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Property Description
A Hidden Gem, one of a kind Victorian Homestead with an Incredible Workshop Space/Living Space ready to provide you with a Business Opportunity from Home. Welcome to Pleasant Lake—country and charm meets business potential all just a short drive from Fort Wayne. Set on 5.17 scenic acres in a quiet and well-connected community surrounded by tranquil lakes, farmland, and woodlands, this property offers the perfect balance of peaceful rural living and entrepreneurial opportunity. What truly sets this property apart is the massive 3,000 sq ft heated outbuilding, thoughtfully designed for serious hobbyists, small business owners, or auto enthusiasts. Featuring a dedicated car lift bay, office space, half bath, and abundant room for a paint shop, mechanical work, fabrication, or custom finishing, this versatile building is powered by an energy-efficient wood-burning boiler system and radiant heat. It’s an ideal setting for a home-based business, studio, or future guest/in-law quarters—with endless potential to adapt to your unique needs. The main home is a beautifully maintained Victorian treasure, showcasing a level of craftsmanship rarely found today. Inside, you’ll find 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal living and dining areas, a bright sunroom off the mudroom with built-in cubby storage, and a flexible home office (or potential 5th bedroom). The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, featuring hardwood cabinetry, a butcher block island, pass-through butler’s pantry, and built-in oven—designed for both elegant entertaining and everyday practicality. Thoughtful updates bring comfort and efficiency while preserving the home’s turn-of-the-century character. Additional outbuildings offer even more flexibility for storage, projects, or future expansion. The boiler system also heats the home and pool, making early spring swims possible and winters cozier. Whether you’re sipping coffee on the wraparound porch, enjoying quiet evenings by the fire pit, or bringing your next big idea to life in the workshop, this property delivers charm, space, and unmatched functionality—all in a truly special setting and priced to S E L L . . .
Directions
US 20 E to S 600 W to W 500 S 12 mins from Tri State Steuben County Airport, Angola IN
Amenities
1st Bdrm En Suite, Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcase, Built-in Desk, Ceiling-9+, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Rail, Closet(s) Walk-in, Crown Molding, Detector-Smoke, Eat-In Kitchen, Firepit, Foyer Entry, Garage Door Opener, Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Near Walking Trail, Patio Open, Porch Covered, Porch Florida, Range/Oven Hook Up Gas, Six Panel Doors, Utility Sink, Wet Bar, RV Parking, Stand Up Shower, Tub and Separate Shower, Workshop, Formal Dining Room, Garage-Heated, Great Room, Main Floor Laundry, Sump Pump, Washer Hook-Up, Other-See Remarks, Custom Cabinetry, Garage Utilities
Sale Includes
Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer-Electric, Freezer, Iron Filter-Well Water, Kitchen Exhaust Hood, Oven-Built-In, Oven-Electric, Play/Swing Set, Pool Equipment, Range-Gas, Sump Pump, Water Filtration System, Water Heater Gas, Water Softener-Owned
Map to 2286 W 500 S, Pleasant Lake, IN 46779
Property
| MLS # |
202434299 |
| Date Listed |
2024-09-05 |
| Status |
Sold |
| Property Type |
Residential |
| Property SubType |
Site-Built Home |
| Finished Square Feet |
3174 sqft |
| Total Square Feet |
3922 sqft |
| New Construction |
No |
| Style |
Two Story |
| Type |
Site-Built Home |
| Basement |
Yes |
| Bedrooms |
4 |
| Bathrooms |
3
(2 Full, 1 Half)
|
| Annual Taxes |
$1,821.00 |
| Year Taxes Payable |
2023 |
| Year Built |
1810 |
| Days on Market |
386 |
Additional
| Design |
Historic,Victorian |
| Cooling |
Heat Pump, Multiple Cooling Units |
| Heating |
Other Heating Fuel, Wood, Floor, Hot Water, Heat Pump, Propane Tank Owned |
| Garage |
Detached |
| Hardwood Floors |
Yes |
| Main Level Laundry |
Yes |
Room Dimensions
| Living Room |
12 × 15 |
Main Level |
| Dining Room |
16 × 13 |
Main Level |
| Family Room |
14 × 14 |
Main Level |
| Kitchen |
17 × 13 |
Main Level |
| Breakfast Area |
6 × 7 |
Main Level |
| Den |
11 × 12 |
Main Level |
| Master Bedroom |
20 × 15 |
Upper Level |
| 2nd Bedroom |
14 × 12 |
Upper Level |
| 3rd Bedroom |
14 × 11 |
Upper Level |
| 4th Bedroom |
16 × 11 |
Upper Level |
| Extra Room |
10 × 11 |
Main Level |
Bathroom Locations
| Full Baths |
2 Upper |
| Half Baths |
1 Main |
External Features
| Construction |
Site-Built Home |
| Exterior |
Vinyl,Wood |
| Lot Size |
225,205 sq ft |
| Acreage |
5.17 Acres
|
| Lot Dimensions |
5.17Acre |
| Sewer |
Septic |
| Water |
Well |
| Fence |
None |
Location
| Area |
Steuben County |
| Location |
Rural, Near Walking Trail |
| County |
Steuben |
| Subdivision |
None |
| Township |
Steuben |
| City |
Pleasant Lake |
| State |
IN |
| Zip |
46779 |
Schools
| School District |
MSD of Steuben County |
| Elementary |
Pleasant Lake Montessori |
| Middle School |
Angola |
| High School |
Angola |
Financial
| Financing Terms |
Cash, Conventional |
| Assoc. Dues |
$0.00 Not Applicable |
MLS# 202434299
Listing Provided Courtesy of Teresa Brown
JMG Indiana
TBrown@JasonMitchellGroup.com
Listing updated November 21, 2025 at 2:15 pm
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