CORYDON REAL ESTATE AUCTION
ONE OF FINEST LOG HOMES IN REGION
20 ACRES WOODED PRIVATE SETTING
4000 SF - 4 BEDROOM - 3.5 BATH
HAND-HEWN LOGS FROM 1820
ONLINE ONLY-BIDDING ENDS APR 17
GENERAL INFO: A once-in-a-lifetime offering of one of the finest and largest historic hand-hewn log homes in Southern Indiana. A lifetime of hard work and dedication has gone into the reconstruction of this incredible home and park-like setting by the Runden Family. Its conveniently located just three miles from the newly revitalized Historic Downtown Corydon and 25 miles from Downtown Louisville. This property offers seclusion and privacy with all the modern amenities. This estate has not been offered for sale since its purchase nearly 50 years ago. Its ready for immediate possession!
LOG HISTORY: All logs used in the 1982 reconstruction of this home were originally from the Eisert homestead in Lanesvil...
LOG HISTORY: All logs used in the 1982 reconstruction of this home were originally from the Eisert homestead in Lanesville IN and the Edmund Green farm in Lanesville. See featured photo section for an original photo of home. There is a pictorial history of the construction on this home in 1982-1984 available upon request. All Yellow Poplar and White Oak flooring throughout home is repurposed and vintage.
INTERIOR HOME FEATURES: An immaculate three story log home that was built/reconstructed in Spring of 1982. First floor layout (1320 +/- SF): large living room with White Oak floor, dining room with Yellow Poplar floor, large kitchen (eating area, island, stainless appliances, including a Dacor commercial grade range), vintage light fixtures, & half bath. Second floor layout (912 +/- SF): large master bedroom with closets/hardwood floors, bedroom #2 with hardwood floors, office, & full bath. Third floor layout (519 +/- SF): bedrooms #3 & #4 both with hardwood floors, & full bath. Vintage Yellow Poplar flooring & exposed hand hewn beam construction throughout home.
BASEMENT INFO: 1320 +/- SF walk-out basement with full bath. The finished area (896 +/- SF) is used as general living area, computer room, & laundry room. The unfinished area (324 +/- SF) is utilized as a mechanical area and wood-working shop.
EXTERIOR HOME FEATURES: concrete sidewalks, large rear covered deck, outdoor hot tub with deck, mature shade, & professional landscaping.
GUEST HOUSE INFO: Built in 2006, this structure lends itself to a variety of uses such as executive office, art studio, apartment, library, etc! Exterior construction is of board & batten Yellow Poplar siding design with a raised seam metal roof. Features include: 888 +/- SF, full bath, kitchenette, heating/cooling, large brick Marching Soldiers & Bull Nose styled fireplace, exposed interior beam construction, large deck, & lots of natural light.
HOUSE MECHANICALS: LP forced air furnace, air conditioning, LP gas water heater
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & RECORDS: Since January 2014 the Rundens have had a monthly maintenance inspection of entire property performed by Jim Lawton. All maintenance was performed in accordance to these reports. All reports and receipts are available upon request. Recently replaced windows throughout. Termite inspection performed yearly & radon mitigation system has been recently installed.
GARAGE INFO: Three and a half car detached building with board & batten wood exterior with metal roof. Includes three overhead doors, 800 +/- SF, & exposed aggregate sidewalks to home.
LAND INFO: Includes 20 +/- acres with 650 +/- frontage on Smith Hill Road. Site is mainly wooded with a wide variety of trees planted by the Runden Family over the past 40 years in accordance to a USDA conservation plan. Soil maps indicate mainly Baxter type soils (BlC3, BmC3, BmD3).
WOODLAND INFO: Since the early 1980s the Runden Family has set 5500+ trees of 44 different species on this property as in accordance to the USDA conservation plan. For details of the tree species, click on the view documents section.
ROAD FRONTAGE/POTENTIAL DIVISIONS: The property lies on the east side of Smith Hill Road and includes 650 +/- of road frontage. Property is eligible for multiple splits.
GAS/OIL/MINERAL RIGHTS: Includes sellers interest in gas/oil/mineral rights, but gas rights are currently leased to Breitburn Operating.
WILDLIFE/PET INFO: This property is well suited for wildlife enthusiasts, daily viewing of turkey, squirrel, rabbit, and whitetail deer! Ideal for bird watchers (Indigo Buntings, Yellow Finches, Purple Finches, etc). Overall property is mainly surrounded by wooded properties. Invisible pet fence system installed.
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