Private, 39-acre, lodge-style, residential estate with woods, water & wildlife. Relish a rare chance to own a superb gated retreat featuring seclusion, natural beauty & functionality. Tucked at the end of a rock-lined private lane, this property opens into a park-like peaceful compound of mature woods, open meadows & abundant wildlife. The custom, 1.5-story stone house offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a huge stone-wall living room fireplace, a spacious basement family room with another stone-wall fireplace, and over 3,000 square feet of living space. Warm finishes include massive stone-wall architecture, wood-plank high ceilings and a soaring 27-foot-high living room. Sleeping for 8-10 make it perfect for everyday living or weekend get-togethers. The property features woods and meadows ideal for exploring, riding, hunting, gardening & relaxing. For the outdoorsman, wildlife abounds-including deer, wild turkeys, herons and bald eagles. A forager's paradise, these 39 acres teem with mushrooms: morels, lion's mane, oysters & chicken-of-the-woods. Native trees are oak, cherry, walnut, hickory, sassafras & hemlock. Outdoor amenities are a private swimming hole on this estate's scenic stretch of Coal Creek, forest trails for man & machine, a fire pit, a large circular drive with a cut-log palisade, an 8-acre pasture, native perennial gardens and many potential build sites. A big metal outbuilding provides storage, a workshop & covered parking. Located west of Waynetown, this property is secluded yet accessible: minutes from I-74, ~40 minutes to Purdue, ~1 hour to Indy, ~1 hr 15 min to Terre Haute, ~1 hr 45 min to Champaign, and under 3 hours to Chicago. Perfect as a full-time residence, weekend retreat, hunter's getaway or private recreational estate, this unique property combines elegance, natural riches, consummate privacy, an astounding approach, and unmatched practicality. More than just a beautiful home-it's a lifestyle statement and a joy.
