First time on the market! Brick and frame 2-story home whose ownership has remained within the same family for over 100 years. Nestled on 2 parcels totaling 11.86 acres in Porter County's Jackson Township, with frontage on spring-fed Clear Lake and both wooded and tillable areas. It features a large family room with an exposed brick wall, opening to a sprawling 24 x 24 deck and breathtaking views. Perfect for large gatherings, it has a formal dining room as well as a huge eat-in kitchen. One bedroom and the full bath round out the main floor with the upper level having 3 more bedrooms. There is an attached 3-car garage and 2 pole barns (24x48 and 24x32). Make your own Farmette with plenty of room for all the gardens you can plant and animals you want to raise. Even historic icehouse. The possibilities are endless. Discover this country hideaway with an easy commute of less than 25 minutes from La Porte, Michigan City or Valparaiso, thanks to major highways close by.