Located in NW Indiana just adjacent to Chicago,this is a all brick, energy efficient, 5 star home. It is a builders pride and joy.This home was built with a special structual brick system that is incredibly strong & energy efficient and enviromentally correct. Many light commercial means and methods were used to construct this unique home. Insulated concrete forms,metal studs,5/8 firecode sheetrock,advantech subflooring,composite decking,and structual reinforced face brick systems all went into this project to make for a enduring and maintenece free home.The construction methods used were highlighted in the Chicago Tribune and local newspapers and are available for review. The home features a open concept design by Donald Gardner,with a small front porch and a large 2.5 car all masonry detached Garage. Home has a elevated first floor with a unfinish 6 ft high crawlspace that can in the future become a full basement.The neighborhood is a old one with great schools and easy access to experessways to Chicago,which is only 30 miles to downtown.