Easy Main-Floor Living, Plenty of Space, and a Few Extras You'll Appreciate! Welcome to this 4 bedroom home in Portage's desirable Brookside neighborhood, where a comfortable layout, generous storage, and practical features come together. A welcoming foyer opens into the heart of the home featuring 9 feet ceilings: a spacious, open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area designed for everyday comfort and easy entertaining. The kitchen offers abundant counter space, plenty of cabinetry, and an oversized island with seating for 4. The adjoining dining area provides convenient access to the fenced-in backyard, while the generously sized living room gives everyone room to relax. 3 bedrooms are located on the main floor, including a primary suite with a spacious private bathroom and walk-in closet. 2 additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a separate finished laundry room complete the main level, making main level living a reality. Downstairs, the partially finished basement adds a fourth bedroom, a den, and another full bathroom, plus a substantial unfinished area ready for a future recreation room, home theater, or whatever suits your needs. Outside, enjoy a level, fully fenced backyard, patio, and storage shed. A three-car garage and numerous interior closets provide even more room for vehicles, hobbies, and belongings. And here's an extra you'll be glad to have: a permanently installed Generac generator for backup power when outages occur! The location is another advantage, with grocery stores, shopping, pharmacies, and the Portage NorthShore Health Center just minutes away. Commuters will appreciate being less than 15 minutes from the Ogden Dunes South Shore train station and area steel mills, approximately 30 minutes from the BP refinery, and 55 minutes from Chicago's Loop. A practical, spacious home with the features that make daily life a little easier. Come take a look--you'll find more house than you might expect at 6614 Thoreau Dr. Portage, IN 46368.