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601 Washington Street
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Where Architectural Integrity Meets the Heart of Downtown Valparaiso
Decades of thoughtful care have preserved the character of this distinguished 1940 residence while adapting it beautifully for the way we live today. Built by highly regarded Foster Lumber, the
home has been meticulously maintained and updated by an architect whose passion for authenticity is evident in the quality of the materials, the respect shown to original details,
and the deliberate choices made throughout. This is not a home where history has been covered over. It has been understood, respected and carried forward. Step inside and discover details
increasingly difficult to replicate: select straight-grain oak hardwood flooring, period-appropriate brass hardware and original ash wood paneling in the living room. Two wood-burning
fireplaces are architectural focal points with imported Dutch and English ceramic tile. Each detail contributes to a home that feels collected and authentic rather than simply decorated.
Old-world materials meet serious culinary capability.
The kitchen is a compelling blend of craftsmanship, texture and function. Classic terra-cotta brick tile flooring is accented with Tunisian stone insets, while custom cabinetry was designed to coordinate with a handsome mahogany hutch. For the serious cook, the appliance package rises to the occasion: a commercial Wolf gas range; Wolf microwave; and Sub-Zero refrigerator with pull-out drawer freezer. A walk-in pantry with custom wine rack and sleek cabinetry provide generous storage.
Light, warmth and a connection to the outdoors.
A window-lined sunroom/dining room draws the outside in, creating a wonderful setting for dining, conversation or quiet mornings. The solarium offers another unexpected retreat with a heated floor, skylight and water tap.
Outside, the breezeway and patio with custom-built planters extend the home's living spaces into the landscape—a fitting connection for a property whose landscaping was featured in a 1941 publication.
The primary suite includes custom cabinetry, platform bed, and walk-in closet illuminated by a skylight. Its bath is an elegant composition of Carrara marble counters, flooring and walls, complemented by Dornbracht plumbing fixtures, Kohler Birthday bathtub and skylight.
A dedicated office includes two built-in workstations and lateral file storage. Step outside onto the second-story walkout deck, where a glass table cleverly doubles as a skylight to the sunroom below.
A private retreat - one of many thoughtful architectural details.
Privacy is thoughtfully incorporated into the floor plan, with three additional bedrooms found upstairs, each with ensuite bath.
A generous 20' x 20' bedroom provides exceptional flexibility—equally suited to an art studio, exercise room, expanded office or guest retreat.
The finished basement adds another dimension to the home with a game room, expanded laundry, and custom wine cellar.
Where the Day Comes to a Beautiful Close
The breezeway creates a graceful transition to the brick patio—a sheltered place to linger with morning coffee, enjoy an afternoon conversation, or step outside as evening settles in.
Western skies provide a changing backdrop of color, creating a memorable setting for cocktails, dinner outdoors, or simply unwinding at the end of the day.
Preserving an important home does not mean sacrificing modern convenience. Thoughtful improvements include a new roof and skylights, EV charging station, landscape sprinkler
system, water softener, Kinetico reverse-osmosis filtration and a comprehensive house and garage security system. All of this within a five-block walk to downtown Valparaiso.
Dinner downtown, summer concerts and Saturday markets are all an easy stroll away, while home remains peacefully tucked within a historic neighborhood.
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