17420 Us Highway 20

Description

This spectacular 143-acre estate is the ultimate blend of sophisticated luxury and serene country living. Designed by Helman Sechrist and built in 2024 by Nicks Custom Built Homes, the 7,200-square-foot main residence showcases Mediterranean and modern farmhouse influences with arched entries, wide plank wood floors, and warm high-end natural finishes. The impressive great room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace is opposite the gourmet kitchen with a Le Cornu range, dual Caf refrigerators, Miele coffee maker, oversized island, and butlers pantry - ideal for entertaining. The luxurious primary suite offers a sitting area with yard access, custom Aura lighting, and a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and expansive custom closet. There are 4 additional en-suite bedrooms, a bunkroom, home office, elevator, sauna, workout room and attached 4-car garage leading to radiant heated driveway for effortless snow removal. A spacious lanai with fireplace and full outdoor kitchen including Coyote grill overlooks a custom saltwater pool with slide, waterfalls, fire bowls, adjacent pool house and in-ground cold plunge. Additional structures include an 18,000 square-foot recreation barn with VersaCourt gym, gun range, new 2,000 square-foot workshop, and chicken coops; a 5,200 square-foot renovated bank barn with a 1-bed apartment, and RV bays; and a 2,000 square-foot updated horse barn. The land offers 65 wooded acres with trails, 65 acres of tillable ground, 10 acres of fenced pasture with shelters and waterers, and 2 stocked ponds. Other amenities include a covered boat dock, gardening shed, 7,000+ feet of Buckley fencing, solar with battery backup, geothermal, high-speed fiber internet, and extensive security for peace of mind. Your private oasis is just 30 minutes from South Bend and 2 hours from Chicago - offering peaceful country living with access to city amenities.