PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Once upon a time there was an enchanted home deep in the forest near the lake. Go back in time as you round the bend into a secluded wooded setting and set your eyes on a home that appears to have come to life from an old fashioned fairy tale. This English Cottage was built in 2004 and intended to look and feel 200 years old. Every detail of the house has a story and is intended to be as authentic as possible. Each craftsman contributed to the home with pride and excitement at having a canvas to utilize their time lost skills. Much of the workmanship that went into this home was done by craftsmen from around the world as there are only a handful left with these types of knowledge and skill. It is known through much of Monroe & Brown County as the home with the Thatched Roof. Yes, an authentic thatched roof! Visit www.thatching.com for information on thatching, you will notice that this home is one of the featured structures on the site, and you will learn more about the Thatchers, McGhee & Co. who created this amazing roof. The kitchen is filled with pieces custom made by Stone Cabin Design, hand painted by a local artist. Each piece of cabinetry is created as if it were a piece of furniture. The refrigerator is an old style ice box custom made by Klondike Case specializing in antique stye commercial ice box refrigerators. For more information see www.klondikeref.com. The Lacanche range is imported from the Cote d’Or district of Burgandy where some of the world’s premiere kitchen ranges have been designed and hand-crafted for more than two centuries. For more information visit www.frenchranges.com. GREEN BUILD SYSTEM is a wonderful technology in building & construction. Some of the benefits include elimination of cold spots that occur in conventional frame walls, 33 to 50% less air infiltration, very high R-values, and the homeowner recognizes monthly heating & cooling cost savings. You also get increased Fire Resistance Rating, increased sound ratings, increased strength & security. The bottom line is that the walls are very thick, they are made of concrete block with insulation foam and cement poured into them. This is not a standard stick built home. The blocks are reinforced with horizontal reinforcing steel. Other information: Multi-zoned HVAC. 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths. 2 – 2 Car garages. Guest cottage above detached garage. Two fireplaces. Counter Tops & sink: Honed granite from Santa Rosa in Indianapolis Cabinets: Stone Cabin custom, hand painted by Sarah Sandberg, they are hickory Stained glass in kitchen cabinet is family heirloom and will be replaced with a similar look. Island Top is hand oiled wood. The hand made tapestry in the powder room is included. Most of the plumbing fixtures are Kohler. The kitchen & dining area have 10 ½ ft. ceiling. The foyer has a vaulted ceiling. With the radiant floor heat the tiled floors are never cold. The Master Suite: A claw tub & pedestal sink for her and a beautiful cabinetry & marbled sink for him. A block & glassed shower with glass created by Indiana Art Glass. The artist makes glass for some of America’s most luxurious hotels and is well known for beautiful design. The tiles on the floor and walls are hand painted from England. The master suite has a personal laundry room in addition to the upstairs laundry. The chandelier in the foyer is hand forged wrought iron made to appear antique. The tapestry in the foyer is Hungarian 18th Century and was procured through the prestigious Beauchamp Antiques out of Plainfield. It will be included with the home. Upstairs features 2 bedrooms with great little hiding/play spots or great for storage too, huge walk-in closets, a reading room with a built-in daybed and a laundry area and a vaulted ceiling. The Jack & Jill bath also features hand painted tiles and wonderful colors. The seller will neutralize if buyer wishes but it is just too pretty to do so unless the request is made. The windows are imported from Germany and offer the tilt or turn for opening. They are made by7 Heinznann Fenster. The tip in or open in. They have retractable screens which allow a clear view of the forest. The timber frames were hand hewn by an English Craftsmen. They were installed green so that they would twist and split naturally as they aged and dried. This creates an authentic feel of old wood. The family room floors are anywere from 12 – 18” wide and are made from reclaimed wood, some of which is nearly 200 years old. Basement: full bath with tile floor and pedestal sink. Mechanical room has a separate entrance from the outside and features radiant floor heat and a water softener. The back forest is home to a hen turkey who raises her babies within viewing distance of the home every spring. It is also home to many deer & the occasional Eagle is known to be nearby. The vegetable garden is fenced with the cutest gate and is filled with wildflowers. The stone in the home was hand quarried by one mason who also installed it. It took him 8 months. The stone came from a quarry in Greencastle and is rare brown limestone. The stone tile floors in the foyer and throughout the kitchen & dining area are Travertine imported from Jerusalem. The stair case was made by Stone Cabin and a metal smith. Cottage is 26x24 with 624 SF of garage on main floor & upstairs is 624 SF with guest quaters. Guest suite/cottage offers a large bedroom/studio 17/19, tile floors, large closets, coffee bar, large bath, 8x8 with tile floors. This bedroom/study/cottage is included as one of the bedrooms & study listed in above grade space. Main house is 3 bedrooms & 1 stduy. The square footage above grade reflects this 624 SF of guest cottage space. Main house approximately 1101 SF above grade. THERE ARE 5 PACKAGES THAT CAN BE PURCHASED. PACKAGE #1-$1,500,000 INCLUDES HOUSE MLS# 10051885 PACKAGE #2-$1,790,750 INCLUDES THE HOUSE MLS# 10051885 & 7.07 ACRES & LOT 2C & 3C. PACKAGE #3- $1,675,000 HOUSE MLS# 10051885 &7.07 ACRES & LOT 2C. PACKAGE #4-$1,610,000 HOUSE MLS# 10051885 & 7.07 ACRES AND LOT 3C. PACKAGE #5-$375,000 LOT 2C & LOT 3C