Well-cared-for, carefully updated, 1893 Folk-Victorian gem. They don't build them like this anymore! Charm, history, and rock-solid. 1920 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 1 bath home, built and trimmed w native hardwood. Current owners include a handy gentleman who "likes to have a project" and has been judiciously improving the place for half a century.
Efficient, eat-in kitchen features top-of-the-line, energy saving appliances including an Ultra-Quiet dishwasher, large Kenmore side by side refrigerator-freezer with purified water and crushed ice in door, loads of maple custom cabinets, 18 easy-glide drawers, and in-wall self-cleaning GE oven. New double sink, with sprayer faucet and disposal. Cooks will appreciate the in-counter gas range with all-around access. Kitchen also has lifetime warrantee Armstrong flooring, roll-top toaster garage, and 8 wall outlets along 20 feet of new counter-top.
House has private, first-floor master bedroom, and updated full bath with new water-efficient toilet, porcelain tub with lighted shower enclosure, grab-bars, sprayer. New bath sink and vanity, new flooring, linen storage. Three bedrooms and half bath 2nd floor- could easily be converted to 2nd full bath; has the plumbing.
11x24 ft living room w 9.5 ft ceilings, east and west windows for good light a.m. and p.m., and a cross-breeze (custom, insulated drapes). 12x15 ft dining room will fit large table and has picture-window with prism glass accents, original to the house, plus west window, and porcelain and pewter chandelier. Living and dining rooms connected by striking Victorian lathe and scrollwork archway, original to home. Or you may prefer to dine in the huge (15 by 24 ft) sun room, off kitchen. This room can accommodate full dining room and full living room set (and is wired for cable.) It has a floor-to-ceiling south glass wall (south wall opens up via large sliding doors, if you want the breeze) plus louvered windows covering east and west walls, blinds to prevent overheating, and there is a vented skylight in the quiet, insulated roof. You may never use the rest of the house once you settle in this light and airy spot. Other tidbits- newly upgraded 300 amp electrical service, city water and sewer, new root-proof sewer line. All exterior surfaces maintenance-free aluminum or vinyl- no painting! Roof in excellent condition. 2 sump pumps- primary and backup. Front and back porches new, poured concrete- front porch has room for glider or porch swing. Sub-flooring added under floor coverings to eliminate squeaks and bumps (front hall staircase and upper hall are original oak.) Super capacity washer and drier, gas water heater, water softener (owned) and brand new high efficiency gas furnace in basement. Central air- serviced annually. Oversize garage is 2 cars wide and 2 cars deep- plenty of room for vehicles and tools, toys, workshop or storage.
Energy-wise upgrades make this large home fairly inexpensive to heat & cool. Attic has 3 feet of blown-in insulation. Top-of-the-line, super-efficient replacement windows throughout, and foundation has been foamed. No drafts- unless you turn on one of 6 ceiling fans: all bedrooms, plus living room and sun room. Appliances and window treatments stay. Yard has mature trees and many perennial plantings. Quick possession possible.
Home is excellent spot if you like a walk-able location on quiet tree-lined street, away from traffic but close to amenities. Dual sidewalks where kids can ride bikes, corner lot, 2 blocks from 2 main streets bisecting town (hwys 26 & 13.) Ample parking, and it is walking distance to shops, eateries, bakery/deli, convenience stores, parks, ball fields, skate-park, post office, pharmacy, grade school, farmer's market, medical, law and dental offices, hospital, banks, barber, cleaners & pub. Half a block to the YMCA where you or kids can work out, take classes, or play racquet or basketball. A block to the public library. Half a dozen churches within walking distance.
House is the original farmhouse around which town was built. It is in architecturally diverse neighborhood of custom homes (the house next door used to be the barn, and was moved from back of lot. Location is 20 miles from Noblesville or Anderson, 30 from Carmel, Castleton, Muncie or Kokomo, 1 hour to Indianapolis International Airport. Elwood has the neighborliness of a small town, but diversions and amenities including a public golf course, summer concerts and dancing in the park, small airport, bowling, technical school offering Ivy Tech classes and diverse adult ed. Local clubs include Elks, Kiwanis, Rotary, Red Hats, Tri Kappa, Masons, American Legion, Delta Tau, Job's Daughters, Eastern Star, and the 50+ club. Events include Community Day, Chili Cook-off, and Glass Festival. Owners ready to retire to FL home year-round and willing to negotiate. Last appraisal was $110,000. Any reasonable offer considered. Seller does not want to finance buyer. Great home for amazing price. Slideshow here:
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