18 Acre Farm - Pickleball, Pond, Outdoor Kitchen

Welcome to our spacious and stylish mid-century modern retreat in the heart of Richmond, Indiana. Nestled on a sprawling 18-acre estate, this 3000 square foot home is the perfect blend of modern comfort and natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for groups of up to 14 people.

Property Highlights:

Mid-Century Modern Elegance: Step into a timelessly chic living space where sleek lines, warm wood accents, and retro furnishings seamlessly blend with modern amenities. Our home celebrates the design aesthetics of the mid-20th century while providing all the contemporary comforts you desire.

Ample Space: With four generously-sized bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this home offers plenty of room for your group to spread out and relax. Each bedroom is thoughtfully designed for comfort and style, ensuring a restful night's sleep.

Fully Equipped Kitchen: Channel your inner chef in our gourmet kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances, under-counter ice maker, double oven with warming drawer, dual sinks, separate drink refrigerator, granite countertops, and all the cookware and utensils you need to prepare delicious meals for your group. The open-concept layout allows for easy socializing while you cook.

Outdoor Summer Kitchen: Enjoy the best of outdoor living in our stunning summer kitchen. This alfresco cooking and dining area is equipped with a second full kitchen, grill, prep space, fireplace, koi pond, 50" television, wireless hotspot, screened-in dining area, and outdoor seating for your group, making it the perfect spot for BBQs, picnics, and enjoying the warm Indiana summer evenings.

Indoor and Outdoor Entertaining: Whether you're enjoying a cozy night by the fireplace in the spacious living room or hosting a barbecue in the outdoor summer kitchen on the expansive patio, this property is designed for entertaining. The curtain walls of glass in the back of the home and expansive front and side windows provide stunning views of the surrounding natural beauty.

18 Acres of Serenity: Explore our vast estate with its lush greenery, private pond, deck, and dock. It's the perfect place for a morning stroll, a picnic, or even a game of frisbee, basketball, pickleball, or fishing with your loved ones.

Modern Amenities: Stay connected with DSL mesh network Wi-Fi that spans to the Summer Kitchen (may be slow at streaming some items, but fiber is coming soon), and keep comfortable year-round with zoned heating and air conditioning and heated tile floors in the master bathroom. The home also includes two sets of washers and dryers for your convenience.

Convenient Location: Located in Richmond, Indiana, our property is just a short drive away from local attractions, dining, and shopping, ensuring you have everything you need within reach.

Whether you're planning a family reunion, a friends' getaway, or a corporate retreat, our mid-century modern property is the ultimate destination for relaxation, exploration, and creating lasting memories. Book your stay today and experience the perfect blend of retro charm and modern luxury on our 18-acre estate in Richmond, Indiana, complete with the outdoor summer kitchen for unforgettable summer gatherings.

Interesting historical context:
The home, named Edgewood, was built in 1941 (in the middle of World War II) and was very ahead of its time. The architects designed the hot water (boiler) heating system that is still in use today. Hamilton and Graham of Muncie was the name of the architect firm who designed this home. They were instrumental in founding the well-regarded architecture school at Ball State University. The man who built the house was E H Gilcrest, who started out as the sales manager for Westcott Automobile, made in Richmond. Mr. Westcott ended up marrying Mr. Gilcrest’s sister, and they moved to Springfield, Ohio and hired Frank Lloyd Wright to design their house, the Westcott House , which you can tour to this day.

Mr. Gilcrest ended up being a successful car dealership owner in Richmond, which probably accounts for all the outbuildings, since he also had a little racing team. The racetrack used to be on the west side of Richmond where Bomgaars farm supply store (2100 W National Road, Richmond, IN 47374) is now located. One of the bedrooms was originally two maids’ rooms, later converted into one room and used as a home office by Mr. John Harlan, the second owner of the home. One of Mr. Harlan’s sons and his lovely wife live a few doors down on Edgewood Drive. The school bell on the roof of the summer kitchen came from the schoolhouse that originally stood at 2269 Minneman Rd, where a home is now located that the third owners (Jerry and Ladonna Jenson) of this home lived in prior to purchasing it from the Mr. Harlan. One of Jerry and Ladonna’s daughters and her family also still live in the neighborhood.

Recently, we have converted one of the ancillary buildings on the back end of the property into a small home and will have a fulltime property caretaker living on the property. He will take care of the mowing and general yardwork.