AREA OVERVIEW
 Beach community bordered to the North
by Lake Michigan, to the South by Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, West by Dunes Acres, East by Indiana Dunes State Park Eclectic Mix of older summer cottages and newer upscale contemporary homes |
Approximately 200 property owners Within minutes of I-94 and Indiana Tollroad Within 1 mile of Dune Park South Shore Train Station Duneland Schools |
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Porter Beach. Amazing coastal cape cod overlooking Indiana Dunes parkland and views of Lake Michigan off in the distance. Open and airy spaces, warm woods & moldings, walls of windows & french doors that open to balcony, decks and sunroom. Formal great room shares a fireplace with the dining room and opens to a sundrenched sunroom w/terrific views. French country kitchen w/top of the line appliances, den that opens to screened porch. 4 bdrms/3.5 baths. Master suite with fireplace, kids room w/loft, one of the two guest bedrooms opens to a deck with more incredible views. The finished walk out lower level offers a large family room w/another fireplace. Inground pool & cabana. Surrounded by natural dune landscape. First right of refusal on adjoining building site for $175,000. Couple of blks to beach, within a mile to the Dune Park South Shore train station & I94. One hour drive to downtown Chicago. The Indiana Dunes State Park and National Lakeshore border Porter Beach on two sides of the community. From Porter Beach you can enter the hiking trails that run parallel to the Great Marsh from Ogden Dunes to Beverly Shores or enter the State Park and hike/cc ski their groomed trails for miles. Approximately 13 miles of continuous beach. An inspiring home & location. Family compound potential. |
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Porter Beach. It's all about the view! A sculptured 'one of a kind' design perched high on a dune offering amazing Lake Michigan views from every room. Cozy living room with wall of sculptured glass framing the 160 degree views for as far as the eye can see. Spacious eat-in kitchen with 2 walk-in pantrys. Bedroom wings with baths. Den w/fireplace. Bonus room for billiards or theatre/media. Spacious changing room w/bath opens to private decks. Essentially maintenance free. Warm interior vertical pine paneling, beamed ceilings, exposed ductwork & skylites thruout. Vinyl replaces the exterior cedar siding with no harm to the esthetics. Native landscape surrounds the dunetop setting. Soft interior color palette of sand & beach glass and fabulous views provide an extraordinary property and an incomparable lifestyle. |
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Porter Beach. In the heart of the Indiana Dunes. The perfect melding of incredibly beautiful Lake Michigan views, a private dunetop location and a Miesian Modern all glass design. Known as the legendary Porter Beach 'glass box', only glass sliding panels separate the interior open plan from the never-ending lake views, the dune landscape, the spacious lakeside patio that surrounds the lap pool and sheltered, curtained gazebo. Large great room incorporates conversation areas around the fireplace, and dining area that can seat 12 easily. Galley kitchen with lots of cabinets, counters and high end appliances. Two bedrooms, two baths. Whether its tropical summer sun or a fierce winter blizzard, the ambiance is seductive. |
 
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Porter Beach. Your own slice of heaven! Here's the lake cottage that you've always dreamed of. Adorable 3 bedroom year round cottage with amazing Lake Michigan views. Spacious great room incorporates living room, galley kitchen and dining room that can seat at least 10! 3 bedrooms can sleep 12 comfortably. Laundry hook up. 40' lakeside deck, private rear patio. Lakeviews from most rooms. Furniture included. Cozy & private. Stairs to beach. Such a sweet deal! |
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Porter Beach. A timeless design nestled into the woods offering luxurious comfort, incredible dunescape views and total privacy. This redwood shed-style contemporary has been upgraded with today's sophisticated finishes and decorated & furnished beautifully... making it 'move-in' ready. The focal point throughout the house is the beautiful dunescape that you overlook from every room. Formal spaces enjoy the fireplace, food prep becomes a part of the party in this newly designed high end kitchen, and the sleep space offers new baths. All rooms open to deck and/or patio. Two+ car garage. Could be 'turn key' since furnishings are available. Approximately 3 blocks to the beach. Porter Beach adjoins the Indiana Dunes State Park and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, both offering many miles of hiking/biking trails, over 10 miles of continuous sandy beach and only a mile from the Dune Park South Shore Train Station. One hour drive to downtown Chicago. |
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Destination sunset. Along the beach, up the stairs and a sandy path thru the woods to a sweet luxury cabin overlooking Lake Michigan and those incredible sunsets. This little Ralph Lauren-style cabin in the woods offers all the amenities, including most furniture, in a small cozy space that’s hidden from the rest of the world. Pine floors, walls & pine beamed ceilings, lots of windows, cozy sleep space and ¾ bath. Gas forced air furnace & A/C. Septic/well. Wrap around deck with those fabulous views. Two deeded parking spaces. Beautiful hike in. Looking for a private getaway? This is it!
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Home | Location Map | Dune Acres | Porter Beach | Beverly Shores | Chesterton/Porter | Country Donna Hofmann -- Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage -- (219) 331-1133 -- Email Donna |
