Our Favorite Houses
Mediterranean charm outside, flooded with light and serene symmetry inside. Tony Valainis
We’ve all stalked and gawked at certain homes in the city. We’ve pumped the brakes, circled the block, and (duh) found real-estate listings online. But to get the full story, you have to pull into a driveway and ask. So we did, finding gracious homeowners willing to open their doors to these Indianapolis abodes with heart-melting curb appeal. Some you know—the Kessler mansion, Indy Mod Homes on 10th Street. Some you don’t—a secluded old-money estate, circular huts on a dead-end road. In any case, stick around for the tours. You don’t even need a mask. —Edited by Megan Fernandez, Kelly Kendall, and Kristin Sims with Jonathan Eriksen, Dawn Olsen, and Dave Seminara
1. Art Moderne Masterpiece
Pristine Art Moderne design that helped bring the neighborhood back to life.Photo by Tony Valainis
2. Midcentury Magnificence
The midcentury-modern country home just off the interstate.Tony Valainis
3. Historic Party Home
Indianapolis history and classical style in a one-of-a-kind party home.Tony Valainis
4. Trulli One Of A Kind
Likely the country’s only example of Italian “trulli” architecture.Tony Valainis
5. A Playful Spin on Tradition
A playful, modern spin on a traditional form.Photo by Tony Valainis
6. Castle-like Charm
Six acres on Meridian Street and a house as strong as a castle.Tony Valainis
7. The Cutest Cottage
The cutest little cottage in The Shire.Photo by Tony Valainis
8. Waterside Oasis
Drama, serenity, and panoramic water views amid the bustling north side.HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
9. Prefab Perfection
Cheerful color and architecture in Indy’s newest prefabricated community.Tony Valainis
10. Fountain Square Fab
Gingerbread trim, a surprising amount of space—and that balcony!Photo by Tony Valainis
11. Balanced Beauty
Mediterranean charm outside, flooded with light and serene symmetry inside.Tony Valainis
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