Own a piece of Owen County history with this pre-Civil War, updated cabin on 70 acres just minutes from downtown Spencer. The original cabin featuresl log walls, poplar floors and stone fireplace with updated gas insert. The staircase leads to a loft bedroom with vaulted ceilings. An inscription in the original exterior wall reads, "DORA B. Wood WAS BORND MAY 8, 1861, below it says CHARLEY WOOD. The home has been expanded and modernized with an Amish built addition using wood harvested from the property. It features a large bath with poplar vanity and jetted tub. The master suite has an en suite bath and walk in closet. The large, eat in kitchen has poplar cabinets and modern appliances including a dishwasher, and vaulted ceilings. There is a laundry room and large pantry off the kitchen. Poplar flooring throughout and cabinetry was harvested on the property. Owner has installed a no salt water softener. There is a 3 car garage near the cabin with concrete floors and a hawk's cage which could be converted to a chicken coop or screened porch. An additional 20 by 30 outbuilding could be used for livestock or horses and has an adjoining greenhouse. The acreage features almost 10 acres of pasture surrounding the home with persimmon, apple, pear and paw paw trees as well as ample garden space and landscaping. The remaining acreage is rolling woodlands with hardwoods such as walnut, cherry and sugar maples. The forest can be timbered in 4-5 years. The owners have reclaimed the riding and hiking trails through the woods. The property is situated at the end of the road offering privacy. This is truly a little piece of paradise less than 30 minutes from downtown Bloomington. Note: lady sculpture, cameras and bell are excluded
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