Updated Historic Estate
Franklin, IN
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This is a stunning 1857 Italianate landmark typifying nineteenth century Johnson County that has been restored, remodeled and updated into a modern home. It was associated with the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. This unique home sits on a 2.85 acre private oasis near Franklin College and includes lush landscaping, in-ground swimming pool with pool house, fountain, gazebo, 4-car garage with a one bedroom apartment above and a 2200 square foot 2-story building currently used for business. The grounds are irrigated from a private well. Upon entering the home one will notice the attention to detail with extensive wood moldings original to the era of the home, 12" baseboards, 3/4" solid hardwood floors and 10' ceilings that are featured throughout the home. The home includes a large foyer, living room, family room, study, dining room, atrium, updated kitchen with custom cherry cabinets, granite counter tops, double ovens, 5 burner Bosch cook top, stainless steel appliances, and breakfast room. There is a main floor master suite and second floor master suite, both with walk-in closets. There are an additional 4 bedrooms, third floor bonus room that could be a 7th bedroom, laundry room with washer, dryer and separate freezer, 4.5 baths, 6 fireplaces and 2 screened porches. Updates include new exterior paint (2013), new pool liner (2011), new main level carpeting (2010), new boiler system (2009), new roof, gutters and gutter guards (2005), and new A/C and auxiliary high efficiency furnace (2004). Additional features are 2 wells, ceiling fans, custom window treatments, water softener, 2 water heaters, detached 2-car garage, and detached and heated 4-car garage with full bath and a one bedroom carriage house apartment above with an additional full bath, custom walk-in closet, balcony, laundry room and water softener. Only 20 minutes from downtown Indy. There are too many details to mention
Property Details- Potential Inn
- 6 Guest Rooms
- 4 Guest Room Baths
- Has Owner's Quarters
- Built in 1857
- Building is 8,301 SQFT
- Lot is 2.85 Acres
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