8710 Schlatter Road Leo, IN  46765-9787

Enjoy nature’s beauty every day of the year if you purchase this 33 acre wooded estate in the highly desirable Leo area. Absolutely perfect for the new owner who wants privacy, hunting grounds or just the beautiful views of nature and wildlife. This huge lofted ranch was designed to take advantage of the these views with extensive use of window glass, exterior balconies, decking, patios, as well as a sunroom and screen porch all overlooking the serene acreage setting. Being constructed by Chris Stauffer assures you of quality and craftsmanship while the 10,000 sq ft of living area provides plenty of space to enjoy family and friends. This large home has several areas to highlight. The first floor has a 1000 sq ft in-law suite complete with great room, kitchen, bedroom, full bath, laundry area, screen porch and 2 car garage. A barreled ceiling foyer leads to a spacious dining room with fireplace to the left and to a cozy great room with wall of built-ins straight ahead. To the left of the great room is the large open kitchen that features a huge U-shaped island, with eating bar, cathedraled nook with a wall of windows and massive stone fireplace, newer stainless appliances, custom Madison cabinets, hardwood flooring and a huge walk-in pantry. Directly off the kitchen is a computer area with built in desks and shelves. Finally you have a dramatic owner’s suite with sitting room, his and hers baths, bedroom, laundry area and sunroom with 2-way fireplace to the bedroom. In addition to the 2 car garage you have a second 4 car garage at this end of the home. Also off the computer work area there is open staircase to the 2nd floor loft/den area complete with a half bath. The den has a wall of built-ins and vaulted ceiling. The cozy loft is perfect for reading with lots of built-in shelves for books. Going down the tiered open stairs to the finished walkout lower level you immediately enter a billiard/game room with kitchenette/bar area. Just around the corner from the game room is TV area with a wall of built-ins. In addition on this level you have additional bedrooms & baths plus a huge exercise area with full bath and massage room. In total, there are 6 full baths, 3 half baths, 3 laundry areas, 4 fireplaces, potentially 6 bedrooms and 6 car garage spaces.