This rural lifestyle estate calls to the fortunate buyer who cherishes the craftsmanship and provenance of these rarely available historical gems. Offered now for the first time in over 30+ years, this beautifully maintained Hooser landmark will appeal to those seeking uncompromised access to a peaceful lifestyle set against a grand private vista of fields and woods. The property is located between Linden, Indiana (pop, 729) and New Richmond (the film location for the tiny town of “Hickory” in the 1986 movie “Hoosiers”). The home’s acreage is surrounded by well-tended farmland and wonderful neighbors descend from the home’s builder. Located on a paved county road, this landmark property, known locally as “the Castle”, features broadband access with reliable internet speeds up to 1 Gigabit per second (1,000 Mbps). Online access makes the home capable of supporting any manner of online enterprise. Schools are good and are well regarded. Taxes are low. And, local politics are fiscally conservative, but pleasantly civil considering the age we live in. This exceptionally well-maintained investment-grade property combines immediate livability, charm, and home office potential promising an increasingly rare and safe lifestyle opportunity. Easily accessible to both Chicago and Indianapolis, and Purdue University is just minutes away. Property Features: Property is sited on a well-tended and paved county road Approximately 3,958 sq. feet of living space on two floors + finishable dry basement and large, fully-floored, walk-up attic w/plumbing & heating access 3 bedrooms + 2 maids bedrooms (no closets!) All brick exterior recently tuckpointed Original woodwork completely intact and in exquisite condition Original stained glass windows on both floors + beveled glass front door window Original Vermont slate roof Magnificent 16 columned gallery across the front of the house displays grand curb appeal Original brick “well-house” & frame “summer kitchen” are both wired & have new roofs New 40’ x 30’ 3-car carriage house styled garage Mature landscaping with many 100+-year-old maple trees lending summer shade and incredible fall foliage Lovely circular driveway Ground floor home office Easy cell reception Enterprise-ready high-speed internet access Back staircase links the rear maid’s (and family) quarters to the kitchen Dumb waiter accesses all 4 levels All windows efficient multi-paned vinyl replacements Updated electrical and plumbing Attic subfloor is filled with blown insulation 2 baths and laundry room Radiators and furnace serviced annually and are in excellent working condition Washer/Dryer & all major kitchen appliances included Window coverings included -John Deere lawn tractors w/lawn vac and heavy-duty roller (all in excellent working order) included Deer, fox, coyote, raccoon, opossum, and wild turkey abound Optional fully furnished sale is possible to facilitate immediate occupancy
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