A Bodacious Beauty

For Sale - $576,000

1872 Queen Anne-Eastlake

6 BD   3.5 BA   6,792 sq ft   1.8 acres

Madison, IN 47250

This urban estate features a residence and carriage barn designed by Massachusetts architect George Dutton Rand in 1870 that was further enhanced by Louisville architect Stratton Hammond in 1947. The result is a truly livable floor plan, that makes the home comfortable for a single couple or a large family.

Located in the charming Midwest town of Madison, Indiana, that is known for its year-round festivals and events, the Fairmount House sits majestically on a forested bluff overlooking the Ohio River. Its hand-formed red brick walls with bands of white Bedford limestone, a new slate roof with copper gutters and terra cotta ridge caps combine to create a distinctive Queen Anne – Eastlake architectural style. It is a recognized as a significant residence, making it a standout in a town with one of the country’s largest contiguous National Historic Landmark Districts.

The home has an easy care, mature landscape with iron fenced formal gardens, a swimming pool, greenhouse and koi pond. An additional 2 acres and a guest house are also available.