**48 HOUR FIRST RIGHT CONTINGENT OFFER ACCEPTED** Double the barn, double the fun! Looking for a country retreat where you can live & work surrounded by nature without a long trek to town? Look no further! This fantastic opportunity includes 2 large multi-use barns on approximately 2 beautiful acres with a charming 2-story move-in ready home only 7 minutes from downtown Columbia City! Built in 1900, this 4 bedroom, 1 bath home has had many updates including water heater (2015), upstairs windows (2016, downstairs windows fairly new as well), water softener (2017), sump pump (2021), AC (2022), plus all appliances are around 3 years old & garage painted in 2021! Located in quiet & peaceful area south of CC just off IN-9, this property offers a lot of privacy with only 2 neighbors in the vicinity & serene views as far as the eye can see! Tucked back from road with long oversized gravel drive that wraps around the smaller out building/garage/barn, there is plenty of parking & room for all kinds of equipment. Attractive exterior is neat & tidy with select landscaping, rock beds, brick facade & classic white siding. 2 main entry points: 1 opens to wonderful 4 seasons room with beadboard walls, ceiling & carpet with wrap around nature views (ideal flex space!) & 2nd entry opens to long laundry/mud room with tons of build-ins. Cozy & inviting main living room gets lots of natural light from 2 big sets of picture windows with open entryway to kitchen/dining. Bright & welcoming eat-in kitchen has abundant cabinetry, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances & dual height central L-shaped island—perfect for quick bites! 1 main floor bedroom has paneled walls & could be used as den or rec room as desired. Main floor bath with walk-in shower completes 1st floor. Upstairs you’ll find 3 more comfortably sized bedrooms with ample storage throughout. House has generous fenced yard that links big barn (built in 2017) with gravel play area & fire pit. Big barn has water, electric, partial concrete floor, stalls & 2 fenced paddocks attached. There’s even a covered porch facing the house where you can relax in the shade. Smaller barn has water, electric, heat & full concrete floor with attached carport—this would make an excellent workshop or studio, at the very least, there’s definitely storage galore for all your tools & toys. Giant grassy area provides additional space for outdoor fun & activities. Could this be your ultimate country dream spot? Don't let it slip away!
