This rare home on almost 3-1/2 acres is not listed on the open market and valuing realtors have told us that it has 'no comparables' anywhere in this area. It comprises 2,578 square feet of traditional Victorian farmhouse (built in 1868 of wood construction, protected by later aluminum siding), on approximately 3.4 acres of land, with beautiful views in all directions. There are no junkyards, gas stations, fast food joints, cookie-cutter housing developments, noisy neighbors or other eyesores/earsores to be seen or heard from this house! This fine old girl is as genteel as a home can be!
The house is solidly constructed on a stone foundation, with substantial timber beams used throughout, hence withstanding the Indiana weather for 120 years!
Victorian farmhouses like this, with charm and in a peaceful location, are already very rare, with so many people ruining these homes through tasteless and insensitive 'modernization,' or being otherwise spoiled by noisy roads and nearby developments. Not so with this lovely home.
RECENT UPDATES:
* Superb, low-running cost new electric 'Water Furnace' brand Geothermal heating/cooling system installed 2005 With the rising cost of home heating and air-conditioning, now is the time to enjoy the spectacular savings of a geo-thermal system that this home provides.
* Refinished and sealed wood floors in most rooms.
* Luxury Master Bathroom added 2006: Half-panelled walls, high-level porcelain flush with antique handle, genuine antique art deco lighting fixture, large walk-in shower with two heads, twin porcelain period style sinks, period wall lighting and a gorgeous large clawfoot bath in which to relax as you enjoy the great views.
* Luxury guest bathroom added 2006: genuine (antique) cast iron clawfoot tub with 'period' shower above, Restoration Hardware shower and faucet fittings, large gilt wall mirror (fitted), bead-board half-panelled walls, a victorian style porcelain sink and matching toilet.
* Natural Gas (not propane) to property.
* New Generac backup generator (gas) 2005 ensures continuity of power and heating in even the most severe winters or storms.
* New hot water tank/heater installed 2005
* New well pump installed 2005
* New water softener (owned) istalled 2005
* New reverse osmosis drinking water system installed 2005
* Storm windows installed 2004
* New custom draper roller blinds on all windows installed 2006
* Professionally installed gutter guards installed 2005
* New landscaping around house from 2006 (additional tree/shrub planting in 2007 and 2008)
* Disease-resistant American Elm Trees planted at 6 feet high in 2005 -- these are from the same nursery as 'the White House elms' in Washington, DC - these have been growing at an astonishing 4 feet per year and are already very bushy and over 15 feet tall!
* Apple/Cherry and Plum tree orchard planted 2006 and growing well.
* Invisible pet fence professionally installed around entire perimeter of property allows dogs to exercise freely and safely
* Professional lightning protection system with antique rods/balls installed in 2005
* Full-featured Brinks Security/Fire Alarm System installed 2004
* New carpet and padding professionally installed in dining room, and breakfast room (2007)
* Usable storm cellar/basement
* Lots of storage space (including a walk-in pantry cupboard) inside the home
* Oversized 3 or 4 car garage with powered door openers and heated/air conditioned work area (can easily house 3 cars + large mower).
* DSL broadband internet is installed, so that the owners can efficiently work from home.
Located in genuine farming country (not like so much 'farmland' earmarked for housing development), this is a very peaceful location, yet is only a few minutes from excellent Elementary, Junior & Senior High Schools and from I-70 (which, thankfully, you can neither see nor hear from this peaceful home). Within easy reach of Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Richmond, Dayton, etc.
We searched for a very long time for a traditional MidWest farmhouse that didn't face a freeway, was not on a busy road and which was far enough away from neighboring properties to provide peace and quiet. That's not an easy thing to find(as anyone who has been looking for just such a home will confirm)! We are reluctantly selling now because we wish to live closer to my husband's university in Tippecanoe County.
- ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED. If you are interested, you should have a local agent contact me via greyanatomy101@hotmail.com to schedule a viewing.
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