Charming Country Retreat With Historic Elegance And Modern Comforts

Listing includes two homes: two bedroom main house and three bedroom guest house. Five thousand one hundred thirty-one combined square feet

Once a working dairy, this seven plus acre property was converted to a country retreat in 2010. The two bedroom / one and a half bathroom main house, designed by Connor Historic Design, reflects the elegance of an 1840s Greek Revival farmhouse while incorporating modern comforts. The living room centers on a classic Rumford fireplace, perfect for the snowy evenings while French doors open to a large screened porch for summer enjoyment. Like a vintage New England home, a barn-style wing is attached to the main residence which houses a three car garage, paneled with cedar shiplap reminiscent of a genuine dairy barn. Above the garage is a whitewashed cedar-paneled loft, currently serving as a writer’s studio and guest suite. The main house features custom woodwork, handcrafted cabinetry, and random-width plank floors with hand-forged nails and grass cloth wallpaper. The full-height basement offers expansion potential. The guesthouse was built by the current owner’s family in 1895—using walnut timbers harvested from the forest. Fully upgraded in 2015, the renovation blended historic features such as the original nickel door hinges, with contemporary amenities including custom-milled woodwork, Missoni and sisal carpeting, Clarence House wall coverings, and a striking black-marble bathroom. The home features two bedrooms, a sleeping loft, and one and a half baths. The grounds of Longview are designed for beauty in every direction. Lawns give way to wooded meadows with a variety of seasonal perennials and groves of hardwood trees. Wildlife abounds, enhancing the sense of living in harmony with nature. Whether enjoyed as a private retreat, multi-generational getaway or inspiring venue, Longview offers a rare combination of history, architectural character and natural beauty. Located near Valparaiso and just seventy miles from Chicago.