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Ellettsville,IN 47429-9612
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Site-Built Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,686 sqft
Price per Sqft $270
MLS Listing ID 202516067
Style Two Story
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1868
Annual Tax Amount $9,090
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 2.760 Acres
Property Sub-Type Site-Built Home
Property Description
Step into a living piece of Indiana history. Construction of this limestone estate began in 1862 but was slowed by the Civil War—making its completion in the late 1870s not just a feat of architecture, but a reflection of the resilience and vision of its builder, John Matthews. Known as the Father of the Indiana Limestone Industry, Matthews poured his pioneering spirit into this French Second Empire masterpiece, now known as the Matthews Mansion. Perched on 2.76 peaceful acres just outside Bloomington, this home is said by family legend to have been inspired by renowned French architect Charles Garnier, designer of the Paris Opera House. Whether fact or folklore, the influence is clear: from the 22-inch-thick hand-carved limestone walls and mansard slate roof to the intricate iron cresting and 45-foot limestone veranda adorned with carved faces believed to represent Matthews' children. Inside, the legacy continues with soaring 12-foot ceilings, original black walnut trim, three functional fireplaces (including the original kitchen hearth), etched red and blue glass transoms, and plaster details that speak to a level of craftsmanship nearly lost to time. Thoughtful updates bring modern ease—soapstone countertops, smart home tech, updated mechanicals—while honoring the home's character. The property also includes a hidden bookshelf wine cellar, spa-inspired marble primary bath, custom closets, a barnwood garage, limestone firepit, and extensive restoration that has preserved both structure and soul. With only four owners since 1955, and a preserved archive of photos and lore passed between them, this is more than a home—it's a generational story of artistry, ambition, and Indiana's industrial heritage.
Location
State IN
County Monroe County
Area Monroe County
Rooms
Family Room 18 x 15
Dining Room 15 x 12
Kitchen Main, 15 x 16
Interior
Heating Gas,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Kitchen,Living/Great Rm,Gas Log,Basement
Laundry Upper
Exterior
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 4.0
Fence None
Amenities Available Attic Storage,Balcony,Built-In Bookcase,Cable Ready,Ceiling-9+,Ceiling Fan(s),Countertops-Stone,Crown Molding,Dryer Hook Up Electric,Foyer Entry
Roof Type Slate
Building
Lot Description Irregular,0-2.9999
Story 2
Foundation Full Basement,Walk-Out Basement,Partially Finished
Sewer Public
Water Public
Structure Type Stone
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Edgewood
Middle Schools Edgewood
High Schools Edgewood
School District Richland-Bean Blossom Community Schools
Others
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