. One hour drive to Chicago. Weekend or full time…this is an EXCEPTIONAL property.
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An extraordinary beach house built in 2000 on an extraordinary .86 acre corner site. Views of Lake Michigan and beautiful sandy beach from almost every space in the house. Open floor plan with fireplace, 2 bedrooms/2 baths, den that could be used for additional sleep space. Beautifully designed screened porch with 20’ long folding doors that allow it to be a part of the larger living space in warm weather. Granite & Maple kitchen. Pella windows. Hardwood flooring. Unfinished basement & 2 car garage could be finished as living space. This beautifully designed home blends into a landscape of rolling dunes, woods & dune grass. A very special Beverly Shores lakefront home.
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Lakeview in Beverly Shores!
Complete privacy on this .64 acre wooded site that offers such beautiful
panoramic views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline. Sprawling
hillside ranch features windowed octagonal living room peaking to
14 ft. center skylite and fireplace, dining room, both with exceptional
lake views and sliders to deck. Spacious eat-in kitchen w/European
cabinetry, SS appliances/solid surface tops. 2 story cherry paneled
foyer w/maple circular staircase. Maple & Cherry hardwood flooring
throughout. 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths, laundry & 4 season window-walled
sunroom with lakeviews…all on the main floor. Three bedrooms,
one full bath & plenty of storage in walk-out lower level. Wraparound
deck and cut stone circular patio – both lakeside with fabulous
views. Entrance on Pleasant along private contoured tree-lined and
lighted driveway. Plenty of off street parking. Lighted stairway to
beach. Very private.
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Beverly Shores. Steps from one of the Indiana Dunes best beaches, this classic Jerry Hyndman designed multi-level contemporary beach home offers absolutely beautiful views of Lake Michigan from every room. Sundrenched open floor plan with walls of windows and spacious rooms that flow one to the other and open to terrace, decks, balcony and screened porch. Design & amenities add a touch of elegance to an otherwise informal but spacious home at the beach. Living room features 19’ planked ceiling, fireplace & opens to terrace that runs the full length of the house. Formal dining room with built-in cabinetry. Enjoy a very spacious ‘fun to cook in’ kitchen with dumbwaiter. Private master bedroom with sitting room & luxury bath w/steam shower. Guest wing offers two bedrooms, each with bath. Billiard/family room. Wind turbine keeps utilities to a minimum. Entertaining is easy, home office with inspirational lakeviews, plenty of storage for beach toys and off street parking for at least 12 cars. This remarkable home is located in the Beverly Shores island with access to 13 miles of continuous sandy beach and miles of hiking and biking trails. South Shore Train service from the historic Beverly Shores train station. Minutes to I94 & IN Tollroad. One hour drive to downtown Chicago.
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Beverly Shores. Location – Location – Location! This very spacious open floorplan offers a beach house of great space, well equipped kitchen, library (4th. bedroom), upstairs finished laundry room, third level bonus/play room/office w/bar & large deck overlooking lake. Walk-out lower level family room & fitness center. Beautifully decorated, fireplace, kitchen w/lots of cherry cabinetry, granite & SS appliances. Hardwood, carpet & cork flooring. Views of Lake Michigan from all rooms & decks on north side of home. Corner lot offers good parking, space for pool & firepit and short walk to the beach. Some furnishings might be available.
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Beverly Shores. If you love architecture, history, privacy & a grand, but private, place to entertain, then you’ll want to see this home.The most well known Bartlett Mediterranean-style stucco home in Beverly Shores. Beautifully restored & enhanced, this home, built in 1929, has been showcased in many architectural & design magazines. Charming living room w/fireplace, cozy gentlemen’s study, formal dining room that opens to the outdoor living space. Well equipped galley kitchen w/corner breakfast seating. 3 bedrooms/3 baths. Basement has been finished and used as efficient office space. This home embodies all the Mediterranean architectural features that true aficionados love…stucco, arched doorways, terra-cotta tile and so much more. A stucco wall defines the property lines & encloses a yard fully decked around a lovely in-ground pool and spacious enough for outdoor bar, hottub, firepit & a charming casita for overnite guests. A canopied pavillon alongside the house for additional seating, catering, musicians. All of this wonderful lighted outdoor space comes alive in the evening for exciting parties under the stars. Several blocks to beach and South Shore train station. One hour drive to downtown Chicago.
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Beverly Shores. Add a beautiful newly constructed three level country contemporary to location – location – location and not only do you have a great investment but a wonderful place in Beverly Shores to call your own. Around the corner from the best beach and only a few blocks walk to the historic Beverly Shores South Shore train station. Two story wall of windows grace the spacious great room that includes kitchen and two guest bedrooms on main floor, master suite w/loft upstairs and family room w/alcove for bar/kitchenette/study and more sleep space on the walk-out lower level… perfect for private in-law/guest quarters.
Woodmode maple cabinetry & granite, hardwood & ceramic flooring, two fireplaces, screened porch, wrap around deck, plenty of storage and 2 car garage. Landscaped, city water. Add your own personal touches using the appliance & bedroom flooring allowances and you will be ready to move in!
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Beverly Shores. If
you love art, architecture & the natural beauty of wooded dunes-this
like new 4 bedroom/4bath home in Beverly Shores is one you should
preview. This 3 level prairie style home combines horizontal lines,
interior spaces which open to the outdoors and harmonious use of natural
materials creating an environment of comfort, privacy and beautiful
views of the dunes landscape at every turn. Centralized 4 sided FP
is the focal point in spacious great room & adjoining gourmet galley
kitchen that offers Mission-style red birch cabinetry, VirtueStone
tops & top of the line SS appliances. Master suite w/WP & additional
guest bedroom/den are on main level. Upstairs (3rd level) offers very
private guest bedrooms & bath. Nicely separated from the formal spaces
is a ground floor walk-out fam/rec room, bath, utility room & 2 car
garage. Hardwood & ceramic flooring. Maintenance free Cemplank siding
w/warranty. Large corner lot can accommodate inground pool. Plenty
of off street parking & approximately three blocks to beach. At $695,000
seller will agree to install flat screen and surround system in lower
level, at seller's expense. Details to be determined/negotiated.
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Beverly Shores. Tree Haven. Featured on the Beverly Shores Home Tour in 2005, this very private retreat offers a designer interior: Living room & dining room with beautiful windows that frame incredible views, 4 bedrooms/4 baths, well equipped kitchen & family room combination with fireplace, spacious recreation room, office and two loft spaces…one being used now as a library and the other as additional guest space. Wrap around deck, portable screened porch, outdoor shower, 2+ car garage. Could be sold fully furnished for additional $35,000. Property has been on a summer rental program with income of $30,000+. A must see property.
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Beverly Shores. Timeless
contemporary with excellent open floor plan and sited on heavily wooded
corner lot only two blocks from beach. Two story living room opens
to dining area, galley kitchen and family room. Walls of windows surround
the spaces allowing all the wooded dunes landscape to be a part of
your daily living. First floor bedroom/office, laundry and oversized
2 car garage. Upstairs loft overlooks the two story living room, two
very spacious guest bedrooms and bath. Master suite includes fireplace,
dressing room, walk-in and two double closets. Large bath w/whirlpool
for 2 and double vanity, shower. All upstairs bedrooms open to balcony
overlooking the sloping dune behind the house. Enjoy the shade gardens
along the decks and walkways. Would consider a 6 month to 1 year lease.
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Nestled in the woods,
this lovely custom contemporary two level home offers tremendous floorplan
for family & guests. Entry level features a beautiful atrium foyer,
spacious family room, two guest bedrooms/bath, sunny finished laundry/hobby
room & access to two car garage. Family room & one guest bedroom
opens to deck. The main living level upstairs features spacious great
room that includes formal gathering around the stacked limestone fireplace,
dining area & well equipped white on white kitchen. Master suite,
guest bedroom & library, most with access to private balconies
& screened porch. Skylights, JennAir appliances, and ceramic &
hardwood flooring throughout. Walls of windows with beautiful wooded
views in all directions. Private & secluded yet short distance
to miles of beach, hiking/biking, park headquarters, and Beverly Shores
train station.
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Beverly Shores. Coastal
style cape that’s absolutely ‘move in’. Newly renovated
with nothing left untouched. Brick fireplace in living room w/custom
side bookcases & staircase, formal dining room that opens to 4
season sunroom and patio, great galley kitchen w/center island workspace,
main floor guest bedroom/den with bath. Master & guest bedrooms
upstairs with lovely full bath. Freshly painted interior, Cedar shake
shingles, new asphalt & metal roofing, pop-out windows for easy
cleaning, new lighting fixtures, hardwood, ceramic & carpeting
thruout. Furnishings included. Original ‘Pop’ art, Room
& Board furnishings w/50’s accents. Coordinated bedding
& linens. Kitchen appliances and washer/dryer included as well.
Deck furnishings compliment the interior colors and design…as
does the beautiful landscaping that surrounds the house. Soon to be
added…canvas awnings over front and rear entrances. Plenty
of off street parking and several blocks to beach. Great house, great
price, great location!
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Cornado.
Newly completed by Duneskape. Prairie in spirit but a collage of architectural
features so dramatic that you'll take pause upon entering to visually
absorb the soft lines, the soaring ceilings, the dramatic staircase,
the custom fused corner windows throughout. The selections have been
made... bamboo & slate flooring, cherry cabinetry/granite &
quartz tops, custom shower w/shower head & body sprays, Jenn-aire
appliances, tempered glass & pewter bowls in baths and so much
more. 3300 sq. ft. finished offering 3 bedrooms/3.5 baths, library/office,
studio/game room, 2.5 car garage. Views of the woods from every window
and just minutes to beach, hiking/biking trails & train station.
Taxes on lot only.
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LEASEBACKS IN BEVERLY SHORES.
Homes with a reservation of use to expire in September, 2010. Located
inside the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, the general public can
purchase the remaining lease with an obligation to pay taxes, utilities
& maintain the property until the leasehold expires. For the privilege
of being a resident in the park, you have full use of the trails and
beaches, the enjoyment of being surrounded by nature at its best,
an abundance of wildlife and the native dunes environment. The original
bill passed by Congress creating the park dictates that all leasebacks
are to expire in 2010 and no extensions will be available.
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Beverly Shores Leaseback to expire September, 2010. In the heart of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Lakeviews, just around the corner from the very best beach and a completely furnished home that is spacious and in unusually good condition. New roof, furnace, a/c, kitchen range & counter tops, water treatment system, vinyl flooring in kitchen & baths, refinished hardwood flooring throughout main floor and new Pergo flooring on lower level. New bathroom fixtures, freshly painted in and out, house & decks power washed. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, sunny eat-in kitchen, living room w/fireplace, dining room w/slider to front deck with good lake views. Lower level offers a spacious family room that opens to large screened porch and deck w/built-in seating, guest bedroom & bath, laundry room w/new washer & dryer. Work bench & storage in garage. Great entertaining and sleep space. This is a great home for MULTIPLE FAMILY OWNERSHIP. Just steps to beach and miles & miles of hiking & biking trails. Your only neighbors are the historical World’s Fair homes on Lakefront Drive. Owner is licensed Indiana real estate broker. $55,000
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