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Jim Bardes

james.bardes@exprealty.com +1(317) 442-1698

Listed by Michael Johnson • Encore Sotheby's International

$ 1,795,000

Est. payment | -/mo

5 Beds

5 Baths

5,879 SqFt

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$ 1,795,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

5 Beds

5 Baths

5,879 SqFt

Open House

Sun Oct 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,879 sqft

Price per Sqft $305

Subdivision Bartholomews

MLS Listing ID 22129736

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1929

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.440 Acres

Acres 0.44

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

There is a particular romance to a home that has lived gracefully through nearly a century. Designed in the French Eclectic tradition and crafted in limestone, the architecture reveals itself in layers: stained leaded-glass windows that catch the changing light, a slate roof and copper gutters weathered to perfection and intricate plaster relief ceilings set the tone from the moment you arrive. Original character is thoughtfully preserved, with rich hardwood floors providing continuity throughout the home. Three fireplaces punctuate the interiors, including one in the primary suite, lending warmth and intimacy to spaces equally suited to gracious entertaining or unhurried evenings at home. The primary suite was conceived as a private retreat. An adjoining sitting room opens to a secluded balcony overlooking the garden and pergola. The primary bath carries the same spirit of understated luxury, with a deep soaking tub and an expansive walk-in shower. Five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths accommodate both family and guests with ease, while a third-floor suite offers the feeling of a private hideaway. Below, the finished lower level takes on an entirely different mood: quiet, relaxed, and made for lingering. A handsome bar anchors the space, while a family room with fireplace provides a natural gathering place. Laundry and utility rooms and extensive storage complete this exceptionally functional level without compromising the home's sense of refinement. Outside, the architecture gives way to a private garden setting. A granite paver drive leads to the three-car garage, while gates and fencing create a secluded world beyond. The garden and pergola form a series of inviting outdoor rooms, offering a quiet counterpoint to the home's formal interiors. Nearly a century after its creation, this Meridian Kessler home remains remarkably expressive of that ideal: gracious, richly detailed and deeply connected to its history.

Location

State IN

County Marion

Rooms

Kitchen Kitchen Updated

Interior

Interior Features Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, WoodWorkStain/Painted, Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island

Heating Electronic Air Filter, Zoned, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Basement, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Equipment Generator, Security System, Sump Pump

Fireplace Y

Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony, Sprinkler System, Water Feature Fountain, Other

Garage Spaces 3.0

Utilities Available Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected

Water Access Desc Public

Building

Story Two

Foundation Block

Water Public

Architectural Style Chateau, French Provincial

Structure Type Stone

New Construction false

Schools

School District Indianapolis Public Schools

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Jim Bardes

+1(317) 442-1698

5617 N Meridian ST Indianapolis, IN 46208

Jim Bardes

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