Realty Check: Pillars of Wisdom
Drive through any established Indy neighborhood and you will find beautiful examples of American Craftsman–style homes, with their abundant use of brick and wood paired with simple, sturdy design elements, like tapered columns on the front porch. And a century later, the clean lines, balanced proportions, and quality craftsmanship—hallmarks of the Arts and Crafts movement—continue to find their way into today’s new, high-end architecture. Like the look? Take your pick.
WESTFIELD
996 Chatham Hills Blvd.
PRICE & SPECS
$1,275,000; 6 BR/6 BA, 6,452 sq. ft.
SELLING POINTS
With nods to the Craftsman aesthetic, this brand-new mini mansion—the 2016 Home-a-Rama Best in Show winner—has all of the current luxury trappings inside, plus a climbing wall and basketball court in the garage.
AGENT
G&G Custom Homes, 317-418-7665, or Mindy Garcia, Encore Sotheby’s International Realty, 317.538.9416
MERIDIAN-KESSLER
5848 Broadway St.
PRICE & SPECS
$649,900; 4 BR/4 BA, 4,372 sq. ft.
SELLING POINTS
The exterior might pass for an original Craftsman, with its tapered porch columns, exposed rafters, and wide eaves, but the house offers modern must-haves: a big, open kitchen; two expansive masters; and an abundance of built-ins for storage.
AGENT
Matt Kressley, F.C. Tucker, 317-445-3767
IRVINGTON
5625 E. Julian Ave.
PRICE & SPECS
$189,000; 3 BR/2 BA, 2,016 sq. ft.
SELLING POINTS
This 1908 cedar-shingled beauty sits in the thick of a walkable historic district. The interior shines with an original staircase, hardware, and built-ins, and the updated kitchen has cork flooring and stainless-steel appliances.
AGENT
Deb Kent, Deb Kent Gallery of Homes, 317-225-2253
