Adorable, move-in-ready ranch on 0.42 acres adjacent to the pond in the heart of Schererville! Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front porch before stepping into the charming living room with large bay window and built-in shelving; the perfect spot to cozy up & get lost in a good book this winter! The large eat-in kitchen features durable vinyl plank floors and plenty of counter & cabinet space, plus (newer) sliders afford walk-out access to the deck overlooking the beautiful backyard! Your adjoining dining room boasts vinyl flooring and another bay window + sliders to the deck, brining in a ton of natural light and making for a very bright & airy place to gather! Three spacious bedrooms (all with laminate floors) and a 3/4 bath with tiled shower round out the main living area, while there's a bonus laundry/utility room (NEW washer & dryer) off the dining room that affords tons of added storage space! Your private backyard retreat makes for an optimal setting to host friends for cookouts this summer, fenced for the fur babies with a sprawling 24x17 deck (newer, approx. five years old)! Just beyond your backyard is a serene pond & gorgeous wooded wetlands, abundant with wildlife but unbuildable, meaning you'll never have back neighbors obstructing your stunning view! The home is connected to city water, but outside spigot is hooked up to a private well, so watering the lawn won't run up the utility bill! Detached 2-car garage to protect your toys, new washer + dryer (2025), new garage door opener, new furnace (2 years old), newer siding (~5 years), deck (~5 years), fence (~5 years). Lake Central Schools, LOW TAXES, NO HOA and affordable utilities, immersed in nature on a quiet block yet with easy access to wonderful shopping & dining, as you're just a 1 mile from Route 30! Schedule your showing today!