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6445 W Maple Grove Road Ellettsville, IN 47429-9612

3 Beds

3 Baths

3,686 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Site-Built Home

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,686 sqft

MLS Listing ID 202516067

Style Two Story

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,924

Total Fin. Sqft 3686

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

Direction GPS Friendly

Rooms

Family Room 18 x 15

Basement Full Basement, Walk-Out Basement, Partially Finished

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

Appliance Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop-Gas, Oven-Double, Water Heater Electric, Gazebo

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

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